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Gotta’ Love that Tech Support

Gotta’ Love that Tech Support

For about twenty-four hours, ever since our modem died yesterday afternoon, the technological forces of the universe did their best to unwire our household. Thankfully, despite their best efforts and my lack of technological skill, they failed miserably. I won’t bore...

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Denial Therapy

Denial Therapy

Every September, I spend much of the month trying to deny the onset of the most beautiful season of the year. Not because I dislike beauty or fall. But because after fall comes winter, with its short, winter days and long, dark nights. And it’s so hard to stay perky,...

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Caramel Apple Dip

Caramel Apple Dip

Every fall when the local grocery store starts selling the new crop of apples from a nearby orchard, I get a hankering for caramel apples. At least until I remember what a hassle they are to make and to eat, for that matter. But then I remember a recipe passed along...

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The Equinox – Recycled

The Equinox – Recycled

The autumnal equinox is a few days past. Which means this recycled post is slightly belated. But when you read this post from September 21 of 2008, perhaps your will agree with my opinion that it’s a perfect antidote to the winter-comes-after-fall blues that strike...

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What Is Aunt Letha Sewing Now?

What Is Aunt Letha Sewing Now?

Last week was packed with reunions and good-byes. In fact, I’m still recovering from the wonderful Nebraska visit with old friends and the passing of Abby the dog’s. But from all indications, the spate of hellos and farewells isn’t over yet. This weekend, news arrived...

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Thank You, Discovery House

Thank You, Discovery House

Whew! Just one week ago, the index for Different Dream Parenting winged its way to the inbox of my editor at Discovery House Publishers. I barely had time to dust off my hands before our road trip to Ohio, where we helped the kids move into their apartment. Once they...

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