Member Blogs
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The Age of Aquarius
They were the driving force behind the Fifth Dimension. Marilyn McCoo's hypnotic, calming voice rang out with a soothing, cooling optimism that was so missing in the chaos that was the 60s. When Billy blended in his voice, songs like Up, Up and Away,...
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Live Coverage of Senior Cycling, On the Web!
Wow, we just found a great example of how the internet keeps becoming more and more relevant. Our good friend, Zahid Buttar is the real deal! A hard core athlete who turned a successful college career in swimming into a lifelong career as a cycling and...
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Thanksgiving - 2008
Thanksgiving is here, another year I give thanks to the Lord for my life for my family and friends so dear. I thank Him for His peace, no strife As I get closer to Him, He is near. Thanksgiving is time to just reflect on past...
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"Terrible Two's or Terrific Toddlers?"
I know.........everybody seems to claim that toddlers who hit the age of two suddenly become a close replica to Satan himself. You know, they are demanding, they throw temper tantrums, they grab everything they see, and they seem to have fallen in love...
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The Mushroom Affair
Ever since I was a little kid, I could spot a hair on my plate. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see it if it was halfway buried under the food. They were usually from cats or dogs, since we always had some sort of menagerie running around the...
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"SIN CONTROLLED OR SON CONTROLLED?"
I must confess that the closer I get in my relationship to the Lord, the further I feel from the organized church. (Gasp!) Okay.....so I’m hoping that got your attention. Despite my attempt at overstated hyperbole, the statement above...
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One Big Donation
Tis the season once again to be in the giving mood. Thats exactly what I did a few years back but unknowingly I realy gave! One morning I decided to clean out our closets and dressers of clothing that we no longer wore, Most were new some still in...
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Let it snow!
We're expecting another foot of snow starting tomorrow night. Winter unofficially started here in southern Wisconsin on December 1. When I sent the chocolate lab out the door to take care of business after that first blizzard started to dwindle, the...
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A Wonderful Surprise!
I have a friend, a very special one indeed. And on Dec. 6, this fine gentleman celebrated his 85th birthday. To make it extra special, his daughter planned a surprise party. In fact, it was his very first real birthday party. Apparently, throughout his...
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Dangling shoes
From the bedroom window I can see the lighthouse, but also a tree with a pair of shoes dangling on their strings on one of the branches. They have been there for years now. In summer, they are a bit out of vision, but when all the leaves have fallen,...
