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New beginnings in the garden

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Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-green-plastic-shovel-VTXw4_5SsNA?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Audrey watched the young family moving in next to her. The neighborhood was filled with modest sized homes, perfect for young families or aging adults. Most homes were thin Tudor style homes while others were modern ranch. The Lots were larger in size than many in this part of Oregon. She …

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The Letter

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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/a-pen-sitting-on-top-of-a-piece-of-paper-6FpGIdn45_A?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Dalia grabbed the mail from her mailbox, her arms full of papers to grade over the weekend.  As she absent-mindedly glanced at the few pieces in her hand, her heart stopped. She nearly dropped everything she was carrying. That handwriting. She would recognize it anywhere; she would recognize it if she …

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Kevin’s out again

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Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/cars-parked-on-side-of-the-road-during-daytime-sDyXOlpCrAY?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash “Some lady just ran in front of our window.” I heard my husband say.  “What?” in a perplexed, half-coffee finished voice, I replied. It was quite early in the morning, and I was getting ready for work.  “Oh, Kevin’s out again.” He replied after stepping out the front door to look …

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Reflections on a snowy day

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I live in the South, where snow doesn’t fall in abundance.  I have to admit that I don’t miss the long, snowy, and icy winters that I experienced in the Midwest.  Today, it is snowing, and I am working from home since our business is closed for the day to be safe. Turns out, it …

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World Wrestling vs. Politics; a life lesson?

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Do you remember the World Wrestling Federation when Hulk Hogan was a star?  I have to admit that I wasn’t a huge fan of this, but I know some people who were.  In another life, I was with someone who loved it. I took my nephews to see a live event and it is crazy …

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Love never fails

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Rose swept her eyes over the grand room and foyer before closing the door to her home forever. Had it really been 45 years since she and Ray bought this house?  She smiled as she thought of the joy, fear, and anticipation of this four-bedroom home as they signed the loan agreement. Their son Caleb …

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