It’s strange how a story can actually become a little too familiar. We have the outline of the story committed to memory and sooner or later it’s reduced to nothing more than a series of people, places and things.  We lose touch with the heart of the story.  With the real life emotions that lie behind […]

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As a child, I always thought that the Easter Bunny was somewhat creepy. Aside from him being much larger than the average bunny, bunnies do not lay eggs. Also, I always imagined the Easter Bunny being male.  I guess I equate this to the bowtie and vest he sports much of the time. So, since the Easter […]

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Almost a quarter century ago, the Autism Society “launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life.” Autism is a topic close to my heart for many reasons, and I have been […]

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In the United States we value our rights established in our Constitution. We value our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and freedom of religion. We value our Second Amendment rights, our right to keep and bear arms. We hope we never have to use our Fifth Amendment rights, like the privilege against self-incrimination, […]

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I came across a new study recently that suggest that sugar hidden in junk food is eight times more addictive than cocaine. A separate study ranked the top five most addictive foods as ice cream, chips, chocolate, cookies and pizza. Pizza was actually ranked at the top of the addiction list, due largely to the […]

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I am so excited about today’s game against Kentucky!!!! The Mountaineers can beat anyone with their style of play.  A near perfect game is absolutely not out of the question for this team.  They have been focused, their shot percentages are up, turnovers down and foul shot problems are in the past.  If they keep […]

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Move over Danica! I’m ready to go racing and the Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) is making that possible. Within the next few weeks, I’ll be strapped in a race car in sunny Florida ready to go fast. I really can’t wait! Another item off the bucket list. I guess you could say auto racing […]

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In 1963, Edward Pola and George Wyle wrote a song titled, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The song highlighted all of the song writers’ favorite things about Christmas and is played in what seems to be every shopping mall across the country throughout the month of December.  My own memory of this […]

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OMG! My son is turning 40. Wait, isn’t that how old I am? When did this happen? It doesn’t seem so long ago that he weighed in at 9 pounds, 11 ounces and could get his legs over the side of the incubator in the newborn nursery. I knew then that he was going to […]

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With the present economy of ever rising utility bills, gasoline prices (remember when we could fill our tanks for less than $20?), groceries, just the general cost of living and stagnant wages, everybody has had to cut back and trim their budgets.  I know I have had to adjust and re-adjust my budget several times […]

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