When I was a child, I often asked my mother whom she loved most: my dad, my sister or me. I was hoping, and rather confident I would be high scorer in this category. It never happened. She always told…
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Resolutions, part 2
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The prospect of making New Year’s Resolutions has always grabbed my attention even as a child. I love the idea of a new year waiting to be filled with all life has to offer. I have since learned, of course,…
Holiday Traditions
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Holiday traditions have always been very important in my family. We’re not hesitant to make adjustments if an activity loses its significance, but we’re not slackers when it comes to celebrations. I grew up in a very small family, but…
Gratitude is an essential ingredient for Thanksgiving Day!
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Gratitude is an essential ingredient for Thanksgiving Day. Joined with laughter and love, and the savory aroma of turkey and dressing, and pumpkin pies, the menu and mood are sure to please. Thankfulness is expressed on other days throughout the…
Acceptance plays a huge role in the making of a person
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Dear Brinley Mae, Your arrival into this world on September 13th has caused significant increases in Facebook postings, the use of cameras and recording devices, emails, texts, phone calls, prayers, and love spread all around. While you are currently capable…
Flowers, Friendships & Philanthropy
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Deep roots in plants help sustain them through droughts and other hazardous weather and conditions. For a club devoted to beautifying the community through flowers and plants and trees, roots are also very important. The Peoria Garden Club (PGC) can…
Introspection & common sense eventually helped allay feelings of inadequacy
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Back in the day, a euphemism for non-specific but multiple numbers of decades ago, school reconvened in September. More specifically, the day after Labor Day, regardless of the calendar date. With no regard to outside temperatures, we parochial school students…
Graciously Feeding the Hungry
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Heat and humidity were soaring that particular Monday morning in July even at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers for West/Mark Food Pantry were unloading boxes and checking inventory for their weekly pantry. Donated homegrown produce was taken downstairs, and a very tall…
Serendipity: How many can say, ‘I loved my job?’
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Job searchers are advised to consider familiar, favorite places when looking for employment. That’s precisely what I did in the early spring of 2001. I wanted part-time work where I could feel comfortable in a business environment, and make a…
Obsolete Already?
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Singer, songwriter Bob Dylan insisted in 1963, “The Times They Are A-Changin.’” While he was addressing issues more profound than technology or consumerism, the lyrics still ring true. If we weren’t into his music then, we can sing it now!…