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Continue reading →: It’s Not Thanksgiving Without…
Do you have a cherished Thanksgiving celebration tradition that warms your heart? You know the kind—”It’s Not Thanksgiving Without…” Is it a beloved dish or two that fills the air with mouthwatering aromas? Or is it the way we joyfully come together, creating memories in a favorite place that truly…
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Continue reading →: Friday Fun: The Evolution of ’10-4′: From Truckers to Target’s Customer Service
Everyone knows that truckers have their own version of communication over radio. And familiar with the popular “10-4” term used meaning message received or understood. What you might not know is that it originates from a set of “10-codes.” These codes were created to standardize communication in police and emergency…
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Continue reading →: Death by Lightning-Explore James A. Garfield: A Fascinating President
Brilliant, Brave & Very Progressive for the Time A few weeks ago, I visited my favorite thrift store here in town. During this weekly visit, I ran across a book titled, Don’t Know Much About the Presidents, by Kenneth C. Davis. This book was written specifically for me, I’m sure…
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Continue reading →: Honoring Veterans Day: Celebrations and Discounts
Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11th in the United States. I can’t fully grasp the amount of the sacrifices made by veterans and their families. They have selflessly given so much to ensure our safety, both at home and around the world. We should not celebrate veterans only…
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Continue reading →: Nurture Yourself: Intentional Moments for Renewal
In my recent post titled, Embracing Daylight Saving Time, I mentioned being intentional. I emphasized capturing one hour a day just for ourselves. Today, I was thumbing through a back issue of one of my favorite magazines. The magazine is Magnolia Journal, and I have every issue published–a subscriber from…
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Continue reading →: The Fascinating History of Advent Calendars
I know, I know…we just opened the calendar to November. I admit I’m jumping ahead with this post. But it requires a little advance planning, if “it” finds a spot on your Christmas list. Either as a treasured family tradition or as a gift for a treasured person in your…
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Continue reading →: 417 Land – Narnia of Branson
Hey 417 Landers, The world of Narnia comes to life in Branson. This live stage adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s beloved classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe retells the story with stunning costumes and sets, life-size puppetry, enchanting storytelling, music, and illusions. Playing at the Williams Event Center formerly…
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Continue reading →: Embrace Daylight Saving Time: Make the Most of Your Extra Hour
“Hello darkness my old friend.” Daylight Saving Time ends on November 2. Do you dread or embrace the upcoming time change? Me? I like DST. I love the outdoors and enjoy the extra hour of daylight. Usually with the Fall time change I mainly focus on the extra hour to…
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Continue reading →: Friday Fun – WaHo is 70
The beloved Waffle House hit the big 7-0! Who knew? Did you? I absolutely love diners, and Waffle House holds a special place in my heart. Each time I visit, I sit and watch the cooks whip up their kitchen magic. It’s like a race against time. Reminds me of…
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