Apr 28, 2018

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Welcome, Zoey!

Welcome, Zoey!

Yes, we did it again! Welcome to the newest addition to our family, Zoey! She...

Jan 8, 2016

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Babies, Bongos and Remembering Dad

Babies, Bongos and Remembering Dad

Although it is a week into January, this Christmas season keeps on giving! My...

Jan 11, 2015

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Now, the Work of Christmas Begins

Now, the Work of Christmas Begins

When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone,...

Jan 6, 2015

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Epiphany

Epiphany

And suddenly the star they had seen rising went forward and halted over the...

Apr 10, 2014

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It’s That Important

It’s That Important

I don’t usually share other people’s YouTube videos, but I think...

Nov 30, 2013

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A Little Effort Can Make a Differenc...

A Little Effort Can Make a Difference

Today, another example of what happens when someone meets with something...

Nov 25, 2013

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Purring Nemo, After His Bath

Purring Nemo, After His Bath

November 25, 2013. Nemo, like most kittens, is pretty messy. He walks through...

Nov 24, 2013

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November Thankful Challenge Day 24

November Thankful Challenge Day 24

November 24, 2013. Today, I am thankful to be able to share these past 31+...

Nov 21, 2013

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November Thankful Challenge Day 21

November Thankful Challenge Day 21

November 21, 2013. Today, I am thankful for Veterans and for those who...

Sep 15, 2013

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See The Fly?

A common housefly can be a source of irritation. Or amusement and comfort....

Jun 18, 2013

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Bananas!

Bananas are a staple in my house. They are the perfect add-in to my oatmeal....

Jun 17, 2013

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Think About It

May 27, 2013

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Happy Memorial Day!

Jan 21, 2013

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40 Years of “Pro-Choice”...

“The only differences between the Herod of old and the Herods of today...

May 10, 2012

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It All Started With a Dance…

  Love is like an earthquake: unpredictable, a little scary, but when...

May 9, 2012

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When Momma’s Happy, Everyone i...

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall...

Feb 25, 2012

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Remember the Born Alive Infant Prote...

“President George W. Bush signed the federal version of the Born Alive...

Feb 4, 2012

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Life’s a Dance

“Life’s a dance you learn as you go Sometimes you lead, sometimes...

Jan 23, 2012

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Obama: Government, Privacy and Dream...

“As we mark the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we must remember that...

Jan 22, 2012

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Pro-life – The Only Choice

On this day, in 1973, abortion was made legal in the United States. Since...

Jan 20, 2012

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What Do They Mean By “Choice&#...

“If we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we...

Jan 15, 2012

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That First Kiss Revisited

I originally wrote a version of the following piece in my journal following...

Dec 26, 2011

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Fun With Comcast

Calling Comcast about a bill increase is always fun. For me, it goes...

Oct 6, 2011

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Ladies Home Journal: Dispelling Myth...

But because we live in an age of science, we have a preoccupation with...

Sep 4, 2011

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And Boys Will Be Men

You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was....

Sep 3, 2011

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And Another Year Passes

Old as she was, she still missed her daddy sometimes. ~Gloria Naylor Today...

Feb 27, 2011

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Take the Time

If a dog jumps into your lap it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat...

Feb 19, 2011

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SB 136: Killed But Still Kicking

On Thursday, February 17, 2011, Senator Edward Maloney killed SB 136. When I...

Feb 16, 2011

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Contact Sen. Ed Maloney to Oppose SB...

Please contact Sen. Ed Maloney, and let him know that you oppose SB136. This...

Feb 16, 2011

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Tell Senator Ed Maloney to Withdraw ...

Yesterday, thousands of homeschoolers traveled to Springfield, Illinois, to...

Feb 14, 2011

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Sen. Ed Maloney discusses SB136 on W...

Earlier today, Senator Ed Maloney discussed SB 136, the proposed bill to...

Feb 12, 2011

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SB 136 – A Hot Topic for Illinois Ho...

Earlier this week, I wrote in to the SouthtownStar Newspaper about the...

Feb 10, 2011

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Illinois: Trying to Regulate Homesch...

Last week, Senator Edward Maloney, Illinois 18th District, introduced SB136,...

Jan 20, 2011

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Ask Them What They Mean By ‘Ch...

“The undeniable fact is that those who defend the destruction of...

Jan 15, 2011

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Christmas Eve 2010

“I heard the bells on Christmas Day; their old familiar carols play,...

Jan 15, 2011

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Remembering Uncle John

“Trust in God’s timing. It’s always right.” (This...

Sep 2, 2010

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Remembering Remo

He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do...

Aug 26, 2010

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It’s That Time of Year

The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves...

Jul 24, 2010

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It’s All in the Family

Today, I had the pleasure of attending a family reunion. This was for my...

Jul 12, 2010

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Chase Bank and Creative Finances

Back in the day, as my sons like to say, my husband and I refinanced our...

Mar 26, 2010

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An Early Memory

“Memory is a net.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.I remember going to...

Mar 16, 2010

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Patsy and a Mouse

“You’re never too old to learn something new.””Right...

Mar 5, 2010

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Quotes for Friday

I stumbled across some quotes today as I was reading through some magazines....

Jan 25, 2010

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Is Silence Really Golden?

” I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure...

Jan 23, 2010

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A Fundamental Right?

“….is it surprising that today we have become so morally blind...

Dec 30, 2009

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Perhaps the Grinch was Correct

“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a...

Dec 24, 2009

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Counting My Blessings

“If you’re worried and you can’t sleep, just count your blessings...

Dec 23, 2009

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Sugar Cookies, Pizzelles and Fudge

Last week, my sister mentioned that her boys would love to come over to meet...

Dec 21, 2009

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It’s “Merry Christmas, ”...

A recent conversation on Facebook was started when a friend of mine posted...

Oct 8, 2009

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Meet Kitty Number 3!

Last week, I adopted a new kitten. She is a domestic short hair, about six...

Aug 2, 2009

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Friends, Family & Fate

You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you...

Jul 3, 2009

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Two Kittens and Ten Months

July 3, 2009. Today is the ten-month anniversary of the death of my dad,...

Jun 28, 2009

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Along Came A Kitten

Jethro became a member of our family back in October 2007. He was a mere 6...

Jun 28, 2009

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Meet “The Boys”

I realize that I may be in serious danger of becoming the “crazy cat...