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A Little Selfishness at Christmas - - Dave Potchak
Can you remember the times in your youth when you needed a simple reassurance, a hug or a little word of encouragement? I'm sure we can all relate to similar circumstances. Most likely it was a parent and in particular your mom who fulfilled that need at that crucial time. Dads, grandparents... Submitted 1 year 73 days ago.

Quirky Rituals of Christmas: Past, Present, and Future - Bing Limousin
Tis the season to be...quirky? The holiday season is upon us. For some, it is like a cozy, warm hug from the arms of traditions past, and for others, it is the weighty burden of embraces unfulfilled. To some it cannot arrive soon enough, for others it can't leave fast enough. Such are the joys... Submitted 1 year 73 days ago.

Developing a Philosophy of Thanksgiving Day: The Seven Laws of Gratitude - Mogama
Another Thanksgiving Day, and still away from my siblings who are some 8,000 miles away, there is a whole lot I could say, but to what end, except to clear the pipelines of my tear glands? (I am one of those guys who cry easily, though I know how to easily hide my teary eyes most of the time.)... Submitted 1 year 80 days ago.

Got Your Blessing Calculator for Thanksgiving Day? - - Mogama
In the words of an old hymn, "Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done." Long before that mid-19 th century hymn, James, the brother of Jesus, wrote, "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials" ( James 1:2 ). My paraphrase of that... Submitted 1 year 92 days ago.

The 4th of July- Means Independence-Fireworks and Responsibility - - Steve Kovacs
The Fourth of July is coming up. It's right around the corner and people are getting ready to "party hardy". Hot dogs, hamburgers, beer, and sodas are being purchased and the economy (thankfully) will get a little boost from the sales. Family gatherings are being planned, boaters are planning... Submitted 1 year 228 days ago.

Memorial Day Service Ends with Dairy Queen Ice Cream - - Mogama
Frankly I was taken aback when Mr. Wesley Acton invited me to give a 5-minute talk and prayer at a Memorial Day Service at Greenwood Cemetery, established 1906. Military service members are buried there. I didn't even know Mr. Acton, and it was my first time hearing of this annual observance at... Submitted 1 year 256 days ago.

I Remember Mom - Denise Evans
Since it's Mother's Day weekend, I wanted to do some sort of tribute to all the friends I have that are mothers. My mom died about 20 years ago now. When I started thinking about what to write, I realized writing about, and to, my own mom was what I wanted to do. There is so much to write about... Submitted 1 year 279 days ago.

Happy New Year without Happy New You? Don't Count On It - - Mogama
People who choose to be happy will have a happier year than those who don't. The happy ones act on the knowledge that happiness or misery never comes from the outside in. They know we are happy or miserable from the inside out. A happy new year has more to do with what's going on within us than... Submitted 2 years 42 days ago.

Especially for the Lonely Ones During the Holidays - - e
Everybody, it seems, is out there having fun with family and friends, and here you are, alone, reading articles, desolate, despondent, filled with despair, hopeless, reaching out in urgent need of anyone who might listen to your forlorn longings in this joyous of seasons. Woe is you. So, to... Submitted 2 years 48 days ago.

Where do you find Santa Claus? He is In Your Warm Festive Heart - - Nenita Wells
Where do you find Santa Claus? A friend had once asked me. In the North or the South Pole, Where? This is what I want to say. Submitted 2 years 53 days ago.

Christmas , Family, Belonging , Love, and Searchwarp Writers' Community - - Steven Rogers
My religious beliefs hold that as the saying goes" Jesus is the reason for the season". Christmas is a celebration of the birth of the messiah. It is also a season of family. I was watching television last night and heard someone say that being alone on Christmas meant no one loves you. This may... Submitted 2 years 62 days ago.

All I Want for Christmas are My Two Front Teeth? - Michelle Mackin
All I want for Christmas are my two front teeth... Some of you may remember the song. Of course, in the song it is pronounced "teef", but you get the idea. I was thinking about Christmas just the other day and this song came to mind. What do I want for Christmas? Oh, how I would... Submitted 2 years 62 days ago.

