Tag Archives: children

Kids Say The Darndest Things!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

WHY GOD MADE MOMS Brilliant answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. … Continue reading →

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For Those Who Are Having A Challenging Day

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Photo: Old West trading Post Love, Russ

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Being There and Showing How Much I Care

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

In a comment from my last post, a reader asked what I did to become a better friend. I thought some of you might also be interested in my reply (with a bit more information added that I thought of … Continue reading →

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The Harmonica Man

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

He’s 77 years old, has had 10 heart surgeries, quit taking all 15 of the medicines he was given, and then he decided to make a difference in the world for thousands of children. You’ll be amazed at what he … Continue reading →

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When Words Aren’t Enough

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

This post is longer than most that I send, and it has even been abbreviated from the version I received from a friend. I believe it to be true but haven’t Snopesed it because I WANT it to be true, … Continue reading →

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Family and Aging Humor

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

GREAT TRUTHS THAT CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: ~ No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. ~ When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. ~ If your sister hits you, don’t hit … Continue reading →

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Get Your Stories Straight

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

(This is a re-post for newer friends of this site.) Like nearly all siblings, our sons sometimes got into quarrels. When that occurred, my Beloved and I attempted to unravel how it started so we could create learning lessons as … Continue reading →

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Love Always and Forever!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

This year I decided to create my own Valentines’ Day card for My Beloved. Here’s what it said: To My Beloved on Valentine’s Day We started as kids playing in the street In basketball you were hard to beat I … Continue reading →

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They Chose To Give It To You

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

“When a child gives you a gift, even if it is a rock they just picked up, exude gratitude. It might be the only thing they have to give, and they chose you to give it to.” –Unknown I believe … Continue reading →

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Context Is Everything

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

While waiting in the Urgent Care facility for my Mother-in-Law to be checked out after her bad fall down the escalator, a woman seated just two seats away from me was talking quite loudly into what appeared to me to … Continue reading →

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