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If one polls parents whose children are past the potty-training stage, there are inevitably going to be stories about the accidents that occurred during the process. At my house, this includes one involving the dining room table. I experienced it and still cannot wholly explain it, so I’ll leave it at that. Otter, my rescue dog who’s approximately 8 years old, left a surprise on the rug the other day because of protracted thunderstorms.
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From the moment President Trump took office, his
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“Good friends are like quilts – they age with you, yet never lose their warmth.”
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A while back, I got hearing aids. They have been a blessing. With that in mind, I really enjoyed the following story… An elderly gentleman had been having serious hearing problems for a number of years. Finally, he went to an audiologist to see what could be done to help. Once
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by John Phillips | posted in: Vol. 27: 4th Quarter 2024, John Phillips | Have you ever asked yourself what the odds of you being you, are? The answer will bring you down some very geeky roads with large numbers, obviously. Using something tangible helps with wrapping our heads around some of the answers. Keep in mind, it is commonly believed that something has zero probability of occurring (or is “mathematically impossible”) at 1 in 1×1050 (that’s 1 with 50 zeros behind it).
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I remember penny candy and penny gumball machines. They are, of course, no longer available, and soon the penny itself will also join them in extinction.
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Hamilton County, situated just north of Indianapolis, has been home to a sports megaplex for the past decade that fundamentally changed not only a tiny rural town but also a cultural mindset in the region.
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Some hard-earned advice from the theologian and the Founding Father.
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