Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.Lance Armstrong Is it good to wake up tired? (Disclaimer: You have to wait until next month to get the answer to that question.) Ever heard …
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Planting and Blooming
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is today.Chinese proverb. 1. The Hedges I had a best friend growing up who lived right behind us. His family …
The Greatest Part About Sports is Being on a Team
This month our theme is sports and teams. What makes them good, what makes them bad? Why are some so much better than others? When my youngest son was in first grade, I made him a polo shirt …
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New Beginnings
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.”Seneca What is the greatest holiday gift of all time? A fresh new year is just around the corner! For 45 years, the week before …
Family and the Ties that Bind
"How did I sleep? I slept like a baby! I slept for two hours, woke up and cried, then slept for another two hours and did the same thing. I did that all night."John McCain, American war hero, …
Emails, Food Quotes and the Front Lines of the Culture Wars
Call me what you like, just don’t call me late for dinner! **Especially if we are having Barbecue! We know we have some readers out there because of the many comments we get regarding our daily …
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