Monthly Archives: February 2014

You Become What You Think About

In 1902, at the age of 38, James Allen published a little book based on the aphorism, “As a man thinketh so is he.”  It’s a little book comprised of only seven chapters and about thirty nine pages.  I was … Continue reading

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THIS Flour is Definitely Not My Grandmother’s Flour

“Oh, beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of grain.”  We have all sung those words and felt pride in our beautiful country.  But when was the last time, if ever,  you saw ‘amber waves of grain’?  In 1893 when … Continue reading

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Pinecones! Now Tell Me The Truth.

Those who know me best are aware that one of my favorite things is pinecones.  I just love them.  I have been collecting them for many years.  I have big cones, little cones, red cones, brown cones, and even some black cones.  I have giant … Continue reading

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A Truly Inspiring Anthem

Yesterday as  the opening ceremonies began for Super Bowl XLVIII, I watched and listened to an inspiring rendition of The Star Spangeled Banner sung by a truly gifted opera star, Renee Fleming.  She sang the anthem with the conviction of a patriot.  … Continue reading

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