Category: American Heritage
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Fireworks on the 4th of July
Unfortunately he wasn’t exactly the first or second person to see my new hairdo. You will find out why in a little bit!
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The Last 24 Hours
The last week has been a whirlwind so it seems. From the thunderstorm to playing catch up and then church. Yet I was all caught up until yesterday. I wasn’t prepared for my hairdo on top of July 3rd family festivities. The original articles set for the past two days have been shanghaied due to…
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An American Soldier’s Post Card
Sweetheart Just for yourself I love YOU for the things you do. For your sunny smiles and happy ways your heart that’s always True Some win their way with favors or treasures they may own But you are dear to me SWEETHEART for your Dear Self alone. Fort Leonard Wood, MO From what I have…
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Supreme Decisions
I am observing Tim Scott, a Presidential Candidate, while he is speaking on the topic of this historic day. Today our Supreme Court has made another groundbreaking decision. Affirmative action has now been reversed after 19 years. There must be a reversal of time, perhaps the Obama’s are in a time warp. The former ceiling…
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Mowing Chronicles: Obstacles
How frustrating are obstacles? When you are mowing? My first inkling or thought of mowing always seems to be synonymous with farming. Without farming I don’t know that any of us would have been as able to have some of the equipment or the farming services we had that also helped us as mowers. These…
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Rocking in the Great Dane Picnic
Life is fast. I remember hearing about the date of the company family picnic, but was surprised to know Friday, that it was on Saturday. Like it just came out of nowhere. On top of that it was also my niece’s birthday and a party after the picnic. Once we arrived at the park in…
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The Last Edition: The Hands of My Father
How does one measure a father’s worth? Fortunately, I do not have firsthand experience and would not wish the lack of a father’s presence on anyone! Words speak volumes, but a photo is worth a 1000 words. Writing about my father is probably the most emotionally difficult one of this series to write. Sometimes photos…
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My 200th Article
Another milestone. Writing would not have become my niche without this one unique experience. Becoming an Aunt. There is nothing more precious than seeing the family resemblance in a child. There is nothing like the enormous learning curve first-timers have either. The emotional arc of becoming an Aunt has been incredible. Loving another person who…
Jewells of Thought 