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The Boys at Riverside

A Memorial Day Tribute Several years ago, I finally made it to Riverside National Cemetery - I flew over it more than a few times, and every time was a reminder I needed to go.  I knew I had a young cousin buried there, and it seemed so far away from his southern home that I thought I … [Read more...] about The Boys at Riverside

It is in spite of adversity that we succeed

It is In Spite of Adversity That We Succeed

It is In Spite of Adversity that We Succeed - Life's Obstacles.  Internal and External. Today, it feels like there are more obstacles than ever before.  But I am not sure that's entirely true.   You can't jump from where you are today to where you want to be in your mind … [Read more...] about It is In Spite of Adversity That We Succeed

Act V

Today I am 65 - Act V How do I feel about that?  I feel thankful.  We all know those who never reached 65, so why be unhappy?  I feel blessed for all my children, husband, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, family, and friends. We can sit back and say I wish, but … [Read more...] about Act V

The Bunk Bed

The Bunk Bed

Bunk Beds - Weighing the Difference  When I managed a furniture store at the Great Northern Mall, I prepared to open the store every morning at 10 a.m. So I was usually there around nine or earlier.  The store was a corner location, so there were gates on two sides of the … [Read more...] about The Bunk Bed

Ann Took a Vow of Poverty

Ann Took a Vow of Poverty

We have a big problem in this country, and I will guess that it is not just this country but also many other countries.   I asked my husband to research available data on suicide in America. Then I did online in-depth search engine research, and for the next two days, I could not … [Read more...] about Ann Took a Vow of Poverty

A Trundle, Foam Mattress and Cubbie

A Trundle, Foam Mattress, and a Cubbie

This story is over 30 years old, and I often think of this woman.  A woman came into a furniture store I managed and said that she had very little money but needed a bed for her son.  She knew the bed systems we sold for children converted over time into other bed … [Read more...] about A Trundle, Foam Mattress, and a Cubbie

I Was Buried Today

I Was Buried Today

I was buried today in a beautiful place. I didn't even know it for 24+ hours—I saw the post, liked it. It was a beautiful picture.   I didn't see the post again for 24 hours and then realized she was kind enough to bury me.    She chose an incredibly … [Read more...] about I Was Buried Today

The Shoe Store

The Shoe Store

In the late 1980s, I made another “attempt” to change my life.  I put my job application into a well-known women’s shoe company for an opening for an Assistant Store Manager.  The hope was I would become the store manager.  During that period, Men held Management positions, not … [Read more...] about The Shoe Store

The Wolf

The Wolf

The Wolf Several years ago, we had a stockade fence around our "pool area" I love the porch in that area, and we have Adirondack chairs out there.  It is peaceful and calming. My habit was to go out around 5 a.m. and sit and drink coffee.  One morning just before 6 a.m., something … [Read more...] about The Wolf

begging for prayers

Begging for Prayers

Begging for Prayers When I ask for prayers on social media, I ask for an immediate response from people seeing the post. Meaning, there is NO time left. It is usually related to losing someone I love and or care about. If you look up Begging and Prayers, you will find all kinds of … [Read more...] about Begging for Prayers

Called into the Priesthood

Called Into The Priesthood

In the summer of 1995, I was asked to come into the Priesthood.  That was a bit of a stretch for me.  Could I do something like that?  Yes, but…. was I willing to change my life to the point "I thought" a Priesthood member should be. The answer was no.  But it was also "No" … [Read more...] about Called Into The Priesthood

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