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Falling Leaves: A Checklist for Life’s Autumn Season

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Even if I could ignore the red and gold leaves, the critters let me know when autumn has arrived. Every year, an epic battle ensues beneath the pecan trees outside my living room window. The crows squawk an awful complaint as they dive bomb the squirrels, who dash in to collect a nut almost before it hits the ground. It’s…
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Confessions of a Politically Homeless Christian

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A politically homeless pro-life Christian rejects the Republican party in favor of a vote for Joe Biden.

A Tribute to Those Who Stand in the Gap

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In Biblical times, the city wall was all that stood between residents and an invading army, so any breach in the wall left the the good citizens vulnerable to attack. Ezekiel 22 depicts God seeking a man who will stand in the gap and build up the broken wall, but he finds none. What a sad passage. Today, we are…
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Camp Joplin, Even in a Pandemic

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Of all the titles and labels I’ve ever worn, “Gigi” is my favorite. Being a grandparent is an absolute hoot! But when your grandkids live hundreds of miles away, it takes INTENTION to engage with those precious little humans. And so, Camp Joplin was born. Now a cherished family tradition, the grandkids leave their parents at home and come see…
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Mitzi Starkweather, with her camera

Mitzi Starkweather: Beauty Behind The Lens

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Mitzi celebrates beautiful women with her camera, but it’s the beauty of her own soul behind the lens that enables her to see and capture beauty in others.

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Hey there! I'm Aileen, and I'm so glad you're here. In this post-career season of life, my days are filled with caring for my mama and husband, loving on my kids and grandkids, and {gasp!} writing! I write about what I love -- home, faith, family, books, travel, inspiring people and whatever else catches my fancy. Let's get acquainted!

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Spent the day in therapy—my kitchen! Tried my ha Spent the day in therapy—my kitchen! Tried my hand at granola, then slow cooked a pot of green chili. Not bad, if I do say so myself!
The Queen, in all her morning glory. The Queen, in all her morning glory.
Jammies? Check Fondue dinner? Check Let the elect Jammies? Check
Fondue dinner? Check 
Let the election night marathon begin!
Last gasp...still stunning. Last gasp...still stunning.
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Sometimes you happen upon a little gem that is jus Sometimes you happen upon a little gem that is just too perfect not to share! @leahgronewold
I keep telling her hound dogs don’t hibernate, b I keep telling her hound dogs don’t hibernate, but some internal alarm is blaring “Eat! Eat!” That’s all she wants to do! Maybe 2020 calls for hibernation, just this once.
What better way to spend a rainy Monday than filli What better way to spend a rainy Monday than filling the house with the scent of apples and cinnamon. 🍁🍂🍎
I’ve been watching a giant bird for weeks on my I’ve been watching a giant bird for weeks on my evening walks, but never got a close enough to identify it. Finally, he posed for me when it was just dark enough to tease me. Well played, Mr Owl. You are magnificent.
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