Category Archives: Family

It’s that spooky time of year…or is it?

The end of October is known to be an especially scary time of the year. The last day of the month is when many “celebrate” Halloween. The beginning of this day has some interesting history. November first used to be celebrated as All Saints Day. So, to counteract the holiness of such a day “All’s …

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Pro’s and Con’s of growing old.

I’ve heard it said that growing old ain’t for sissies. Well, if it’s so hard why is everybody doing it? Okay, I know God didn’t give us a choice in the matter. Even though there are some doctors who’d like to convince us otherwise. That got me to thinking about some of the things we …

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My Ode to Fathers

This Man You Call Your Dad by Wade Webster He’s the person you look up to when you start out very small As you age you suddenly realize he’s not perfect after all He seemed to have an answer to each question in your brain Mom would give you comfort for each boo-boo and each …

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A Mother’s Day tribute to my Mommy.

For those of you who insist that your mom is the best mom in the world I happen to know you are seriously wrong. Because my Mom is the bestest mommy ever!!! I know, I know, they teach writers to use exclamation points sparingly. But, when you don’t have a pulpit to pound on you …

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Whose idea was it to give a bow and arrow to a kid still in diapers?

Cupid: That stupid little kid who gets blamed for matching people up in the name of “LOVE.” Who in their right-mind ever concocted such a character in the first place? I remember being a little kid and having my mom warn me not to run with anything sharp in the house because I wasn’t coordinated …

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By myself, but not alone

I had a unique Thanksgiving Day in 2012. There was no large gathering of family and/or friends. Since my wife moved away I’m living alone at the present time, so, I didn’t even have her to share a meal with. Just me, myself and I at the table. I found a bag of meat in …

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