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Quick Cops and Tired Truckers – Part 2 – A Trucker’s View

Yesterday, I shared a former law enforcement official’s viewpoint on why big rigs and other commercial vehicles sometimes get pulled over. Today, we’ll take a look at this through a trucker’s perspective. A truck driver of hazard materials, who was … Continue reading

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Quick Cops and Tired Truckers – Part 1

Have you ever noticed police cars pulling over 18-wheelers on the side of the road? Seems strange somehow. I once took a class where I had to travel about 45 miles each day and you get to observe a lot … Continue reading

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So What’s Your Story?

Does your family have stories they tell over and over? You know the ones I mean. The ones  dragged enthusiastically out of the closet at family gatherings like well-worn shoes. They are repeated among friends and co-workers as either cute … Continue reading

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A Life of Service

As I watch my children working to become who they want to be, I realize that each of them has chosen a path of helping others. Each journey destined to change them in ways they never expected. But, each feels … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Tired Mom or Not Cranky for Christmas

In years past, my household mantra at Christmastime was “clean, clean, clean.” I am known for driving my family insane to get the house in order before all our Christmas parties begin. Although, I’m proud to say I’ve gotten a … Continue reading

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Crash Lessons

Funny how much we take for granted. I travel the same road every week day to work and back. It’s a long drive, but I’ve gotten used to it. For instance, I’ve become accustomed to the feel and flow of … Continue reading

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Not Too Much Trouble

When you lose someone close to you, it leaves an awful gap in your life. I’ve recently lost an aunt who was like a second mother to me, and I find myself predictably working through the five stages of grief. … Continue reading

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MRI = Must Run Immediately

Following the removal of a precancerous growth, my Oncologist ordered an MRI for me. This way we could be sure there were no other cells left in there for removal. The idea of any further surgery was not a fun … Continue reading

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If I Had It to Do All Over Again

If I had it to do all over again, I’d only use baby books as a guideline, instead of treating them like a bible. Practically no child is textbook in their development, and trying to force them into that mold … Continue reading

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Singing at the Winspear

What an adventure I had the other day! Our church choir was one of several invited to sing carols and background vocals for a group from Northern Ireland called The Gettys, performing at the Winspear Opera House located in the … Continue reading

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