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I am a perennial optimist

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As I journey through this part of my life I have discovered my next mountain. The key is to be the me I want to be in the world, as my gift back to God.-
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Tag Archives: 9/11
These Boots Are Made for Walking
Does anyone remember Nancy Sinatra singing about boots? She’d sing “these boots are made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do, and one of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you”. She’d bop around in her … Continue reading
I Will Never Ever Forget. No, Not Ever.
I may not be online much today. Today is the 11th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, the airliner downed in PA, and the attack on the heart and soul of America. On 9/11 I happened … Continue reading
A verse for today: My own Post #248
While I was praying this morning I wondred how in the world do we ensure our safety yet preserve our freedom? We know what Benjamin Franklin had to say about that. The prophet Jeremiah said this: “But on that day … Continue reading
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Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning–My Post # 247 for 9/11
Today is the 10th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, the airliner downed in PA, and the attack on the heart and soul of America. On 9/11 I happened to be at home after dropping my … Continue reading
Tie a yellow ribbon ’round the old oak tree….
My tree; my ribbon; my heartelt prayers;
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My yard memorial for 9/11. May God bless us.
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Lovely day today
Today is a lovely day. The sky is a brilliant, brilliant blue.It rained last night–so the trees and lawn look freshly scrubbed and vibrant. The rain cleared the dust in the air and the mountains look bigger than life—not hidden … Continue reading
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Here we are again . . . and memories
Oh my what a fast and crazy week! Every day has been filled with activities and my blogging dedication had to get set aside for the most part. I am a little disappointed about that, as I had established a … Continue reading
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Historic Moments: U.S.A. Style
Most people have heard the news that American troops have eliminated Osama Bin Laden over in Pakistan. This has been one of the primary goals of American troops ever since 9/11/2001. I know people who lost family members and friends … Continue reading



