Archive for March, 2008

Their journey was long and treacherous. The four travelers were exhausted and frazzled, entering the castle with anticipation. Finally they had arrived. Here in this place was the answer they sought – so they hoped. Each one came for a different reason. One came to find a way back home. One to find courage,...
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She tells me why being a priority to people she loves is very important to her. We discuss how even among the busiest people, and isn’t everyone busy these days, it’s hoped they’ll find time to make us a priority in their lives. I love reflective conversations with my adult children. Sometimes I can...
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The City of West Peoria is having a “Community Night” with the Peoria Rivermen Hockey team at the Peoria Civic Center Sunday, March 9. There is a “Fun on the Run Family Fun” event from 2:00 -3:00 p.m. Enjoy $1 Hotdogs, $1 Cokes and $1 Chips. Also, there will be Fun-on-the-Run inflatables along...
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Each month I start thinking about what to write about, and end up pretty much just relating the things that have happened during the last month. However, I am not doing any traveling right now and do not have anything terribly exciting to write about. But maybe it’s okay to just write about the...
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During WWII, I guess those back home didn’t give a hoot. I can’t believe they did that. They toppled my old schoolhouse. Lincoln school had a whole block to itself. Now some urban developer has obliterated history and replaced it with a mortuary. Good grief and Holy Jerusalem! A house for the dead, where...
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The frigid temperatures are surely not a harbinger of spring, yet we know that the warmer weather and gardening is closer each day. Yet, we need not wait for the outside flowers to paint our mind’s canvass. David Robson, Extension Horticulture Educator from the Springfield Center, provides some insight into enjoying the yearlong delight...
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