Author: Garnetjewel
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One Name
Do you have this problem too? I saw this woman and knew I worked with her, but for the world I could not think of her name. It was frustrating… and thankfully I was able to see her again before we left the store. It’s funny when I was working, there were just people I…
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Do you play in your daily life?-Writing Prompt
Yes absolutely. When there are kids around I can’t be a grump all the time. Just because there are adult things to do too. However, there is a fine line and it was crossed a couple of weeks ago. I have made a commitment to write 4 articles during the week and a much less…
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Food and Fortune
This weekend has been a bit surreal for me. After the past year and being so far away from the man I love yet haven’t seen face to face; God is working in our lives. It may be separately until we can be together; but God knows best and His timing is always best. In…
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Tea Time
Finally after holding on to it for a couple of weeks; I tried it. Sunday morning two weeks ago I was able to give a friend her Christmas Card and then when I got to church that night I got this gift from her that evening along with some other ladies. Have you tried Chai…
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What are your biggest challenges?-Writing Prompt
We are officially in the year 2024. Waiting for the logistics of my boyfriends career to get to the place where he can finally make it to Southern Indiana. I don’t think it will take as long, but we have had obstacles at every turn. We have persevered though, so perhaps God will see this…
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What makes you feel nostalgic?-Writing Prompt
Seeing other Grandpa’s and Granddaughters together is a big trigger for me. However, it doesn’t take much for me to have memories filter through my mind. Songs, phrases and even smells of food and fragrances bring them to the surface easily enough at times. Nostalgia is incredible. It hits hard sometimes like mourning does. After…
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What relationships have a positive impact on you?-Writing Prompt
The most obvious recent one is my boyfriend. There is a long list of others though too. My savior, Jesus Christ bringing me to salvation. My family relationships and coworkers. Today reminded me of the good friendships I made as a cashier. Three individuals were bright spots in my work life. Even my niece has…
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How in the World…
Life seemed black and white to me even back in the 80’s when I was born. I never wondered who I was gender-wise. It was crystal clear to me there were two genders, men and women. There was a difference for women I remember who chose to be stay at home mothers and those who…
Jewells of Thought 