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Smoothies and leftovers

August 25, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

Several months ago, diets became a popular topic of conversation at our weekly home group Bible study. It’s not surprising since food is the second most important reason for getting together next to the actual study part. Well, maybe the third since we do enjoy each other’s company a lot. […]

The best of times, the worst of times

August 18, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

A Tale of Two Cities, the epic historical novel by Charles Dickens, begins with a famous opening sentence: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. If you ask most people which of those two choices would best describe 2020 so far, a huge majority would probably choose the latter. […]

In this together – or not

August 11, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

During this time of pandemic, social distancing and isolation, the slogan “We’re in this together” has become popular on the news and social media. However, after seeing people in action, I wonder if we really understand what being in something together really means. […]

Puppy Patrol

August 4, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

Our next door neighbors have dogs. First there was one, and then there must have been a visitor because there were puppies. […]

Living in a micro world

July 28, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

There was a time not too many centuries ago when it was not uncommon for a person to live their entire life within a few miles of the place where they were born. The furthest they traveled was to the nearest town for supplies, church and school. […]

Kitty and the virus

July 21, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

Kitty may be just a cat, but she knows what’s going on. She’s aware that there is a virus out there that sometimes circulates among camels and bats – and cats. At first, she was pretty casual about the whole thing, but as the numbers have risen, she has become more cautious. […]

Bullies

July 14, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

A bully is defined as a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable. […]

Let freedom ring!

July 7, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

I loved the Fourth of July when I was a kid. We lived inside the city limits where the authorities frowned on the fun stuff like roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a bon fire and shooting off fireworks. So we usually celebrated Independence Day at Aunt Fay’s. […]

A year of cancellations

June 30, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

My first column of this year was titled “Welcome 2020!” I mentioned that a number of marketing firms seemed poised to launch ad campaigns reminiscent of the Roaring 20s of the last century. I followed that up by saying “It remains to be seen whether the next 10 years roar or whimper.” […]

God’s choir

June 23, 2020 Linda Brendle 0

Last year, our front porch began to list to the southeast. Investigation showed that the support post on that corner was rotting away. We discussed our options with a local handyman. […]

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