A Different Kind of Christmas Poem

Hat tip to Major Dad for sharing this beautiful poem he received from his sister. Better have the tissues handy! A Different Christmas Poem By Michael Marks The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, [...]

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Cookies and Sweets!

Army Wife/Toddler Mom is looking for a few good….recipes! It’s kind of a blogger’s cookie recipe exchange and I thought it sounded like fun, so here are some of my favorite recipes, though I must admit it’s been a long while since I’ve made any cookies! The girls’ Christmas break is coming up…sounds like it [...]

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Things That Make You Go Hmmm!

Sorry, another silly thing, but I thought my outcome was very interesting! Cobalt blue is one of my very favorite colors and my husband and I were married in September 20 years ago! Oh and I am an avid napper! Hat tip: Sandy’s Spot Your Birthdate: July 27 You are a spiritual soul – a [...]

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God Bless America

I’m sure that many of you have heard this piece before, but it’s worth the visit because no matter how many times you hear it or see these beautiful pictures, it will still bring a tear to your eye! Sagebrush Patriot

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What Kind of Reader Are You?

What Kind of Reader Are You? Your Result: Literate Good Citizen   You read to inform or entertain yourself, but you’re not nerdy about it. You’ve read most major classics (in school) and you have a favorite genre or two. Dedicated Reader   Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm   Book Snob   Fad Reader   Non-Reader   What [...]

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Giving the Important Gifts

As you struggle and run around to trying to find the “perfect” gift, think about what’s really important. Is it the designer bag or the hottest toy? Is it the perfect diamond or the most expensive leather jacket? In a word, no. Yes, those are really nice things, but they are just that, things. In [...]

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Sunday Art

Edward Robert Hughes -“The Princess Out of School“

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Politics

I’m currently reading “Stand for Something: The Battle for America’s Soul” by John Kasich, former U.S. Congressman and host of Fox News’ “Heartland.” I didn’t think too much about him because his district was near Columbus, but I’m finding that he probably was one of our better politicians. He did not care what side of [...]

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Wonder

I am thankful for God’s wonders. Hubblesite.org Orion Nebula

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Thanksgiving at Home

I was going to write a Thanksgiving post about all the things I am thankful for and I might still do that, but then I received this email from one of my soldiers. I wanted to share the beautiful words he wrote in his homecoming email. I had the privilege to be given this man’s [...]

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