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Roses Today - - Patricia Barbee
I'm still learning my neighborhood of eight months. The best way for me is leaving the post office and following all the "Yard Sale" or "Garage Sale" signs. These subdivisions with their circuitous streets could get one lost in the dark. I love my Saturday meanderings. Last week one very... Submitted 13 days ago.

Comforting Mother’s Day Quotes & Stories For Moms Who’s Children Have Died. - Fran Larson
My thoughts today are for Moms who have lost a child through death. As Mother’s Day approaches, I know that not every Mother will be opening presents and enjoying a special treat their child has prepared. Nor will they be looking forward to Mother’s Day, as their feelings and memories... Submitted 14 days 2 hours ago.

Why Did We Start Celebrating Mother’s Day in the West? - Joel Kontinen
It is probably no surprise that celebrating Mother’s Day has strong Christian roots. Contrary to what some skeptics would claim, Christianity has a lot to say about the equality of all people. Writing to the Galatians, the apostle Paul illustrates this idea: “ For as many of you as... Submitted 12 days 2 hours ago.

Celebrate Mother's Day - Priestess Kandi
The Ideal Mother is your best friend, Always there with a shoulder to lend, A smile that says I Love You, With no words to send. The Ideal Mother is your teacher, Seeking answers to questions featured, Who will be right? yes its her. Not all Mothers have been called Ideal... Submitted 12 days 4 hours ago.

The Coward of the "Titanic": J. Bruce Ismay (I Saw It In the Movies) - Jack H. Schick
I initially came up with what I thought would be a good topic for the WryteStuff “Best April Fool’s Joke” writing assignment. Considering that it is the 100 th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, I thought an expose’ on J. Bruce Ismay, the Chairman and Managing... Submitted 51 days 23 hours ago.

A Tribute to the King (Poem) - - David Tanguay
His mission was to achieve freedom - for his people The bells rang loud - from the church top steeple He did not want to be judged - by the color of his skin But rather by his heart - which cried out from within The black people were special to the Lord up above For he blessed them... Submitted 133 days 2 hours ago.

Claiming Victory over and Resisting "Resolution Resistance" - Christofer French
You may have heard of "insulin resistance", a pre-diabetic and diabetic condition in which your body gets over exposed to insulin so much that it adopts a "non-responsiveness" to the effects of insulin. So the body's problem becomes NOT that your body can't produce insulin anymore, it just does... Submitted 145 days 4 hours ago.

Crossing the New Year Time Bridge: Three Items for the Time Traveler - Mogama
Some of my childhood memories are wrapped around moments when my parents or guardians told me to pack for an impending trip to the city or to a church conference. In those days there was very little to pack for any trip regardless of how near or far we had to travel. As an adult with more stuff... Submitted 146 days 1 hour ago.

The Blueberry Soup Incident - Jack H. Schick
Christmas Eve morning I was apprehensive about our drive a third of the way across megalopolis in the old Jeep loaded with presents and the two dogs, but everything went okay. We had no delays skirting Philly and were passing through Wilmington in about an hour (yes, we drive pretty fast). In... Submitted 152 days 4 hours ago.

My Christmas Eve Lottery - Jack H. Schick
Since my wife was laid off a couple of years ago, money’s been tight around here. On top of the income loss, gasoline has gone up almost $2.00 a gallon since then, fuel oil has gone up a buck a gallon just since last year, propane went up 50% and now the electric bill is up 40% too. Due to... Submitted 154 days 5 hours ago.

Yuletide: Glad and Sad Tidings - Avis Ward
And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people. (Luke 2:10, Darby Bible Translation) ‘Tis the season to be jolly but truth is, not everyone is jolly. This is a beautiful time of year in neighborhoods... Submitted 158 days 1 hour ago.

Here’s To 2012! Finding A Way To Make Dreams Come True Or At Least Give Them A Fighting Chance - Jennifer Stewart
Some time ago I wrote an article about deciding to audition to study jazz vocals next year at University. I hadn’t been doing anything around music for a while, then one day I sat down at the piano again and it all came flooding back - the lust I have to make something serious of my music... Submitted 158 days 3 hours ago.

My Boss's Merry Christmas - Jack H. Schick
I thought my boss was just plain stupid and mean. He was a foul mouthed, grouchy old widower who lived alone in a world where everybody and everything (he believed), was out to make his life miserable and difficult. He was impossible to please, and was completely unreasonable when you... Submitted 162 days 23 hours ago.

