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Saying Grace in Public Places

Posted on January 11, 2017 by This Woman Writes

The other day I ran across a Precious Moments/Norman Rockwell style meme of a little boy — looked like some child in the 1950s — with his hands folded and head bowed, saying grace in a government school lunchroom. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, God, home, inspirational, Life, Lifestyle, prayer, spirituality | Tagged Christianity, Jesus, prayer, restaurant, thanks | 6 Comments

Spiritual Abuse

Posted on July 11, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Years ago in my little town, there was a restaurant that was known not for the quality of its food (above average), the ambiance of its surroundings (cheap chic), or the professionalism of its staff (non-existent). It was famous, and wildly … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Eating out by Eating in

Posted on December 20, 2013 by This Woman Writes

This last week, the Norwegian Artist and I celebrated 31 years of marriage with a special dinner for four. What should have cost $170 ran a little under $25. Do I have access to a coupon code that you don’t? … Continue reading →

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What Unconditional Love Looks Like

Posted on June 5, 2013 by This Woman Writes

We were at a Mexican restaurant the other day, and lest you think we’re being profligate here, we pretty much eat out when we are invited to do so. The rest of the time, being amazing cooks (with the notable … Continue reading →

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Public Bathroom Humor

Posted on May 14, 2010 by This Woman Writes

My first thought upon closing the door was, “There had better be a lock, because if someone opens the door while I am, um, sitting, then the entire grocery store will see me.”

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