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Monday News: Beginnings and Endings.
Let’s start with the endings. The Olympics wrapped up yesterday night. The athletes from the United States are bringing home the most gold (and there is even a pawn shop web site to help them finance taxes, training and travel). Train for years, live away from your family, represent your country, win a gold medal, Read more
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My dad had surgery this week. And Louisiana heat SUCKS.
He had an automobile accident a couple of months ago and he had problems with his shoulder. I had that moment when my dad was no longer invincible when he was diagnosed with Cancer, but it’s never easy when one’s parents are ill. At least it’s not easy for me. I know it is going Read more
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Book Review: The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit by Karen Walrond
A short time ago, I began reading the forward of this book and happily anticipated completing it. I was not disappointed in the least. This is a book I will be keeping space for on my shelf (I’ll also be giving them as gifts). It is inspiring and based on the premise that the things Read more
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Monday News: So let me get this straight…
Gabby Douglas has made history because she is the first African-American woman to win not one, but two gold medals in gymnastics. Young ladies look up to her because she is a hard worker and a Christian who tries to walk her talk. But chicks on social media are sweating her hair when she has Read more
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