Jingle bells Jingle bells Jingle all the Way (Poem) - - David Tanguay
Jingle bells - jingle bells - jingle all the way Here comes jolly ole Santa - with his reindeer and his sleigh He works at his shop all year long at the north pole For all good little boys and girls - bless their soul To be good throughout the year - we must be If we want presents under... Submitted 163 days 4 hours ago.

The Friends Will Have a Christmas Tree - Jack H. Schick
Well, we settled this year’s Christmas tree problem at Meeting for Business Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t as big of a ‘whoop-de-do’ as some of us expected. When the smoke cleared; yes, we’re having a decorated tree again this year, in the school house, though. Not even... Submitted 165 days 16 hours ago.

Again the Angels Cried - - Patricia Barbee
Again the Angels cried, Saturday, 10 December 2011 was the day the Wreaths Across America were set at Arlington National Cemetery, other National Cemeteries plus cemeteries in all States. At U. S. Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia, holy ground is at Cottrell Field. Set there are Eastern Redbud Trees... Submitted 166 days 4 hours ago.

Christmas comes but Once a Year (Poem) - - David Tanguay
The joy of Christmas comes but once a year It fills the season - with such a great deal of cheer Merry Christmas we’re told - should not be spoken in public For it offends the atheists - whom live in our republic For God so loved the world - he gave his only begotten son ... Submitted 171 days 6 hours ago.

It Is Crazy, Chaotic, Tiring, Busy And Loud: It Is The Holiday Season! Why Do We Do This? - Fran Larson
Even though the night before, I swore I would not be caught shopping on Black Friday , I find myself in my daughter Cherise’s SUV at Wiregrass Mall. People are driving up and down the parking aisles. Cherise rolls down her window. “Excuse me, where are you parked?” ... Submitted 177 days 18 hours ago.

Give Thanks For Unknown Blessings Already On Their Way & Other Wonderful Thanksgiving Quotes - Fran Larson
What an awesome thought: Giving Thanks for Unknown Blessings that are already on their way! We know that each day is a present and a blessing, so why not be grateful and thank God in advance? I think it was Oprah Winfrey who said that you couldn’t be grateful and depressed at the same... Submitted 183 days 23 hours ago.

A little History of Halloween - - David Tanguay
History of Halloween Historian Nicholas Rogers, exploring the origins of Halloween, notes that while "some folklorists have detected its origins in the Roman feast of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and seeds, or in the festival of the dead called Parental, it is more typically linked to... Submitted 216 days 4 hours ago.

National Cheese Month: an October of Celebrations - Jack H. Schick
I read in the newspaper that October is National Cheese Month. “National Cheese Month, what’s up with that?” I thought. I shook my head and wondered if Velveeta, or the ‘processed cheese food’ I got in a plastic squeeze bottle that one time, would be included in the... Submitted 231 days ago.

A State of Judgment in a Sea of Mercy - Christofer French
We just passed the time of Rosh Hashanah. The Hebrew calendar begins with the month of Nisan, but Rosh Hashanah occurs at the start of Tishrei, (Libra) when God is said to have created the world. For this reason, Rosh Hashanah can be seen as the birthday of the world rather than New Year’s... Submitted 236 days 20 hours ago.

These Sounds Fill the sea air - Priestess Kandi
S urrounded by An orchestra of hundreds of crickets, Widely scattered among dew soaked nature, With a back up of birds chirping in here and there, These Sounds Fill the sea air. A ll the while, Mixed with sounds of downtown, Routes well traveled for centuries now, For most this is a... Submitted 305 days 11 hours ago.

Lest We Forget What Memorial Day Really Means - Joel Hendon
The American people have enjoyed so many years bountifully blessed by our Lord and many have not been touched personally with a tragic loss from war. There are also many who have not personally served or even had a close family member serve in the military services. For those fortunate ones... Submitted 361 days 4 hours ago.

Memorial Day-Remembering Who Died--Men & Women in the Military-Knowing the Risks - - Steve Kovacs
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those men and women from our military who died in our nation’s service. It should be one of the most important holidays in the United States because for Americans to give reflection and honor to those who died while working for us, is essential.... Submitted 362 days 9 hours ago.