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Winsday Wisdom 306 I love seeing pictures of my grandchildren dressed for their first day of school. I love hearing about their school projects, sports, and funny moments. However, I do not remember a lot about my time in grade school. I must have been in a School Daze! What are the things you rememberContinue reading “SCHOOL DAZE”

WINSDAY WISDOM 304 It was a cool Saturday morning that I now recall as the Days of Wine and Roses. Just a passing breeze filled with memories Of the golden smile that introduced me to The days of wine and roses… and you —Days of Wine and Roses (Academy Award Oscar winning Song of theContinue reading “DAYS OF WINE and ROSES”

WINSDAY WISDOM 303 Have you ever been rolling along feeling pretty good about life when suddenly the wheels fell off? I talked to a new friend who was having his best professional year. That was late summer last year. In September, he had eye surgery which required a three-week recovery. An injury during his firstContinue reading “THE DAY THE WHEELS FELL OFF”

WINSDAY WISDOM 302 I recently came across a Reddit blog on the subject: Phrases men hate hearing from women. Apparently, it touched a nerve as well as the funny bone. The comments were as hilarious as they were diverse. Many responses from the readers became rants…from both men and women. I suspect these phrases transcendContinue reading “WHAT MEN HATE TO HEAR WOMEN SAY (Interactive game included)”

SNOWED-IN BONUS ADDITION OF WINSDAY WISDOM Have you ever gone “Cold Turkey?” Cold Turkey is a colloquial phrase used most often to describe the sudden and total stoppage of some activity or habit. The term is usually associated with the abrupt cessation of taking a drug to which one is addicted or complete withdrawal ofContinue reading “COLD TURKEY”

WINSDAY WISDOM 301 Do you ever feel as if life is unfair? If you ruled the world, what would you change? I wonder if hippos ever complain that God was a little unfair to them during the whole creation process? Yep, I was thinking this week about hippos, not hippies. I would make a ‘BaptistContinue reading “LIFE IS UNFAIR! I WISH I RULED THIS WORLD!”

LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL (#1 Textbook). ESPN does a year-end segment on the Bottom 10 plays of the year. This is the WINSDAY WISDOM #1 Bottom story for last year. Embarrassment. It happens. I encountered an embarrassing incident at the bank. I went inside to request a cashier’s check. What should haveContinue reading “WINSDAY WISDOM’BOTTOM’ #1 STORY of last year”

GOD WITH US…FOR US by Rex Blankenship Meditation Part 1: Silent Night…Think about GodGod with us. The God of LOVE. The God of HOPE.The God of Love. So loved us. Gave His Son of Love. To us.Embrace Him. Never perish. Never. Life and Love… Everlasting.Oh, the Love of Christ! Without beginning. Without ending. Without interruption.Continue reading “MEDITATION FOR A SILENT NIGHT”

Christmas time can create or invoke precious memories. I can still hear my dad repeatedly singing “White Christmas” to my new baby brother. I even remarked that I thought the little bundle who interrupted my monopoly on Christmas gifts might be getting tired of hearing that song. Christmas is a special time of the year.Continue reading “IS CHRISTMAS TOO COMMERCIALIZED? LONELINESS OR CHAOS?”

WINSDAY WISDOM 237 CAN A GOOD WOMAN CHANGE A MAN? NO! NOT IF HE IS AN IDIOT! As we transition from one year to the next, I want to chime in on the age-old question that has been debated since the time of Eve. Can a good woman change a man? This is just myContinue reading “CAN A GOOD WOMAN CHANGE A MAN?”