Life
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My Biggest Challenge
My biggest challenge isn’t found in the writing I do every day. It’s not found in the mundane chores of life. My biggest challenge is being true to myself and the person God made me to be. What is your… Continue reading
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How Creative Am I
I’ve been creative most of my life. I started writing when I was 8 years old. I was never without paper and pen in the early years. I took a correspondence course in 2006 from the Institute of Children’s Literature… Continue reading
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The Year I was Born
Let me tell you what I remember and then tell you what else happened that year. The month I was born the armistice was signed ending the Korean War. Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in June. Other events that took place… Continue reading
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My Top Five Grocery Items
When it comes to shopping, the food that makes its way into my cart fall in the category of breakfast first. I will never run out of something to eat if I have those items on hand at all times.… Continue reading
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The Man Who Positively Impacted My Life
This is my grandfather. Throughout my life he was there. He argued with my father about sports and politics. Grandma often needed to separate them to bring peace back into the house. Yet, he was a quiet man. His words… Continue reading
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My Life – Today versus Yesterday
My life is the same. I live in the same apartment I’ve lived in for four years. My habits are the same. I cook the same meals. Nothing seems like it changed. And yet … I have changed. I’m a… Continue reading
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Cities I Want to Visit
I have many cities I would love to visit. First, Anchorage, Alaska. It has been the number one item on my bucket list for many years. I hope to visit Alaska and many cities and places in Alaska before I… Continue reading
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What I Hope People Will Say About Me
I hope people will say I loved the Lord. What do you want people to say about you? Let me know in the comments below. Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me. Continue reading
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First Day as a Parent
When it comes to firsts, nothing brings more memories than the day I became a mother. It was July 1973. Thursday. My water broke, but I wasn’t in labor, so my husband decided there wasn’t a rush. We left after… Continue reading
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My Performance
Yes, I’ve performed on stage and given a speech. My debut performance happened in first grade. We gave a farm skit for our parents. We wore paper bags on our heads for the various animals we represented. I was a… Continue reading
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