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A Little Saturday Excursion
Saturday I went on a little trip to the state capitol in Jefferson City. There was a librarian's meeting at the capitol and my district paid the entire way--registration, lunch, gas and somebody else...
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The Leaves That Are Green Turn to Brown
I took this photo just as my yellow mums were beginning to open.And look at them now! Mums are one of the prettiest flowers because they open in such a crowd in my opinion.This was the tree across the...
View ArticleThank You, God
Dear God,Thank You for this week of life. I know that I must be changing and growing and that You have big plans for me. I know that they are plans for a future full of hope and I will hold onto that...
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7 Quick Takes
Jennifer Fulwiler hosts this carnival of blogs. I have been a participant for a long time. Go around and visit the rest.1. I laid out a second quilt last weekend. I find having two to work on saves...
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This is the last Saturday of the 50s for me. By next Saturday I will be 60. I hope I have learned a thing or two, although I don't feel almost 60 today. It seems hard to believe. I don't have years...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord, when I was lost, You rescued me. Lord, when I cried out to You in despair, You answered me. When I praise You in joy and hope and even in sorrow, You smile. You love me every minute. I praise...
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Defining Moments
Jen Fulwiler who seems to be my muse for this blog, at least for the posts that more than ten people read, has suggested making a blog list of photos that define one's blog. This is going to be harder...
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Visitor's Choice
Yesterday I chose 5 ideas that I feel are key to understanding me and my blog. Today, I will reflect the posts that people visit most often. Perhaps, the rest of the story....1. My sycamore tutorial...
View ArticleZero to Sixty
And today I am 60. It sounds so OLD! I had a student last year in book club who was complaining about someone. When she finished all the criticism she proclaimed--And I bet she is 60 and I don't...
View ArticleThank the Lord
Dear Lord,I sing You songs of praise. I worship and adore You. I thank You for the many gifts, blessings, and joys in my life. I thank You for the hope You have given me.Thank You for 60 years of...
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7 Quickly Taken Thoughts
Jennifer Fulwiler hosts this carnival. Go around and visit the rest.1. Well, I turned 60 this week. My dad died at 62, and my mom is still living at 92, I hope for an average in there somewhere. My...
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Turn, Turn, Turn
Fall is hard on and approaching winter in the Lou. The temperatures will get colder from time to time and we will see some snow....But as soon as the rest of the leaves hit the streets and the fields,...
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Sunday Prayers
Lord, help me to find comfort in Your arms. Help me to trust in Your presence in my life. Help me to grow in love and humility and joy. Let me walk with You, all the days of my life. Amen
View ArticleThe Place God Wants Me to Be
I have had a hard time throughout my life accepting that I am where God wants me to be. I was raised to be responsible and to work hard and put in effort for things I wanted. I was not raised to sit...
View ArticleHospital for Sinners
I looked around church during Mass on Sunday and saw really saw that this place is not a museum of saints but rather, a hospital for sinners. Because I have been a worshipper in this congregation for...
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Monday Night at the Book Fair
I stayed after school on Monday night for the Parent Meeting. It is usually held in the library and I usually don't go. But, I am supposed to go once a year, so I scheduled my very tardy book fair...
View ArticleThank You, Father God
Dear Father God,Thank You for all the good men in my life. Thank You for the love that they have and the growth they have in You.Thank You for all the good women in my life, too many to even consider....
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7 Quick Takes
Jennifer Fulwiler hosts this carnival and more. Go around and see the news for the rest of us.1. Looking at all the stats I get for my Advent By Candlelight posts it occurred to me that although I...
View ArticleAntique School Teacher
I am always mentioning how my mom taught in a one room school at the beginning of her teaching career and of course, went to a one room school until high school herself. I think of her time in...
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Prayers for Sunday, Christ the King
O Lord, on earth we place gold upon our kings, we applaud our rulers and give them all of the best. You came and served us. You came and loved us. You came and died for us. How much more You gave...
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