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Food Filled Memories

Loretta Schoen 17th December 2018

Christmas is a time to cherish family and friends, whether past or present. We celebrate Christmas by re-enacting the story of the birth of Jesus, decorating our homes in celebration and exchanging gifts. It is

“Yes” or “No”

Loretta Schoen 21st February 2018 4 comments

I have been spending some time thinking about priorities. Where do I spend my time, my money, my thoughts, and my prayers? These questions come to me periodically, at times when I find balancing life

The State of My Heart

Loretta Schoen 07th February 2018

With President Trump having delivered his first state of the union address, and the first week in February being Women’s Heart Week, I began to ponder – How is the state of my heart? The

Great Balls of Fire!

Loretta Schoen 27th January 2018

It’s been a few weeks since I posted. I have been a little busy and somewhat distracted. Ever feel like fire balls are being launched at you? The more time I spend putting them out,

Friendship No Foe Can Make Folly

Loretta Schoen 13th January 2018

I was cleaning house the other day and as I dusted a picture of me and three other women I was struck but the specialness of our relationships. Standing tall and smiling, we are linked

My Prayer for 2018

Loretta Schoen 31st December 2017

With the joys of the Christmas Season came also the the cold and flu bug into our household. So while I am not quite up coordinating thoughts, words and my fingers, I wanted to at

The Scavenger Hunt

Loretta Schoen 22nd December 2017 2 comments

Tis the season where traditions are created and followed – many of us may not even remember how they began. Some are faith based; some sweet and some can be downright troublesome.

The Hailstorm in My Mind

Loretta Schoen 15th December 2017 4 comments

The fog begins to lift but I so want to remain within its midst, devoid of all thought, to continue my slumber. I glance at the large red numbers on the clock: 4:30 am. I

O Holy Night

Loretta Schoen 05th December 2017 01 comment

A wonderful blog from Linda Mowles that is worth repeating here. O HOLY NIGHT DECEMBER 5, 2017 | LINDAMOWLES Dr. Jeff Sanders begins his article entitled “The Story Behind ‘O Holy Night’” with the following words: It’s

Who am I – David or Goliath?

Loretta Schoen 05th December 2017

I have often said that I would rather have a baby than go to the dentist. But at 63, I may have to rethink that statement as I am exhausted after a full day with

Keepsakes, Scars and Rocks

Loretta Schoen 22nd November 2017 2 comments

While most of us collect keepsakes, I seem to collect scars. A coronary artery bypass scar, breast cancer scar, a hysterectomy scar, two hip replacement scars – you get my drift. They are like the

Top Dog Priorities

Loretta Schoen 06th November 2017

Two key chains reside in an outside pocket of my purse with their charms hanging just outside for easy access. One holds my car keys and has a silver paw on it – showing my

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