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It's Raining this Morning

It’s raining! I woke up this morning and it was raining, not a startling fact in itself but for a brief instant my life flashed up strong as if viewable on a giant TV screen on the ceiling above my head! It’s raining, it’s 7.30am, my wife and b...

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Thanksgiving Traditions of Gratitude

Several years ago, I was on a talk show, sharing some of these ideas to show our thankfulness. During the break, one of the hosts shared with me their family Thanksgiving tradition.With tears in her eyes she said, “My mother taught us that many of ...

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS VISITING AGING PARENTS

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: VISITING AGING PARENTSWord count 410Joanne returned home after not seeing her parents for about 6 months. She found her dad is not doing nearly as well as he has been leading her to believe. Their weekly conversations were cent...

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Playtime - A Lost Art

Today's world is filled with violence - from wars - to crimes committed - every day - in every country. There are bombings, explosions, and murders. Our television programs bring up subjects that are "not suitable" for children and certainly "no...

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Creating & Maintaining a Gift Chest

You have permission to reprint this article in its entirety in your newsletter or on your website, as long as my byline stays intact. If you do use this article, please email me at: mailto:blankiebundles@yahoo.com to let me know that you have used my...

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The Spirit of Father's Day

The Spirit of Father’s DaySome time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It was spontaneous and had nothing to do with Father’s day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Father’s day.My son, Kai, - he was 17 at the time...

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A New Pet For the Holidays Say It Isn't So!

Many households dream of presenting a fuzzy dog or cat as a surprise gift for a special holiday. But holidays are typically very busy as everyone rushes about to get things done which isn't an ideal time to introduce a new member of the family!...

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Treating dog arthritis with natural supplements.

Dog arthritis is one of the most common diseases that affect canines; especially large breed dogs (60-90 lbs) the best thing you can do is to prevent the occurrence of this disease with the appropriate supplements when your dog is 4 or 5 years old an...

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Why Doggie Breath is nothing to joke about.

Your dogs health is important to you. You show him how important by keeping him well fed and groomed, making sure he gets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safe toys for his entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality of h...

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How to Help Your Children Succeed in School

IntroductionAs a parent who wants the best for your children, there are undoubtedly many things that you already do every day to help your children succeed in school. The purpose of this article is to provide some practical ideas for you to try. Some...

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