Almost Perfect Morning

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Photo: Dreamstime What a delicious morning. I haven’t had to rush anywhere.

Not Right Now

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Photo: Dreamstime I was in the middle of making a new recipe for lemon bars when my husband asked me, “So what do you want to have happen when you die? Burial or cremation

Attention, Please

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Photo: Dreamstime Several times this week I have asked for opinions on the appropriate response to the practice of texting messages during church services and small group meetings.

40 years, Friends and Tacos

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Photo: Dreamstime Last week was some kind of monumental anniversary. My husband and I met on a “blind date” 40 years ago. Our roommates and college suite mates introduced us for a taco supper in the college cafeteria

Jesus, My Son

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Photo: Studiomill One day last week, it struck me that Jesus, at the time of his death, was in the age group of my own children. I could have a son with Jesus’ earth age.

Sticks and Stones . . .

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Photo: Dreamstime My country is again in shock over a public violence tragedy.

Taking Care of Stuff

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Photo: Dreamstime Years ago the now-deceased comedian, George Carlin, created a hilarious skit about “Stuff.” I can relate to the material. Tomorrow a rodent control business is coming to give us a free estimate on corralling the critters in our attic.

Winter Recipes

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Photo: Dreamstime I purposely do not make resolutions for January. However, I tend to sort and launch new projects

Beach House Delight

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  Photo: MorgueFile The other day I walked into the living room at the rented beach house we had been sharing with friends and I said, “This feels like Saturday,” even though it was a week day.

The Cosmic Locator

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Photo: Dreamstime I follow a few reality television programs. One of them consistently makes me cry.