Monthly Archives: November 2012

Quilting the Sky

Today I taught a knitting class. When I was driving home, I noticed the sky. It was a lovely light blue, shading to turquoise, color with hazy white clouds. Across those clouds were contrails as straight and as evenly spaced … Continue reading

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Sunday Bulletin Article

Some of you may remember that occasionally I am asked to write the article for the Sunday bulletin at my church. Such was the case for last Sunday. Here is what I submitted: Another Way to Witness Last week we … Continue reading

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Time to Shop?

Lots of folks are out shopping. They’ve been shopping since Thursday. I must be unnatural because I haven’t bought anything. I’ve not been out to the shops nor have I shopped on the Internet. However, I think I will do … Continue reading

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Daily Thanksgiving

I thank Thee, Lord, for daily things — The song a little wild bird sings, Misty asters on the hills, Geraniums on windowsills, For dewdrop jewels angels spill When the dawn is cool and still, For laughing child and romping … Continue reading

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Putting Up Christmas Lights

I don’t put up Christmas lights. However, some of my neighbors do. This past weekend was THE weekend to do it. The weather was warm enough with the high near 60F so fingers wouldn’t freeze. There was no precipitation so … Continue reading

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Volunteer Recognition Event A Success

Yesterday afternoon was the volunteer recognition event for OASIS, the organization which sponsors the reading tutors where I participate. They have volunteers in other areas as well. Instead of a breakfast or a lunch, the event was a concert. The … Continue reading

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Holiday Shopping

Locally there’s been a bit of discussion about shopping on Thanksgiving. K-Mart is going to be open Thanksgiving Day and other stores are opening at various times starting as early as 6 p.m. I think. They want to get a … Continue reading

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Time to Scout for Food

Last week a local Scout left a plastic bag tied to my door handle. It’s time for their Scouting for Food drive. They’ll be back this weekend to pick up the bag. I’m sure they’re hopeful it will be full. … Continue reading

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Surprise in the Mail

I got a nice surprise in the mail yesterday. It was a thank you note from my supervisor at the election, thanking me for my work. That’s never happened before. Of course, all of us were busy enough I really … Continue reading

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More Election Thoughts

As I’ve read the election results in the newspaper, I’ve been struck by something. Here in Missouri the state voted Republican for President but re-elected a Democrat governor and lots of Democrats to other state offices as well. In addition, … Continue reading

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