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MANNERS MATTER: George Washington's Rules of Civility
Once upon a time, the sentiments expressed by the first POTUS hardly needed to be spoken. People knew how to "be" with each other in a...

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Feb 5, 20242 min read


Three Wishes for Ward and June Cleaver...A simpler, more innocent time
I just wish...is how a lot of people begin a lot of sentences. Whether from a fantasy of utopia, like the American classic "Leave it to...

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Feb 2, 20242 min read


Aesop's The Eagle and The Arrow...a tragic lesson
Have you ever had a horrible life experience only to realize the events leading up to it were your own doing? For instance, you rushed...

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Feb 2, 20243 min read


THREE WISHES: Make America Godly Again
I just wish...until I started this little thought experiment, I really did not appreciate that I wish a lot of things. The run for US...

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Jan 25, 20243 min read


Our Blessing is Our Curse
There is a Biblical principle regarding the nation of Israel that God showed them favor and brought them into a covenant relationship. He...

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Jan 23, 20242 min read


Wishes from the Wordsmith
I hope this little list of wishes makes you think. I hope it provokes you to action on behalf of God, family, and country. I am...

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Jan 17, 20242 min read


It Only Takes 20 Years To Be An Overnight Success
I was watching a favorite morning show years ago when an artist from my hometown was being interviewed. The hosts flattered and fawned...

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Jan 16, 20243 min read


Why I Love the Bill of Rights
I sincerely believe that the United States of America was founded though divine inspiration. Of course, that does not mean that the...

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Jan 11, 20242 min read


What I Wish Every Woman Knew...
In my little "wish" series, I am sharing the wisdom I have garnered over my fifty years on this rock. There is a pervasive feminism in...

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Jan 10, 20242 min read


A Donkey, A Rooster, and a Lion: A Modern Lesson
Aesop gave this little fable a more potentially offensive title, so I made it rated G. Regardless, this tale has a very important moral:...

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Jan 9, 20243 min read


I Can Define a Woman...And a Lady
The world has gone crazy. It used to be that we were encouraging children to dream big and try hard when we told them they could be...

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Jan 5, 20243 min read


Defining the American Dream
Slogans abound when it comes to how most US citizens define "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Of course, it is common...

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Jan 4, 20244 min read


If I Had Three Wishes...
I do not believe in "wishes", per se, but I find myself beginning sentences with "I just wish...." all the time! So, I thought, maybe, if...

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Jan 3, 20242 min read


Aesop's The Ant and The Dove: A modern interpretation
I love well written stories, especially those with a valuable moral. Aesop's Fables are some of my favorites because they are easy reads...

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Jan 2, 20242 min read


Oral Traditions, Family Histories, and Things That Matter
Once upon a time, family history was passed down by the stories told around camp fires and dinner tables. During this time, there were no...

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Dec 16, 20233 min read


Personal Wordsmith: Published, officially!
I have been making up songs and writing poems as long as I can remember. When I was little, I would memorize monlogues and commercials...

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Nov 30, 20231 min read


Paperback: Introducing Charming Holly Chrystal
Be among the first to discover Charming Holly Chrystal, an innocent, inquisitive, old-fashioned new children’s character. Introducing...

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Oct 27, 20232 min read


Download a FREE EBOOK!
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Oct 20, 20232 min read


COVER REVEAL: Introducing Charming Holly Chrystal
Do you want to support the creative efforts of independent writers, small businesses, and small-town artists? Today’s creative landscape...

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Oct 5, 20232 min read


CHARACTER REVEAL: Introducing Charming Holly Chrystal!
Meet a brand-new character in children's literature. She is based on the childhood nickname of Personal Wordsmith. This image will grace...

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Sep 29, 20232 min read
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