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The Great Depression & my parents

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Kate Kresse

Did your parents grow up during the Great Depression? My parents grew up during that time. It affected how they lived their lives. It made them very careful with their money. It made them wise. They knew the importance of … Continue reading →

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Time is the coin of your life

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Kate Kresse

“Time is the coin of your life.  It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent.  Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.”  ~Carl Sandburg~ I tell this … Continue reading →

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My day is now: yup it’s my birthday

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Kate Kresse

Today I entered a brand new decade. I turned 60. Yep. Just like that, I left my 50s.  This past decade was a time of questioning the meaning of my life and the paths I walked. There were so many changes. … Continue reading →

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Cast your bread upon the waters

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Casting your bread upon the waters. What does that make you think of? If you are in a literal mood, perhaps it makes you think of feeding the ducks with day old bread. Gosh, when you do that, the ducks … Continue reading →

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A week bookended by cousins and one of my brothers

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Today is my brother Mike’s birthday. To know him is to love him. He is one of those genuine guys that everyone loves. Why is that? He is loving, respectful and believes that there is no such thing as a … Continue reading →

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Bucket list and a drop in the bucket

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Perhaps I am more aware than usual of the passage of time this year. I have a heightened awareness of passages, changes, stages, and phases of life. My husband and I celebrated 30 years of marriage this spring. I have … Continue reading →

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I will stand my ground and I won’t back down

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Somewhere along the line, I never heard Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers songs. That is, until 9/11. His song “I won’t back down” became a bit of an anthem for many people. It spoke to their gut about defending what … Continue reading →

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In honor of the 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Kate Kresse

The 4th of July: Lessons My Dad the Marine Taught Me Posted on July 4, 2012by Kate Kresse and reposted July 4 2013 The 4th of July was a big deal in my family. Before breakfast we would “put the flag up”-the whole family … Continue reading →

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milestone has mom reflecting

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I loved this letter.  I added the photo. My students are finishing their finals this week. My son graduated from high school years ago, and college more recently. But you see, the letter below captured how i have felt as … Continue reading →

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