Random Thoughts

We all live in America. At some point in the past our ancestors immigrated to the United States and had to assimilate into the American culture. That is what makes America so great is that we are constantly gaining new American citizens. Yes, there becomes a "majority" and "minority," however, we are all Americans...
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It's funny how words like "entertain" can evoke either a negative or positive feeling. Similarly, people have a reaction to the word lawyer, attorney, realtor, car salesman, doctor, politician, teacher, stay-at-home mom, and the list goes on. It would be great if we could look at each person and situation as an individual instead...
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Life is an amazing adventure. I am glad to be on the journey with Jack Lugar, my husband of 20 years and friend of 23 years.
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Believing God is sovereign and just is a step of faith. We all believe in something whether we are atheist, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, or Hindu. Our lives are shaped by our parents, experiences, friends, and mentors.
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How many 4th graders across the country actually grow up to make a living playing basketball? No amount of yelling is going to make a child Micheal Jordan, Isiah Thomas, or Reggie Miller. We all have innate talents. Coaching a grade school basketball team, even if it is volunteer, is not this guys talent....
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I find it amazing how some people have an innate ability to understand and learn to speak a second language. It all starts at birth. The experiences we encounter in our first few years allow our brain to develop in amazing ways.
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I have thrown a dozen darts in the sky trying to figure out my purpose and now they have gone as far as they can and now are all coming back down with the tips pointed. I am waiting for God’s hand to capture all those darts as they descend and throw them at...
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Long story short, the dealership completely unwound the deal, gave us the van we traded in back, and we started our car search over from scratch. So, I guess "we are not always aware of the forces that ultimately move us."
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When you see the good in something you don't look to "the footprints of any other" instead you grasp what you know is good and true and let it evolve whether it be a thought or way.
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What's incredible is the maturity that children have when facing a life threatening illness. The little things in life become unimportant. Instead, we know that we all have a purpose in life and every minute of every day counts.
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