Christmas Cards and Messages, To Read and To Believe - - Jean Purcell
A frequent visitor to our house saw the differences in our meeting space. "Wow. What's going on here?" she said, looking toward stacks of dishes on the dining table and a dissembled china cabinet: "Look at the ceiling line. It's unbalanced," I said. "Since the fireplace was inserted in that... Submitted 2 years 64 days ago.

How to Beat the Christmas Blues - Ten Tips for Overcoming Holiday Depression - Mark Parsec
The holiday season is the most difficult time of year for many people. The stress of getting numerous Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations, Christmas cards and then arranging to visit families and friends - and all this on a limited income stretch many families to the snapping point.... Submitted 2 years 68 days ago.

Thanksgiving, The Chicago Bears and The Need To Find Something To Be Thankful For - Edward Rhymes
Recently, my wife, my son and I were watching a Chicago Bears football game (now my wife being from Minnesota is a Vikings fan and spending the past three years here in Pittsburgh has made my son a Steelers fan, and yet they pull for my team when there are no conflicts of interest). In this... Submitted 2 years 78 days ago.

Can We Forget About Black Friday and Focus on Thanksgiving? - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers ... I had a vision of the future. It was a limited vision, and spoke nothing of flying cars, cures for chronic diseases or the end of starvation. Here it is. It was a few days after Christmas and the stores were busy modifying their displays- for next Christmas!... Submitted 2 years 79 days ago.

12 Famous Searchwarp Author Lookalikes - Are You On the List - Kacycarr
Sorry Guys I couldn`t resist doing what I have been meaning to do for a long while now, and that was to put a Searchwarp authors face to that of a famous one. For a couple of years now I have seen so many Hollywood stars on this site and thought it was about time that they came forward. Don`t... Submitted 3 years 40 days ago.

Remembering the Dumb Things About Christmas Past - Mike Fak
As a sexagenarian I can easily write about something a half-century ago that can be considered nostalgic. As time goes by, there seems to be a softening to one's memories. Things weren't quite as bad in our memories as they were in reality. We have forgotten arguments and remember more of the... Submitted 3 years 50 days ago.

The Best Christmas Gift - Joel Hirschhorn
We all know in our hearts what the best Christmas gift is. It certainly could not possibly be any kind of product or service that someone could purchase, not even if it was incredibly unique, creative or expensive. It is not something that we have talked about for years, something we have always... Submitted 3 years 57 days ago.

This Christmas: Share a Story of Those Now Gone - Mike Fak
The other evening I went to the local hospital for a photo op. The hospital's foundation has a thoughtful event every year to help people remember and honor family and friends who are no longer with them. Individuals or families can buy a light, or lights, in honor of someone special. Then while... Submitted 3 years 69 days ago.

A Different Fathers Day Wish - - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers... I really miss my Dad. Not so much by the imminent resplendence of Fathers Day, but the day to day problems that having the wise council of a dad would come in handy. My children could have really benefited from a Grandpa. For all intents and purposes they... Submitted 3 years 246 days ago.

The Glory of Love - Judi Lake
I should have recognized the signs, but I didn’t. Can blaming my shortsightedness of the condition on my own weariness be an ample excuse? I don’t know. I feel terrible that I didn’t know… I should have, but I didn’t. “Mamma, will Pop-Pop be alright?" With Submitted 3 years 262 days ago.

So here we are, it’s Christmas day. - - straight talk
So here we are, it's Christmas day , No work, no jobs and yes no pay. Some went off to war and to die. Some parents this day will suffer and cry. Misery everywhere and even more. The knock of the greedy for more at your door. Oh sure they profess a belief in God too. ... Submitted 4 years 50 days ago.

Father's Day; Remembering the Tough Guy - Mike Fak
This Father’s Day I would like to tell you a story of a man and his family whom I have known for many years. The man, born in 1920, was one of five children in a broken home. Growing up during the depression, he was forced to quit school after the sixth grade to help support the family. In... Submitted 4 years 249 days ago.

Mary "Mother" Jones: The Miner's Angel (May 1, 1830 - Nov 30, 1930) - Joseph Collins
"No matter what the fight, don't be ladylike! God Almighty made women and the Rockefeller gang of thieves made the ladies." As we prepare to honor our mothers this week, our minds go back to all of the sweet nurturing times, talks at the kitchen table and hugs that could heal all of the... Submitted 4 years 279 days ago.