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Well, Thanksgiving 2025 is in the books. The consumption of the turkey, fixings, and the dessert is history. For me, it is the official start of the holiday season. While some people have already decorated their homes for Christmas, I have a hard, steadfast rule: Thanksgiving first! I keep the pumpkins, the mums, and the…
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As we slide into yet another Christmas season, I still feel that thrill of picking out just the right present for each person on my list. Of course, the grandkids are top priority on the list. I will admit, I overbuy – I do! I love spoiling them and I am not ashamed of that.…
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Do you remember the Twilight Zone (Season 5 episode 17) Number 12 Looks Just Like You where a woman is feeling pressure to have cosmetic surgery to look beautiful? This blog post addresses the same pressure in today’s world. The subject of aging and striving to have no tell -tale signs is a conversation that…
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I have noticed that the older we become, the more outspoken we are. Although I have reached that point; I find it liberating. It would have been to my benefit to have had the courage to stand up for myself long ago. Consequently, I made a complaint about the leadership of the Catholic Church on…
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Recently, on my drive into town, I felt rushed and impatient. As a matter of fact, I passed a car going rather slow. Annoyance overcame me until I caught glimpse of a sweet dog’s face. His fur flying in the wind as he appeared to relish the coolness. My immediate thought was, joy, his face…
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My topic today is half-time shows at football games. Now I am talking about games at the high school level. The talent isn’t just on the field driving a ball over the goal line. I know most of the people are there for the game as is evident with the conversations going on and the…
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My high school experience was not something I have thought a lot about, it was not entirely unpleasant; but when my son went through high school, I tried to impress upon him the importance of academics and how it could impact his future. He was more interested in sports and the social aspect. My son…
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This week is a contemplative time for me, a time for serious reflection of the past and the present. We all make plans for the future and wonder what it holds for us. Perhaps just living in the present and enjoying the fruits of what our bountiful Lord has given us. The simple joy of…
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Truth can be a terrible thing to face; it CAN set us free in more ways than one. Our mind can be at peace once we accept the truth, we can reassess our lives and improve OR we can choose to be angered by it. But NO ONE should ever lose their lives for speaking…
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STRUGGLING THROUGH MY FAITH JOURNEYI was baptized in the Catholic faith (Latin Rite) and for most of my years, I have been happy with the pomp and circumstance that is Catholicism. Being a follower of rules, I believe that if you follow a certain order and live your life with that order, you will live…