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What a difference a few hours makes

I was on the back porch studying the Bible this morning when I heard  my neighbor across the street start mowing his grass. My first thought was disbelief. It as 7:00 in the morning! Why would he start that early? I quickly … Continue reading

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This is starting to feel like punishment…

Ever since we started moving 2 weeks ago, I have been getting progressively more fatigued. On Monday night, I was so tired that I went to bed at 8:00 and actually felt a little refreshed when I woke up at  5:30 A.M. In … Continue reading

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So, you want your own home, do ya?

I have endeavored to teach my children that with every decision comes consequences. If you choose this, you give up that. Ever since I have been in the Kansas City area, I have lived in an apartment. One of the … Continue reading

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I won my first “snort-off”

I have told you that no one thought that it was a good idea to buy where we did. Some said that the city had a reputation for gang violence. Others cited a spreading blight. However, my research told me … Continue reading

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Location, location, location

One of the most unsettling aspect of moving is the disruption of regular routines. I decided to get to work re-establishing one of my favorites yesterday morning! I went out on my newly built back deck, put my coffee down … Continue reading

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My life as a snail!

The pain of moving lasts long after you physically move your possessions. Long after your tired body recovers, you must endure the pain of living parts of your life at a snail’s pace! Simple things takes SO much time to accomplish… BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO … Continue reading

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He has a bad runny nose

Last weekend, we moved everything out of the apartment. With that success under my belt, I had the opportunity to start moving our possessions our of our storage facility! Man, is that something that makes you want to get out … Continue reading

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Just a mile from work

I hope I don’t regret this… I passed up a 20% off sale at Lowe’s and bought a completely reconditioned Kenmore Elite washer and dryer. Why? $300. But, there is always a risk. They are used. I hope I made the … Continue reading

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No, we aren’t on the debate team!

People think that after 24 years of marriage, you’ve probably pretty much been through every possible relationship scenario. Not so! We had a re-disagreement… I don’t mean that we continued a disagreement that we had already had…anybody can do that! and … Continue reading

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So she wasn’t being rude!

As if things weren’t hectic enough with the impending move, two of Cake’s California friends flew in to spend the better part of a week with her. It made for crowded conditions. The three girls took over the second bedroom so … Continue reading

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