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What is JustHodgepodge?
JustHodgepodge is a space where the blogger gives the reader the opportunity to challenge her opinion. Everyone has a different perspective and sometimes hearing that perspective encourages you to do your own research AND create your own learning experience.
Real Life isn’t for Sissies
Life with all of its challenges, joys, and gifts that come in unexpected ways are explored – just hodgepodge! Each month a different topic will be presented, but responses are welcome anytime a certain topic is read. Discussion is always open!
Welcome to My Blog
Just as life is not just one specific subject neither is my blog. So many thoughts and ideas go through my head. Welcome to my ramblings, rants, and raves!
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Courage of Conviction! Speaking up and Speaking out?
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…
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Oh, What Joy! Could the Wind make us Happy Too?
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…
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The Band Plays On..Sit Down, Shut Up, and Listen!
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…
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Coaches, Cliques & Clichés -Where are the now?
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,…
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Is there really a better place?
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…
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Does the Truth Really Set Us Free?
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…
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