Category Archives: corona virus

OUR CURRENT VOCABULARY

Our vocabulary is constantly changing, much like things that are currently trending or popular.  A whole new list of words and phrases have popped up this year with the onset of the CORONA19 virus.  Words that used to hold a … Continue reading

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WE NEED OUR FRIENDS

It was a time when people were unable to communicate the way they once did.  The time continues and we wonder if we will ever go back to the days of hugs both physical and emotional.  We need our friends.  … Continue reading

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IT’S SO SIMPLE

There is no doubt our world has gone mad.  We see one thing after another that shocks, disables and paralyzes us.  We could get wrapped up in the negativity.  We might go on a rampage and start sputtering words of … Continue reading

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ONCE UPON A TIME

What the awoke to the next day was something they never dreamed they would witness in their lifetimes.  It was as if all the wars and injustices of past societies were culminating, ruminating and usurping the people of the land.  … Continue reading

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NOBODY WANTS OUR STUFF

About four years ago, we moved into a house that’s half the size of our old one.  It required a lot of throwing away, giving away and garage selling to cut us down to size.  Unfortunately, it hasn’t taken us … Continue reading

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IT ONLY TOOK ONE STONE

King David was once a young shepherd boy.  He was satisfied tending his sheep.  His brothers were older and stronger, with a few more years of life experience than he.  He found satisfaction playing the lyre while watching over the … Continue reading

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SOCIAL MEDIA FAILS

Forrest Gump’s mama had it right when she said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.”  The Pinterest photo above is evidence of how things usually turn out in real life. The … Continue reading

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SATURDAY PRAYER

Dear God, ruler of heaven earth, you have brought me through another week.  I thank you for your love, your protection, your wisdom and constant care. Things are getting so strange in this world of ours.  Of course you know … Continue reading

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AGING FOR THOSE WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR

I’m currently in the process of brainstorming, which could be dangerous for a 78 year old woman.  The storming of my brain is nothing new, but the subject matter has changed over time.  I used to write about funny parenting … Continue reading

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS LATER . . .

In the nineteen twenties, American women had the right to vote in their first election.  They voiced their desire for better education and health care,  Sexual freedom was the talk of the day.  Gangsters ruled large cities as they trafficked … Continue reading

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ONCE UPON A TIME

This post was written shortly after Memorial Day, 2020, beginning the summer of our discontent. The climate was right.  Summer heat had overtaken the city.  It was a holiday – a day of remembrance for those who had died defending … Continue reading

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AMERICA – MORE THAN A NATION

We have come through another year of birthday celebrations for our nation.  This one was not the usual party.  Our nation has been in the midst of more growing pains as the corona virus struck all of us, giving us … Continue reading

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WHERE DOES YOUR STRENGTH COME FROM?

It’s summertime here in Minnesota.  Fish are jumping and the corn will be knee high by the fourth of July.  Folks are venturing out of their cocoons as restrictions are slowly lifted – some with the frenzy of anxiety driving … Continue reading

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DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW . . .

Each day is a blessing.  We’ve made it through another night.  Our hearts are beating and breath fills our lungs.  We’re not dead yet. There are times when I wish that my life would end.  I’m the age where many … Continue reading

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SORTING THROUGH THE ASHES

Way back in time, we were introduced to televised news. The invention brought us closer to events that shocked, disturbed and incited many.  As years passed, we became used to this means of communication.  We relied on it to predict … Continue reading

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SUNDAY PRAYER

Dear, God, This has been quite a week.  As restrictions began to loosen, there was a new sense of freedom.  The fear of contracting a disease had somewhat lessened, but still we were unsure about many things. On Monday, a … Continue reading

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HEAVEN IS MY HOME

For most of us the year 2020 should be eliminated from the historical calendar.  What should’ve been another year of prosperity and growth has been tampered with by science, the political realm, the local scene, violence, anger, hatred and all … Continue reading

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ONCE UPON A TIME . . .

A tale of many cities had forged its way through the land, forcing those in its path to hide away for a while – to rest securely in the comfort of their dwellings – to abandon the places which once … Continue reading

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HEROES DON’T KNOW THEY’RE HEROES

A true hero doesn’t need to be recognized for his acts of courage.  The act is enough.  The field of battle has changed over the years.  The enemies have come in all sizes and shapes.  Some of those enemies have … Continue reading

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THE HEART OF THE CHURCH

In the past few months we’ve been socially distanced from our churches.  Not only are we not permitted to worship together in one place, but we’ve not been able to partake of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, because of … Continue reading

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