Category Archives: America
PLAY BY PLAY
Heat is in the danger zone this week in Lake Woebegone. So what does one do when they can’t go outside without dying of heart failure? Television – old movies – old tv shows or THE OLYMPICS. I’ve been tuning … Continue reading
AMERICA, THE BIG
Someone once wisely said, “Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds.” Every day we hear about how our privacy is being invaded. The internet, the IRS and identity … Continue reading
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS . . .
What the world needs now is love sweet loveIt’s the only thing that there’s just too little ofWhat the world needs now is love sweet loveNo not just for some but for everyone Lord we don’t need another mountainThere are … Continue reading
DON’T LET YOUR ANGER CONTROL YOU
I made the mistake of turning on the news last night. I was curious about the weather and the upcoming forecast. That was my first mistake. The local news was filled with one bad thing after another, a liberal state … Continue reading
A RETURN TO NORMALCY?
The lockdowns are over. People are coming out of the security of their caves and joining the rest of the human race. Restaurants are up and running. County and state fairs will be open this summer. Festivals abound. Art shows, … Continue reading
DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER?
Do you have a favorite teacher from your past? Since I’ve been around for a while, I’ve had and worked with a number of teachers. You can spot the dedicated ones a mile away. They’re the ones who care about … Continue reading
WORKING ON THE RAILROAD
During the pandemic, I became addicted to watching old movies and television series. Most of the western movies tell tales of Americans pushing through the wilderness. Many made way for the coming railroads which would be made possible by cutting … Continue reading
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE SIGNING?
Fifty six men were signers of the Declaration of Independence. They represented the thirteen original colonies. That small group of patriots would cause a great reaction when it was released to the world. What kind of men were these? Some … Continue reading
LAND OF THE FREE
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan During this time … Continue reading
THE BATTLE IS AT HAND
After kissing my husband good morning, he related that he woke up with the lyrics to “Onward Christian Soldiers,” running through his brain. I asked him if he’d checked the news recently and wondered if we were at war. We … Continue reading
THE FABULOUS FIVE
Dateline June, 11 1776 On this day in history, the Continental Congress appointed a committee of five to write the Declaration of Independence from their mother country, England. The men chosen for this committee consisted of Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, … Continue reading
LESSONS FROM THE PAST
My generation tends to forget that our lives weren’t perfect. I think we paint a picture of perfection of the past – Norman Rockwell’s view of American life as it should be. We try to hide the bad stuff and look only … Continue reading
GET OFF MY LAWN
We live in a small town in Minnesota called Anoka. It started out as a a lumbertown with two rivers on either of it’s boundaries. As we were searching for a home closer to my daughter and her family (which … Continue reading
THE NAMES OF GOD
God is very clear about His name. Not only are we to honor it, but we should never use it in a negative way. In describing Himself through the words of the Bible, He has used words like Alpha and … Continue reading
SIDE EFFECTS OF COVID-19
Have you noticed how defensive people have become lately? You can see it everywhere. Not only has the crime rate risen during this time, but births have decreased when you’d think this time of isolation would only create more new … Continue reading
HOW CAN I SERVE?
A servant is defined by the dictionary as a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant. Some synonyms for the word are attendant · retainer · domestic help while more … Continue reading
WHO IS YOUR SUPER HERO?
Well from the image I’ve chosen this morning, it would seem there are more heroes than there are those in need of them. Add to this photograph – moms & dads, police officers & fire fighters, doctors & nurses and … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PAPER BAG?
In our town, some stores have opted to not use paper bags. Instead you can purchase a bag or bring your own canvas bag from home. I’m wondering why paper? I have such an abundance of plastic bags in my … Continue reading
SELF REFLECTION
It isn’t a matter of taking sides in a situation. We must first look at ourselves – our own mistakes and misconceptions – our flaws and voices that speak without thinking first. This week has been one of great ups … Continue reading
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