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2024-06-22T20:50:52-04:00

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An Empty Nester’s Guide to Life, The Universe and Everything

Last updated on: June 22, 2024 at 8:50 pm By Kathy King

“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I ended up where I intended to be.” Douglas Adams I am a huge fan of Douglas Adams. I can thank my husband for that. He introduced me to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy several years ago. Once I picked up the book, I couldn’t put it down. I loved the idea of keeping a towel with you at all times. You might need it... Read more

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2024-06-20T16:34:51-04:00

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Life Has Choices. Destruction. Definition and Strength.

Last updated on: June 20, 2024 at 4:34 pm By Kathy King

“When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.” Dr. Suess Life is all about choices. We have been gifted with free will. Life is also about circumstances that will test that will. When something adverse comes your way what will you let that situation convey? Will you muster the strength to rise above and mount up on wings like the majestic eagles... Read more

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2024-06-16T19:40:23-04:00

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What Can I Give God? A Mustard Seed.

Last updated on: June 16, 2024 at 7:40 pm By Kathy King

“Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” Scott Adams What Can I Give Him? It’s hot here in the South, like step out of the door, feel the hot air hit you like a big thick cup of soup. It’s so hot that you don’t want to spend any unnecessary time outside. It’s so hot that Satan needs a cool drink of water. My kids used... Read more

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2024-06-16T14:15:58-04:00

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A Queen, Life, D-Day and John Williams. Life Goes On

Last updated on: June 16, 2024 at 2:15 pm By Kathy King

“Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely … I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.” General Dwight D. Eisenhower, on the eve of D-Day Often History Can Bring Life into Focus Recently,... Read more

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2024-06-02T21:44:59-04:00

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Remembering Religion Fondly Through The Old Church Picnic

Last updated on: June 2, 2024 at 9:44 pm By Kathy King

“By the way, each and every proper southern lady has a biscuit recipe that they were handed from their grandmother. They are a pinch of love, a pinch of heaven, a lot of butter and a glorious amount of goodness. And that gravy that is on the top is just the hallelujah chorus of food. Trust me. Try a southern ladies’ biscuit. I would once again describe this in the category of ‘A hug from the Lord.’” Katherine King Appalachian... Read more

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2024-05-31T09:23:12-04:00

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Bill Maher’s Musing About Kid’s Self-Esteem. Was He Right?

Last updated on: May 31, 2024 at 9:23 am By Kathy King

“Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Albert Einstein Being a mother of six, I often wonder, did my husband and I get it right? I stayed home, and my husband worked. When elementary school started, I was home each afternoon with the kids. Now our kids are grown, serving in the military, working, 2 of our boys have graduated college and our twins are in their last semester of college. Three of our... Read more

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2025-05-24T20:11:59-04:00

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Memorial Day and Gold Star Soldiers-A Tribute

Last updated on: May 24, 2025 at 8:11 pm By Kathy King

Our flag does not fly because the wind blows it – it flies with the last breath of every soldier who died defending it. Unknown I am a a 5 Blue Star Mother. While that title is quite daunting, I hope against hope that I never become a Gold Star Mother. Gold Star families have given the ultimate sacrifice. Their loved one. Over the years of being a military mom, I have written poems, sang songs and played music for... Read more

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2024-05-24T14:10:47-04:00

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Dwelling In Possibility and the Catharsis it Brings.

Last updated on: May 24, 2024 at 2:10 pm By Kathy King

“I Dwell in Possibility.” Emily Dickinson Catharsis: The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Have You Ever Heard the Story of the Man Who Prayed for Help? Have you ever read the story of the man who prayed for help during a particularly terrible storm? He was a devout man who considered himself close to God. A canoe came by to help and the man said, “I am praying for God to save me.”... Read more

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2024-05-16T13:14:15-04:00

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Revisiting The Old Church Cookbook And Its Life Lessons.

Last updated on: May 16, 2024 at 1:14 pm By Kathy King

A beautiful lady is an accident of nature. A beautiful old lady is a work of art. Louis Nizer Do You Remember the Old Church Cookbooks? If you have attended church for some time, you might recall all the little church ladies putting together a church cookbook. Growing up in a staunch died in the wool Baptist church, the casseroles and recipes were amazing. There were funeral potatoes, you know the ones with the corn flakes on top, slathered in... Read more

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2024-05-16T11:53:09-04:00

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The Marvelous Gift of Grace

Last updated on: May 16, 2024 at 11:53 am By Kathy King

“We witness other people’s storms from the shelter of our own perspectives. Let’s be mindful that we don’t add the cold rain of judgment to their already soaked spirits.” Liz Newman When I read this quote I was reminded of a very dark time in my life. I was a teen mom in a small very religious town in the 90’s. To say that I was judged was an understatement. My emotions ran the gamut. Shame, utter loneliness, desperation, fear,... Read more

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