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Celebrate,or Not
Summer is wedding season, so consequently, it’s anniversary season too. I’ve been noticing several Facebook status updates that are celebrating several years of marriage. From 1 to 5 to 50, no matter how…
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Shut Up!
I’m wondering why women are so drawn to juicy secrets? While I realize that men also enjoy an opportunity to talk about someone’s misfortune, women are especially excited by this. I’ve seen women…
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The Death of Self-Respect
When I first started to date my mother gave me some tips (really threats, but tips is more P.C.), about how to conduct myself. She gave me money so that I could always…
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When Prayers Aren’t Enough
Since learning that my young nephew has cancer, I’ve experienced severe emotions. The first were shock and disbelief. At times I’ve been gripped by fear. I’ve also felt helpless. That one tends to…
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Breaking Up is Hard To Do
Everyday we are forced to place our faith in many things. Sometimes our faith is automatic. We give little thought to whether or not our heart will beat when it’s supposed to or…
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A Kid Noone Wants
Apparently the internet brings adoptive children straight into your living room. I appreciate the aspect of convenience, but I find it slightly disturbing to be shopping for children as though they were a…
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Forgiving a Cheater
When a spouse cheats, many lives are changed irrevocably. Lately, infidelity has been gracing the pages of magazines and television headlines. While I have no idea what is wrong with these men, I’m…
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I Wanna Be a Shot
On the way to summer school, I was having my usual morning conversation with my little ones. This particular day we were discussing dental hygiene, specifically cavities. My precious daughter started asking questions…
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Precious Blessings
Yesterday I was blessed to spend an entire day at my 6 year old’s school. There was a luau taking place and parents were invited to help out or simply enjoy the fun.…
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