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Pockets of Hope

I love planting pansies this time of year. Did you know that if you plant them now, they will bloom all winter long until the end of May? After that the hot weather in June takes them out. (SIDE NOTE) — My clematis and morning glories had taken over this area....

A Message to Christian ParentsEncouraging resources for parentsReviews of my favorite books for middle graders and young adults

A Nest for Celeste — A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home — by Henry Cole (A Review)

A few weeks ago, I went on a day trip with my son to Tybrisa Books in Lenoir, North Carolina. If you live in North Carolina, and you love books, Tybrisa Books is well worth your time to stop in and explore their selections. The used books are all $1.00. The store...

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Lessons I Learned From Helene

Hurricane Helene took me by surprise. My mom gave me my only warning on Thursday evening. Helene would hit us on Friday morning, September 27th. I saved some water in pitchers. That's the only preparation I made. Friday morning, our power went out at 6:15 a.m. The...

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