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Prompt: What are your thoughts on the concepts of living a very long life? 1/6/26 – The Epiphany!
Live the year with thankfulness, gratitude, respect, patience, charity, and kindness; don’t forget to laugh and smile often, as they are infectious. When you’re young, you dream of living a long, whole life. You exercise more, eat whatever you want and whenever you want, live life riotously, maybe before settling down. Somewhere along the way, Continue reading
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Prompt: Happy New Year’s 12/31/25 -1/1/26
Start the New Year – By being Thankful, Grateful, Patient, Charitable, Kind, and with a Smile, as it is infectious and costs nothing! Today, I share a poem by Linda Ellis, written in 1996, that I used in my mother’s eulogy. As we head into the New Year in a somewhat tumultuous world, I feel Continue reading
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Prompt: Name your top three pet peeves. 11/18/25
RIP: Happy Birthday to my late brother, Larry (R), who would’ve turned 71 today. Faith, Family, Country, Friends People who look down on someone for any number of reasons that are obnoxious, rude, or think they are better. Everyone should be treated as you would want to be treated. Not everyone grew up with the Continue reading
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Prompt: If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why? St. James (Jesus’ half-brother) 11/13/25
Have a fantastic Day! Wake up gratefully, smile, laugh, and be kind! James the Just was the half-brother of Jesus Christ, a key leader of the early church in Jerusalem, and the biological son of Mary and Joseph. He authored the Book of James. Initially, he was skeptical of Jesus, as many people are today. Continue reading
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Prompt: What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever found/own (and kept)? 11/06/25
Have an awe-inspiring, blessed day. Don’t forget to smile, be grateful, and be kind. I have several things that I cherish, mainly pictures, old letters, a postcard, brass uniform buttons, and an old pair of perfect scissors a saw, and a very sharp axe that, with a bit of care, seem to never lose their Continue reading
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Prompt: What traits define you as a person? 10/07/25
Have a Blessed Day! This one is pretty easy for me to answer – FAITH, FAMILY, COUNTRY and FRIENDS If I could add anything to that, it would be that they are already embedded in the above. – TRUST, HONESTY, LOYALTY, COMPASSION, and RESPONSIBILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Today is a day where we, as a family, remember Continue reading
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World Peace, No Hunger, One Common Language, No Borders, Pray to the Same Creator? Where to Begin…Hmm 8/2/25
Humor would certainly be at the top of my list as who doesn’t like to laugh e.g. READ ON: This question could’ve been answered more effectively by someone more intelligent or profound than I. There is so much to do and so little time to accomplish it, especially considering that many greedy, controlling, and power-seeking Continue reading
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Consideration, kindness, morality, respect, responsibility, and acceptance of different points of view without hatred 7/16/25
It seems there is way too much vindictiveness in this world regarding nearly everything. This negativity is reflected in war, birth, marriage, and religion—or the lack thereof. Additionally, technology is advancing too quickly for many to keep pace, leaving many people behind due to factors such as education, age, or limited resources. I think it’s Continue reading
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Health, Well-being, and Security of Family
As I enter the twilight of my years, I notice more tracks from my journey behind me, and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel in the distance. I once heard someone say something profound: the truth is that birth is, in itself, the first step toward death. Perhaps if everyone Continue reading
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The Important Things it’s really a matter of Choice
Prompt for 5/24/25 A. A devoted and caring wife who actively engaged in raising and educating our children in a challenging world. B. We are very proud of our smart, loving, hardworking, trustworthy, and compassionate children, who are strong in character. C. Grandchildren who appreciate the above are being raised into adulthood in a similar Continue reading
