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Christmas Memories

Christmas Memories

Photos of Christmas when I was little bring back countless memories and make me smile, remembering special times with my family…

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Thanksgiving Memories

Thanksgiving Memories

An old magazine clipping brought back memories of my mama and Thanksgiving, especially her Carrot Cake …

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Pride Goeth Before a Fall. Part 2

Pride Goeth Before a Fall. Part 2

On Homecoming Sunday years ago, as a young mother, I learned a valuable lesson about “pride goeth before a fall.” (Part 2 of Pride Goeth Before a Fall)

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Pride Goeth Before a Fall. Part 1

Pride Goeth Before a Fall. Part 1

On Homecoming Sunday years ago, as a young mother, I learned a valuable lesson about “pride goeth before a fall.” (Part 1 of Pride Goeth Before a Fall)

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Shepherds of the Sea

Shepherds of the Sea

My father served in World War II as a sailor aboard a destroyer escort, the USS Thomas J. Gary. Following is his story when his ship took part in the rescue of POWs in 1945.

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Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound

During times of homesickness, I often think of an old hound dog named Renny, our family pet when I was a little girl, and a lesson he taught that has stayed with me throughout life.

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