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Life is More Fun in a Dress!

Say “Yes” to a Dress It’s 6:45pm, the store closes at 7:00 and tomorrow is Easter. I want to find a dress. It’s a tradition. I’m just glad I don’t have to find a matching hat like my grandma did. Still, I don’t know what to do. I really want to wear something new tomorrow,…

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When Going to Church Stinks

Church Can Be a Stinky Place “ I can’t go to church,” Carol said, “I smell like tobacco.” Her quick dismissal of my invitation surprised me. I looked at her puzzled. She did smell like tobacco, but I didn’t understand. “Carol, we miss you at church, I could come by and pick you up this…

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Humor Heals – Laughter is the Best Medicine

  My maiden name is Hoole, which rhymes with fool. So, when I was born on April 1st, many of my parents’ family members and friends encouraged my parents to be clever and name me April Hoole. I’m glad they showed a mature restraint and went with Elaine. Yet still, being born on April Fools’…

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Pull Out Your Pretty Dishes and Feed Your Soul.

photo credit – NatalieBoswellPhotography   I recently had a great experience in finding joy. While I was visiting my friend, Jill, I went to the kitchen for a drink of water. I opened the cupboard to find an array of beautiful crystal glasses. I thought I must be looking in the wrong place, so I…

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