Monthly Archives: July 2023

More by the Pool – Bravery

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Jennie

Did you ever eat dinner in the pool? Not by the pool, in the pool. It happened like this… The children had been brave all afternoon, jumping onto rafts without adult hands, mastering super soakers, and playing in the deep … Continue reading →

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Amanda!

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Jennie

Reading a book is perfect. Reading by the pool is more perfect. Reading Amanda books is most perfect. I just finished the book! I don’t get to read as much as I want to.  Summer is my window, and I … Continue reading →

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Plato and Music

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Jennie

“Music is a moral law. it gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” ~ Plato ~ For more wonderful quotations at the end of great … Continue reading →

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God Bless America – Twelve Years Later

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Jennie

I stopped by school last week, which is currently in Summer Camp mode.  High school volunteers are a welcome and fun part of the group.  What happened was delightful: First I was mobbed by children (always wonderful), then Jess, a … Continue reading →

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The Dead Pine Tree Becomes Art

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Jennie

The majestic pine tree, king of the yard, finally passed away. He was mighty in his day. When he became a shell of himself we had a brilliant idea. We can save the trunk and turn it into art. The … Continue reading →

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Growing Bookworms – Reasons why reading is good for your child or teenager’s mental health

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Jennie

Originally posted on Writing to be Read:
From March 2020 mental health increased world-wide and those affected include children and teenagers. Post-pandemic, mental health issues continue to be prevalent among children and teenagers. Although most children and teenagers who contracted…

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My Dog

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Jennie

My friend and fellow blogger, John Howell @ Fiction Favorites  posted a terrific story last month on his Friday Good News post about a little dog who went after a coyote and saved the life of his dog pal. Dogs saves … Continue reading →

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Heaven

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Jennie

Heaven in my own backyard. Jennie

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One Voice

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jennie

My final thought today on this Fourth of July is we are one.  No one is alone.  We all work together. History is filled with these moments that make me proud to be an American. This song says it all. … Continue reading →

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A New Flag

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jennie

A wood carver lovingly made us an American Flag, just in time for the Fourth of July. It is big and heavy, and hangs on our porch. It’s beautiful! Daytime Nighttime Anytime at all, looking at this American Flag is … Continue reading →

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