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SPRING (?) FUNNIES

This morning in Minnesota, another coating of the white stuff.  The early bird and the worm have taken a hike.

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SPRING FEVER FUNNIES

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TEAM BUILDING

Here is part of my cast of k-5 kiddos becoming part of a human statue. Every part is important. Teamwork being learned at an early age.

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THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC

It was 1953 and I was only eleven.  I think I’ve mentioned that I spent most of my early childhood at the local movie theater.  This particular day, the very handsome, Tony Curtis and his lovely wife, Janet Leigh, were … Continue reading

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SPRING FUNNIES

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ARTIST OF DEATH

My father in law became part of the family mortuary business which his father established before him. He had a keen eye.  He was able to restructure faces which had been mangled or disfigured by disaster –  burned –  cut –  bruised – suffering … Continue reading

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A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY

The sun was at its peak in the middle of the day.  Radiance danced across the lake as the young Rabbi spoke from a small boat.  His voice filled the entire expanse.  It was a voice of authority – a strong, … Continue reading

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SPRING FEVER FUNNIES

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

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ONE, TWO, THREE STRIKES – YOU’RE OUT!

Here in Minnesota we have the Twins as our representatives in Major League baseball.  Not since their big World Series win, in 1991 against the Atlanta Braves, has there been so much excitement for the team. Yet when spring training starts, … Continue reading

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SHUNNED NO MORE

There’s a lot said in the Bible about Leprosy.  Today the disease is referred to as Hansen’s Disease and easily curable if caught soon enough.  The laws concerning Leprosy are laid out in the book of Leviticus 13.  It is thoroughly described in every … Continue reading

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SPRING FEVER FUNNIES

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THERE’S NO BIZ LIKE IT

There’s no people like show people They smile when they are low Even with a turkey that you know will fold You may be stranded out in the cold But still you wouldn’t change it for a sack of gold Let’s … Continue reading

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SPRING FEVER FUNNIES

A light blanket of snow has fallen again this week and more is expected by the weekend.  I am soooooo ready for spring – rain, mud and cleaning up a winter of Gage droppings.

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HAPPY BLOGAVERSARY TO ME

As of today I’ve been blogging for four years. It’s been an adventure. I’ve learned to discipline myself each day to spend time writing. I enjoy the blogs of others as well and feel like I’ve made some wonderful friends … Continue reading

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THE MAGIC OF THEATRE

The week after Easter, my cast of 24 children will get on stage and present THE MAD ADVENTURES OF MR. TOAD.  Some magic is occurring right before our eyes.  The kids memorize lines, learn songs and dances and they are … Continue reading

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ADVENTURES OF THE OLD WEST

Several years go, I wrote a play for my children’s theater about the old west.  It was called, WILD WEST WOMEN & A FEW GOD MEN.  The play spun a story of many of the women of the west, which required … Continue reading

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A NOT SO GREAT SHOWMAN

Having come from a long line of sociopaths, Herod Antipas relished in the shock and awe of his domain.  The more outlandish the behavior, the better. Like his father, Herod, the Great, he was much a chip off the old … Continue reading

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SPRING FEVER FUNNIES

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DON’T LET YOUR BABIES GROW UP TO BE COWBOYS

I’ve always liked cowboys.  I married one. He never branded a cow or roped a steer, but he happens to be an 1800’s kind of a guy.  Cowboys and outlaws and men of the west were always considered to be quite … Continue reading

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