A local used car dealer put signs on his autos to give potential buyers ways to picture themselves in one of his vehicles. Sporty! Convertible! Family Fun! Wait – Family Fun? That sign was propped
Read moreAuthor: Debbie Hardy
Free to Be Content
Freedom. We celebrate freedom and toss that word around, especially around Independence Day, but what does freedom really mean? We know what the first part of the word means, but the suffix – dom –
Read moreMom Was Smarter Than I Thought
Like so many teenagers, I thought my mother was pretty stupid. Mom never finished high school. She didn’t like to read and wasn’t good at math, both of which came easy to me. Her writing
Read moreCelebrate Successes, not Excuses
Success. Excuses. Those words share several letters but are vastly different in how they can affect our lives. We hear excuses every day: “It’s not my fault.” “He made me do it.” “Stupid car.” “The
Read moreThe Promise of Spring
Ah, Spring! What a wonderful time of year. Trees budding, flowers opening, sun shining. No – wait – that’s not Spring where I live! (or much of the Eastern United States this year either) March
Read moreThe Winds of Time
Wind comes in many strengths, forms, and speeds – some good, some not so good. A few years ago, my husband and I were traveling to vacation in Yellowstone Park in Wyoming. Driving north from
Read moreHe Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
He loves me. He love me not. He loves me. He love me not. He loves me! Many daisies have given their lives in the name of love, so we could
Read moreOut In the Cold
This winter, it’s cold outside. Hopefully not cold inside. Sometimes cold is of our own making. A friend of mine isn’t the best at handling his finances. So when he drove to another state to
Read moreWhen Does Giving Stop?
Christmas is the season of giving. We all know that, and even the stingiest of Grinches might hand out presents or toss a few coins into a bell-ringer’s bucket. We spend more than we can
Read moreFinally Thankful
It’s that time of year again, when we take turns around the Thanksgiving table and say what we’re thankful for. From the youngest to the oldest, “I’m thankful for . . .” is the way
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