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Flowers and Rain Showers
May 21, 2013 in: Reflections on the River
We had a storm go through last night. It knocked the power off for several hours. In a way, the quiet was kind of nice. But I was very glad to wake up in the middle of the night to turn off the lights – and turn on the fan! This week, we’re blogging about [...]
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April 29, 2013 in: Reflections on the River
Pet Peeves are the theme this week. I’ve got a list a mile long of things that bug me. One, however, has really gotten under my skin lately. I’m tired of inspirational plaques. It’s impossible to walk into a decorating store or craft display at the local festival and not be bombarded with a thousand [...]
continue readingIt’s not easy being… pure
March 16, 2013 in: Reflections on the River
Kermit the Frog sang, “It’s not easy being green.” This week, the bloggers on Pages From Stages are giving a glimpse into the things that each of us deal with that are not easy, even though we may wish they were. As a single woman, I just want to share that it’s not easy being [...]
continue readingPearl Snap Shirts
March 2, 2013 in: Reflections on the River
My dad wears pearl snap shirts, Ely brand. As a teenager, I was convinced this was the ultimate in farmer geek wear. The look is accented with $10-a-pair Rustler jeans and a seed cap. Yellow chore gloves in back pocket optional. Who’d have thought my dad’s going to town duds would one day be paid tribute in [...]
continue readingChristmas trees are like snowflakes
December 24, 2012 in: Reflections on the River
How are Christmas trees like snowflakes? No two are like. I’ve seen some lovely trees this season, but have to admit, the one in my living room is the most beautiful of them all. I could spend hours just watching it. In fact, I do! We’re sharing Christmas traditions this week and for me, decorating [...]
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December 8, 2012 in: Reflections on the Riverseparator=, &Writing
It was about one year ago, on a foggy November night, that the dog and I were taking our customary walk. He’s a beagle, so he travels with his nose to ground. I turned to go down a street and felt a tug at the end of the line as the dog stayed put. I [...]
continue readingBroken At Christmas
December 3, 2012 in: Devotionsseparator=, &Reflections on the River
This Sunday in worship we sang “Silent Night.” As we raised our voices in the familiar melody, I was reminded that this beautiful, simple carol was written because the church organ was broken and the pastor wanted a song that could be played on the guitar. And then I had a thought and heard the [...]
continue readingHappy Veterans Day, Dad
November 11, 2012 in: Reflections on the River
In honoring veterans this week, I wanted to show you a picture of this handsome fellow. This is my dad, Hugh Mires, in 1942. He was drafted into the United States Army and served until October 1945. He served in the Army Air Corps, the precursor to the Air Force, in China and India. He [...]
continue readingWaiting for election returns
November 3, 2012 in: Reflections on the River
Election night was always the best night to work at the newspaper. It was like the Super Bowl or the Olympics for government reporters. The executive editor would order pizza and we’d dig in for a late night of dodging deadline. Typing in poll results from little towns in Missouri and Kansas made me feel [...]
continue readingMike Huckabee in St. Joseph
October 19, 2012 in: Reflections on the River
I had the privilege of hearing Mike Huckabee speak in St. Joseph last night. Gov. Huckabee was the keynote speaker at a celebration banquet of St. Joseph Christian School’s 25th anniversary. Gov. Huckabee said he wouldn’t be giving a political speech, much to my disappointment. He delivered a funny and inspiring talk about the importance [...]
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