Monthly Archives: September 2011

Cherish Today

One of these day’s you’ll shout, ‘Why don’t you kids grow up and act your age?’ . . . and they will. Or ‘You guys get outside and find something to do, and don’t slam the door!’… And they won’t. … Continue reading

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Harlequin Novel, Updated…2011 Version

He grasped me firmly, but gently, just above my elbowand guided me into a room, his room. Then he quietly shutthe door and we were alone. He approached me soundlessly,from behind, and spoke in a low, reassuring voice close to … Continue reading

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Wash Day

Monday: Wash Day Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead. Tuesday: Ironing Day Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I … Continue reading

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Adult Resignation

from Monica Whalen I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.I want to go to McDonald’s and think that it’s a four star … Continue reading

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Heaven’s Just Too Far

from Chris Hamby, USN Veteran Her hair was up in a pony tail, Her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy’s Day at school, And she couldn’t wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, That … Continue reading

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Here’s the way it should be…

Let’s put the seniors in jail and the criminals in nursing homesThis would correct two things in one motion:Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks. They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medicalTreatment, wheel chairs, etc.They would … Continue reading

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An Email about Marine Michael Boucher

from Julia Crew On 6/12/2011, Michael Boucher, a 22 yr. old Marine from Oconee County, GA, was serving on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan. That Sunday morning, Michael was hit with an ied. The explosion ripped both of … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2022

“Winston, come into the dining room, it’s time to eat,” Julia yelled to her husband. “In a minute, honey, it’s a tie score,” he answered. Actually Winston wasn’t very interested in the traditional holiday football game between Detroit and Washington … Continue reading

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A Tae-Kwon-Do Tale On Life

by Connie Ayers Mr. Moby and Crew,I thought I would send you this email to share a special story with ya’ll.There once was a little girl who was bound and determined to learn and conquer Martial Arts. At age 8 … Continue reading

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Are We Still a Nation Under God?

by Johnnie Burroughs The whole reason this nation was ever founded by our forefathers was to pursue a life and government where God was considered in our decisions made. His importance was so great that he was placed on our … Continue reading

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