We live in a hungry world. Sitting at Einstein’s, I watched as a woman with a ten-dollar bill in her hand asked another, who had two well-worn bags in hers,“Are you hungry?” Being in a restaurant, the meaning was clear. Did her body have that achy feeling because she didn’t have the money to feed
Between you and me, I’m excited about this summer camp. The idea seems “divinely inspired” if you don’t mind me sounding dramatic for a moment. Let me explain how pieces from the past combine to make this “heaven on Earth.” I’ve been having visions of idea-parts from the past: 1. host an email exchange with
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Chili Millie’s First SEA Adventure is a modern fable about a Chili girl’s journey to find a new home. Written by Jan Whalen and illustrated by Diego Mooz, this story demonstrates how friendship, support, and positive expectations carry us through life. The story is narrated by the sassy and self-assured adult Chili Millie, beginning
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This story needs to be RE-retold. I hope you’ll pass it along to those you know. Janice Baiden tells the story on behalf of her friend, who wishes to remain anonymous. Embracing the Unexpected We were completely surprised when the bill came for our dinner. The cozy little restaurant not far from our house always
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Last words weigh more than other words. What are YOUR last words for 2024? Will they reflect pain, regret, fear or be wrapped in gratitude, hope and determination. My wish for you is that you look up, feel love and spread your arms out to anyone who needs a helping hand. Together we’ll step into
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Visiting my friend in prison is like going to church—only better. Jerri always says something that sticks tighter than super-glue. The last time she was talking about building her trust in God, and how He told her to make “space” for Him in every situation. One doesn’t have to be an inmate in Perryville
Spooky experiences grab us by the neck and shake us up, don’t they? Tis the season ghosts and great big black spiders show up unexpectedly to give us a thrill. Spiders are actually pretty smart creatures. Except for the jumping spiders, most of them spin a sticky web, and when the web moves, Dinner
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If life is a journey, as it seems to be, then the train we’re riding has provided us with miles and miles of observations. Some good, some foolish, some hard to judge. I’ve always heard the phrase “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” but I’ve never considered its true meaning. Last night, during
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Today’s word is TOO. Because I’m writing this from Arizona, you might think I’ll say: It’s too hot. That’s a good guess, because I’ve been known to say: “It’s been too hot for too long, too soon in the year, with too many months to go until it’s not too hot anymore.” But that’s
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