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3:15am. Black Morning. Packed. Up and brewed coffee. Got the kids up and loaded the steel beast. Cargo box—decorated with stickers and decals: b...
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An open letter to whoever is listening:
Some of you may know a little about me, others, not so much. One interest I have is photography. Anot...
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Frigid February. Real feel proclaims 13°F. Slight snow swirls. Inside to bowl some frames. House balls and rental shoes. Balls spin upon wooden ...
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30°F. December. Idaho. We drive the familiar, windy road. Park and unload. Slight snow falls. Warm breath escapes lungs. Ice and snow cover hard ...
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The joy of finding that perfect tree for Christmas. It never fails: wandering around from tree lot to tree lot, looking at prices and needles. Ba...
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Another year has basically come and gone. Another year to create memories and add to the traditions we hold close to our hearts. Thanksgiving is...
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July. Summer morning. Blue skies. The promised forecast of 93°F. We eat breakfast, pack for the day, load up, and climb into waiting seats. Pull...
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The Stamp Act. Townshed Acts. American Colonists rebelled and rallied: “no taxation without representation!” March 5, 1770. British soldiers ope...
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Water bottles filled with ice and water. Hoodies on. Back into the steel beast. Two-thirds of our pride choose seats — our oldest daughter takes ...
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A highway follows the curves of the lake, a windy road ebbs and flows. Our destination lies ahead. Tires slide into an empty parking space in an ...
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20°F. The sun drops into the waiting horizon; a purple sky turns black. Cement sidewalks soon greet cold travelers for the Annual Lighting Cerem...
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Christmas traditions. Some of us have more than others. One tradition we practice is the packing of shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, a...
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