November 23, 2024
My Silver Fox is Seventy-Seven!
Today is Steve's 77th birthday, and neither of us can believe it!! First of all, we're amazed at how blessed…
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October 10, 2024
Catching Up — I’m Still Here! (Scroll this post for some great new recommendations).
Hi Everyone! Happy October 10th! Isn't this weather glorious? The colors will reach our part of the country soon. Football…
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June 24, 2024
FLOWERS AND GRANDDAUGHTERS
Both flowers and granddaughters come in delightful varieties.
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May 17, 2024
The Privilege of Turning 74
Not everyone gets to be this age. Today I am remembering what a blessing it is. What fun to share…
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May 7, 2024
Cicadas Are Here! Cicadas Are Here!
Cicadas are part of nature's order. What do they bring to your mind?
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May 2, 2024
My Daddy’s Difficult Day: Pausing Personal Sorrow in Order to Lead
Strong leaders are sometimes asked to do very difficult things.
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February 23, 2024
A Hard Day in South America
If I close my eyes tightly enough, I can still taste the salty tears rolling down my cheeks, feel the…
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November 1, 2023
50 Years with Our Laura
Today's a big day for our firstborn child. We celebrate her and the awesome privilege of being her parents.
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