To mask, or not to mask. That is the question. Are they necessary? Truthfully, it’s not honestly a question. In most places it’s a local …
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A Smile Brings Hope
When the pandemic began in March, I didn’t know what to expect at the long-term care facility that I work at. In the 30 plus …
Read More »Two Neighbors
I live in a quiet country neighborhood. Everyone gets along; we don’t really visit back and forth. We wave and shout hello at the mailbox …
Read More »When Covid Hits Too Close
My heart began to beat a little too fast as my sister talked. I was pleased to hear her voice until I realized it wasn’t …
Read More »Reasons for Living
IIn a few weeks our family will be traveling to help celebrate our matriarch’s 101st birthday. Five years ago we all gathered to celebrate my …
Read More »Twelve Little Blessings
When the pandemic began, we started planning how to produce more of our own food on our small farm. We planted a garden. And wanting …
Read More »Losing My Job
Dear God: I’m really scared. There’s a sick rumble around the building that a third of us might lose our jobs. If that happens, I’m …
Read More »Let Freedom Ring
Dear God: Thank you for the freedoms we enjoy here in the United States. It’s not a perfect country by any stretch. We have many …
Read More »To Those We’ve Lost
Oh Lord, we ask you with all sincerity to preserve the precious gift you gave us, the gift of life. It is so precious that …
Read More »What is Essential?
One well used word lately is “essential.” During a time of pandemic, many states in the U.S. have listed or endorsed the use of what …
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