Published December 11th, 2023 by

Do we ever try to see God’s daily gifts to you and me? The ones we cannot touch or feel like air and sky and joy so real? And what…

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Published December 10th, 2023 by

What do we do at Christmas that we might repeat all year? 1/ Go to church regularly, not just at Easter and Christmas. 2/ Love even the unlovely. 3/ Help…

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Published December 9th, 2023 by

Standard white vinegar is a clear solution generally containing 4–7% acetic acid and 93–96% water (1Trusted Source). Some types of white vinegar can contain up to 20% acetic acid, but…

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Published December 8th, 2023 by

Here are some of the notes I like to send in cards to friends. Feel free to use any or all of them. Love is friendship set to music. (Channing) …

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Published December 7th, 2023 by

First, make a list of the parties you intend to hold. Now eliminate at least 50% of them. Decide how many events can be downsized. You know, coffee and dessert…

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Published December 6th, 2023 by

I’ve researched some ways to deal with Christmas stress (and honestly, some are less than helpful!)  Anyway, here is the list. 1. Eat chewy foods—(Well you know I am thinking…

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Published December 5th, 2023 by

Did you ever think that Christmas always seems to include a lot of shining stuff? Silver dust on the wrapping paper, glowing stickers, tinsel and sparkling bulbs? Sadly, the shine…

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Published December 4th, 2023 by

It seems the stores want me to shop for Christmas while wearing a poppy of remembrance and a Halloween Costume. Yes, friends, its that time again. The stores want your…

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Published December 3rd, 2023 by

No one could accuse my cousin, Ben Madill (Mississauga, near Toronto) of not living to the full.  Ben died on October 30th, in his 99th year. A minimal list of…

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Published December 2nd, 2023 by

Our brains are brains are 70% water, our blood is 80% water and our lungs an astounding 90% water. Depending on the climate and conditions, it is possible to live…

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