The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck My eight-year-old daughter created a swear jar for anyone who swears around her. She charges one dollar for every swear word used. Thankfully, after several months, the jar contains only one dollar, which is unfortunate for her hopes in making a buck or two. However, the swear jar is…
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Cabin 21 at Valley Forge – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters; and Funny One Liners Cabin 21 at Valley Forge By: Stan Jordan The boys brought in a good supply of fire wood. It would take a good fire at both ends to warm the room, as it has been vacant for many months. Sgt. Baker said there are 16 of us,…
A New Year’s Resolution – Miss C
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It’s Time for Another Edition of Unsolicited Advice from Miss C! Have you ever noticed that when a year comes to an end, we tend to get a little introspective? Sometimes this is a good thing because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many and often forgotten blessings from the year. Other…
“Politics and Politicians” and Other Stories – Stan Jordan
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Politics and politicians By: Stan Jordan Ben Franklin told me one time, “There will always be death and taxes, but politics and politicians are about as everlasting.” Ben was in the printing business, where he met a lot of guys running for office. Most major politicians are not very truthful but they didn’t start out…
A Holiday Challenge
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck When we think of the holidays this time of the year, we envision warm homes filled with laughter, good food, and loved ones. However, for some people the holidays just exacerbate their problems. They fail to see the joy when they are suffering on a daily basis. While it…
What Christmas Means To Me – Stan Jordan
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What Christmas Means To Me By: Stan Jordan I have always been a Christmas guy, as far back as I can remember, it was a very happy time. The Christ Child, church, the programs, Santa Claus, and the phrases about peace and good will toward all men. I still love the Christmas carols and winter…
“Jealous? Or Is He Cheating?” – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, I think my boyfriend is cheating on me. Every time I walk into the room he closes and hides his cell phone, but the other day I saw HER name and picture on it before the screen cleared. I asked him who it was, and he said it was just a friend…
“A Day That Will Live in Infamy” – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan Col. Bainbridge came over this evening for supper and stayed and talked, and he brought us quite a story and mission. A Frenchman, named Jean, had been a political prisoner of the Germans for a couple of years. They had him working in an underground coal mine where…
Optimism Leads to More Fulfilling Life
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck One of my best friends is nearly 30 years older than I am. When we get together, we laugh, talk about life, and just have a grand time. When I was in my early 20s, I remember thinking that my friend was one of the most beautiful and sophisticated…
“‘Tis the Season…” – Crystal Rider
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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale It’s that time of the year again, when as you drive in the evening you can see houses lit up with Christmas lights. Some might have only a small candle or two in their windows…
#DoUntoOthersDecember – Dear Miss C
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Dear Miss C, I just saw on your Facebook page a #DoUntoOthersDecember challenge. Where did this come from? And if I wanted to do it too, what are some ideas? –Wants To Help Girl Dear Wants To Help Girl, I am so glad that you asked this question. In fact, if this question would…
“I Went Down Fighting” – Stan Jordan
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The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We four P51 Mustangs, called the 589th Fighter Wing, are more or less an experimental group. We are part of the Air Force, but work hand in hand with ordinance department as we are the first to try out some new weapons. We are the only American planes…
Reduce Sodium Intake to Combat Health Risks
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By: Jill Starbuck When we talk about addictions, we generally think of smoking, sugar, drugs, alcohol, and others. Sodium is typically not foremost on our minds when it comes to addiction. However, it is very much so. It is the reason some of us cannot stop at just one or two Doritos or McDonald’s french…
