Category: Family
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The Patriotic Normalcy of an Evening on the 4th
My definition of normal 4th of July has been different the past few holidays. However, this was a new first. We had the Covid year being told a parade would not happen in Linton. I remember being a part of the group praying this would work and oh boy God worked through this Prayer Brigade…
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The Tree Song
Growing up on the Alsman side there is one obviously large tree close to my Grandparents house. In my mind as a child and as an adult; that’s our Family Tree. Monday night as we sat outside under the span of its leaves from the branches talk emanated. We recently had some guys cut the…
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New Finds of Old Family Treasures
All of these are Albums Different sizes, simple to intricately stitched. I absolutely loved finding these unique and intriguing looking photo albums. Do You Have A Favorite Album? What do these pictures bring to your mind? The photos inside must have stories with multiple facets to each one. Perhaps these stories will manifest themselves into…
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Home Made Cards
The inside of the first card has an infant Jesus in a trough all swaddled up. It’s a browned out cut out; no features just the silhouette. The cross was made with the last of my musical paper. I love using music to decorate with imagine that huh! Can you have too much fun making…
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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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Indiana Supreme Court Decision
Last week I wrote a double whammy on my niece’s birthday and on being a pro-lifer who knows the reality of the facts in my ‘200th Article’. Also last week I debuted ‘The Hands of my Fathers Series’ and ‘Play Time Files.’ I guess this was what you call the perfect storm. Friday June 23rd…
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The Hope of Christmas
Hallmark is going full gear into their Christmas in July movie month extravaganza. I am one of those that love to hear, play and hum Christmas music all through the year. July is the halfway point to the Christmas Season I have not understood the need for Christmas in July, but I’m not on their…
Jewells of Thought 