Monthly Archives: November 2013

To give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Today many of us will be rushing about. I wanted to share a poem with you today. I hope you like it! Youth ~ by Samuel Ullman Youth is not a time of life–it is a state of mind. It … Continue reading →

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Thankful for my husband

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Kate Kresse

My husband totally rocks. We have been married for 30 years already. He is a lighthouse, a rudder, a shining beacon. His faith is strong, his love for me is constant. He is faithful and steadfast. He is funny, bright, … Continue reading →

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Here we are: Thanksgiving’s coming

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day. At last. We shall pause, to give thanks. Despite the shopping rush, the chaos of consumerism and more, we WILL give thanks. We will. My little family will have a lovely time together. I am really, … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Kate Kresse

As we zoom towards Thanksgiving Day, I find myself grateful for so much. I am thankful for my loved ones. I am thankful for my home, my job, my life. I am thankful for my students. “I thank Thee for … Continue reading →

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Where were you when our President died?

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Kate Kresse

“The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it–and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.” John Kennedy When Kennedy was inaugurated I was only … Continue reading →

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Soup: Sweet Potato and some veggies n fruit etcs

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Ok I am on the run way too much these days. So I am going to try a new soup recipe! Hope it tastes good. Let me know if you try it! Ingredients (feel free to substitute liberally!) A leek … Continue reading →

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Are you at the edge of a cliff?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kate Kresse

When I am going through difficulties, I sometimes feel down-hearted. It just wears me down sometimes. But my saying of “believe anyway” needs to be applied, especially during those times. So I muster on. I admit, sometimes I almost literally … Continue reading →

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Are you worried?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Kate Kresse

“Don’t tell God how Big your storm is, tell the Storm how Big your God is” Indeed, God is bigger than any of our storms. Love overcomes all. That is not to say that God, or love, or those who … Continue reading →

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Lessons: when and where

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Kate Kresse

“The past is where you learned the lesson. The future is where you apply the lesson. Don’t give up in the middle”. Isn’t that the challenge? We get discouraged. The trek seems impossible. It seems as though no matter how … Continue reading →

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Strength for my journey is always within reach

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Kate Kresse

How do I gain strength for the journey of life? Sometimes, quite honestly, I just about collapse. That happens when I rely solely on my own strength, wits, or whatever. Strength for the journey can mostly be gained from those … Continue reading →

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The latest news: a math movement

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Kate Kresse
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