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November 26, 2016
Giveaway Reminder
Dear Friends, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families! With the start of the Holidays upon us, I am in a giving mood and wanted to remind you of the giveaway I am hosting on my website. If you haven’t entered yet, please do so now. The contest is active … Continue reading "Giveaway Reminder"
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November 22, 2016
Win a free Kindle Fire HD8
Hello Friends, Giving Thanks It’s time for the Holidays! Which is a time for giving and a time for giving thanks. That’s why I’m giving away the perfect gift for anyone who loves to read. A Kindle Fire HD8. It’s my way of saying “Thank You” to my loyal readers as well as welcoming my … Continue reading "Win a free Kindle Fire HD8"
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November 11, 2016
Breathe, America
Take a Deep Breath America Relieve the Stress Recently, I attended a conference aimed at improving your overall well-being. One of the sessions dealt with managing stress more effectively. The first thing the speaker, a psychologist specializing in suicide prevention and adolescent issues, taught us was the importance of breathing deeply when you feel stress … Continue reading "Breathe, America"
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November 8, 2016
Where is Captain Moroni When You Need Him?
Where’s Captain Moroni When You Need Him? Why ask? This election cycle has brought out the worst in Americans. We all feel we have become more hateful, bitter, depressed, obnoxious, and even rude. Well, maybe not all, but a disproportionate number of us. Our society is fracturing. People don’t know what to believe nor who … Continue reading "Where is Captain Moroni When You Need Him?"
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November 3, 2016
American Greatness
A Few Thoughts on Greatness in America Don’t worry, this is neither a political endorsement nor political satire, but . . . We have an election coming up. And not just any election, but perhaps the most cantankerous, divisive, and ugly presidential election in our lifetimes (thus far). People are divided in their opinions, … Continue reading "American Greatness"
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October 25, 2016
A Few Thoughts on Corruption
A Few Thoughts on Corruption Like a Plague Spreading We live in a time where things that were once considered “good” are called “evil” and where things that were once called “evil” are considered “good.” People’s views on things such as morality, decency, and civility have changed and I, for one, think it’s a … Continue reading "A Few Thoughts on Corruption"
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October 14, 2016
Favorite Books
Books I Like If you’ve visited my site and read any of my posts, you know that I like adventure – reading about adventure, writing about it, and experiencing it. It’s what keeps life in our hyper-competitive, ego-fueled, money-centric world palatable. Sometimes, we all need to get away from it all, but since can’t always … Continue reading "Favorite Books"
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October 3, 2016
Why I Like Yard Work
Why I like working in the yard Joy or Chore? Yardwork. The very thought makes some people cringe and want to run for the hills. Other people love it so much they build it into their daily routine. Many of the rest of us are fairly hit or miss. We want the nicely mowed, trimmed, … Continue reading "Why I Like Yard Work"
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Why I like to drive
After my last post, you might think that I am completely opposed to being cooped up in a coupe or sequestered in a sedan. The truth is that is not the truth. Most of the time, I enjoy driving quite a bit for several reasons. Down Time Driving is a multi-purpose activity. It gets us … Continue reading "Why I like to drive"
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September 21, 2016
Why I love the outdoors
Why I love the outdoors First Memory in the Outdoors Not long ago, my brothers and my dad and I were sitting around reminiscing. Our family has always enjoyed outdoor adventures and has spent a fair amount of time camping and hiking and canoeing. During that stroll down memory lane, my dad recalled a father’s … Continue reading "Why I love the outdoors"
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