"The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man should be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite." ~Thomas Jefferson

Where are we headed?

Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:52 PM EDT

The deaths of persons of fame, power and riches should cause all of us to ask the ever popular question, "Where am I going after I die?" Interestingly enough, my husband and I have been introduced slowly to the answers about the Rapture, Marriage Feast of the Lamb, the Tribulatio …

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death, god, jesus, new-earth, satan, saved, hell, demons, book-of-revelation, crowns

Introducing...Rain!

Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:43 PM EDT

There is nothing like new life on the farm! On Father's Day, my husband and I were blessed with the birth of a baby colt named Rain. He is the most beautiful paint colt I have ever seen! Jo, our photographer daughter, took lots of pictures of Hannah (the mama) and Rain.

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farm, birth, horses, joy, happiness, new-life, blessings, colt, granddaughters, paint-colt

Some of Jo's photos from Navy Daze...!

Tue May 12, 2009 11:46 AM EDT

You asked for them, so here are some of the photos Jo took while in the Mediterranean. She was stationed on a subtender. Her home port at the time was Sardinia. She is, of course, a veteran of both the Afghanistan and Iraqi wars.

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travel, italy, spain, hong-kong, navy, islands, rome, daughter, ships, photos

The Refreshing Sounds of Silence ...after the Rain!

Mon May 4, 2009 3:23 PM EDT

What a joy when the adult children, over whom one labors for what seems forever, finally grow up. You are just amazed at the talent the Lord has given them! We have two boys and two girls. Our youngest daughter, who spent five and one half years in the U. S.

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photography, arts, joy, pictures, happiness, talent, farm-life, recent-rains

Huge Education Victory for Texas Students

Seeded on Mon May 4, 2009 10:37 AM EDT (Texas Eagle Forum Torch)

In conclusion, my favorite memory was a remark from one of the California atheists who sat behind my desk on the floor of the SBOE. After we passed one historic amendment after another, this atheist cried out: "Oh my God!"

texas, evolution, schools, education, intelligent-design, kids, victory, teachers, creationism, freedom-of-speech

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In Loving Memory Of.....Daddy Nance

Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:55 AM EDT

Dear Dad,

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cancer, death, security, family, daughter, love, smoking, smell, cook, memory

The First Date

Mon Mar 2, 2009 3:13 PM EST

Well, where does a guy take an ex-nun on a date? Especially in a desert city with very few, if any, nice places to go.

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life, marriage, ouija-board, dating, happiness, ex-nun, dog-races

Before the First Date

Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:01 PM EST

As I had mentioned in the first article on how we met, I had temporary vows as a Catholic nun which wouldn't expire until August 15th. The Order to which I belonged sent me to spend my last days as a nun at an orphanage in my hometown.

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life, marriage, happiness

How We Met

Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:17 PM EST

Sometimes it is interesting to think back on how you and your spouse first met, and what your perception of each other was. There were several things involved in the meeting of my husband and myself.

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life, marriage, happiness

Comments & Feedback

Dish - You are a refreshing voice here on the Vine. Welcome and it's nice to meet you. GG Ruthy J
— RuthyJObservations

Life does come at you fast. It is amazing how much time has gone by and the volumes of events that have passed. Many I look on with regret, remembering, however, that I am as weak as anyone else. Then many events which have been exciting, full of adventure, new experiences, and just plain hard work. To be continued...!
— dishpanhandmama