Published December 24th, 2013 by

You know the song of course but it was originally written to help children remember their Bible lessons. Think of it this way.  (On the first day of Christmas my…

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Published December 23rd, 2013 by

The turkey is a thawing. The geese still getting fat Aunt Ella’s at the table, ready for a spat. Gracie is determined to catch Santa at his game. Johnny peeks…

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Published December 22nd, 2013 by

In no particular order, here are some Christmas facts: Christmas is a blending of the words "Christ" and "Mass". X-mas comes from the Greek X which means Christ. The first…

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Published December 21st, 2013 by

Our local grocery store rewards early shoppers with ‘turkey bucks’ to use toward the price of a turkey. My coupons were soon to expire so I went into the store…

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Published December 20th, 2013 by

Christmas is a difficult time for the grieving. Let them grieve in their own way, but let them know you are willing to help them with things like decorating or…

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Published December 19th, 2013 by

A moment of grace still comes to the wise who seek for the Bethlehem King, when life and its purpose slip into place, when galaxies dance and sing. The Seeker…

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Published December 18th, 2013 by

The ballerina was too fat, there were too many children, and the battle scenes confused the audience. Over all, the Nutcracker Ballet was a failure. Funny, today The Nutcracker celebrates…

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Published December 17th, 2013 by

Bad eating makes December stress more painful. Yes, December is hard but we can help ourselves feel better by just making wiser food choices. Stop going for those stress food…

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Published December 16th, 2013 by

Betty wraps her gifts as she buys them, but she shops all year. When family and friends open their presents, Betty is as surprised as they are, because she long…

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Published December 15th, 2013 by

This is what all the employees say on the TV show, Undercover Boss, when the boss reveals his true identity and gives them the desires of their heart. “I don’t…

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