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Art from Ashes-remembering the Murrah Federal Building bombing, April 19, 1995
Do you remember where you were on April 19, 1995? Or when you first heard of a massive bomb exploding in Oklahoma City? I do, and write about it here.
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#Bixby Oklahoma#Cynthia Daignault#Eric Rischl#Oklahoma City bombing#Oklahoma City National Memorial#terrorism#Will Rogers
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Kristin Chenoweth, Oklahoma's sweetheart, a little bit WICKED
Kristin Chenoweth, Oklahoma's sweetheart, a little bit Wicked-a review of her memoir
Kristin Chenoweth, still a little bit WICKED Kristin Chenoweth’s memoir, “A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages,” offers a candid and humorous look into her successful career as a singer and actress, as well as her personal life. From her Oklahoma roots to her achievements on stage, screen, and television, the memoir showcases her unwavering faith, resilience in coping…
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Autism, Almanac, and Arbors in April
April is one of the four months with only 30 days. (Do you know the other three?)
The United States has no federal holidays in April. The closest day that might be considered a holiday is April Fool’s Day and I’m not fooling. From what I’ve read, the true origin of this strange observance is unknown, but there are many theories. Just be careful who and what you believe on April 1.
Religious…
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#April#Arbor Day#autism#Earth Day#Old Farmer&039;s Almanac#plastics#trees#World Autism Awareness Day
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Rory Feek's new life and love
aApost from my archives has a sweet and surprising update. Read it here.
This month starts my 10th year of blogging, something I never anticipated when I posted my first piece in February 2015. This year I plan to revisit older posts to share updates and new insights with you. I am finding that some of these stories are updating themselves, like this one.
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In 2017 I watched a movie that moved me so much that I wrote a…
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#cervical cancer#death and dying#Down Syndrome#Joey and Rory Feek#terminal illness#This Life I Live book#To Joey With Love movie
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March Moments-2024
March is a long, busy month. Holidays, holy days, and season change. And we change our clocks! Find out what happens in March in this new post.
February, the shortest month of the year, is followed by March, one of the longest at 31 days. This year February had some other interesting twists as far as special days, and so does March.
Sunday Specials
There are five Sundays in March this year, and four of them have special significance.
Daylight Saving Time
Depending on where you live, you may need to remember to spring forward into…
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#Battle for Tra Bong#Daylight Saving Time#Doctor&039;s Day#Good Friday#Residents&039; Match Day#St Patrick&039;s Day#Vietnam Veterans Day
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Keith Wheeler-a Cross and a Heart
In this post I share an unexpected update about Keith Wheeler, a man with a cross and a mission-and a new heart.
Happy New Year! Happy 2024!
We pray that your new year will be overflowing with the beauty and majesty of the glory of Jesus, and the nearness and intimacy of His presence!
God bless you!
Keith Wheeler, Facebook post January 2, 2024
But the rest of January didn’t quite turn out the way Keith and his fairytale princess wife Nicole planned. In some ways, it turned out much better.
I have been…
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King, Obama, and Healthcare
Sharing this post as part of Black History Month, a preacher and a politician who advanced civil rights and healthcare equity for African Americans
updated February 8, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Reverend Dr. King led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“In 1963, Dr. King helped lead the March for Jobs and Freedom, more commonly known…
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Ben Carson, MD-surgeon, Secretary, philanthropist
For National Black History Month, I'm sharing this archive post about Dr. Ben Carson. You may remember he ran for the Republican presidential nomination, then served as Secretary of HUD. But did you know that he performed brain surgery?
17th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon, was one of the candidates for the Republican Party nomination for President in 2016. He suspended his campaign before the party’s convention.
Dr. Carson served in President Trump’s Cabinet as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
This post was originally published in March 2016 and updated on February…
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#American Cornerstone Institute#Ben Carson#Black History#Carson Scholars Fund#conjoined twins#Gifted Hands book#Siamese twins
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A Natural Woman- Carole King shares a lifetime of music, a season of pain
I just learned that today February 9 is Carole King's birthday. This is one of the earliest pieces I wrote for the blog. She and I have both grown older in 9 years but we've not given up on life.
A Natural Woman: A Memoir
Although Carole King did not write “A Natural Woman” for herself (she and her first husband were asked to write it for Aretha Franklin), the song aptly fits her life also.
She grew up in a close Jewish family, attended school where she excelled in performing arts, and graduated early. She married young and loved her husbands (four of them) passionately. She doted on…
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#"A Natural Woman"#Beautiful: The Carole King Musical#book review#Carole King#divorce#domestic violence#substance abuse#Tapestry album
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Rebecca Lee Crumpler, African American "doctress of medicine"
Since this is Black History Month, I'm introducing you to Dr. Rebecca Crumpler, the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
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February Timely Topics- Hearts and Love
For a short month, February packs loads of activity. An important observance is American Heart Month which encourages all of us to live heart healthy lifestyles. It's the best way to live a long and active life.
updated February 1, 2024.
Celebrate your Heart
February is American Heart Month. On this blog, you can find information and inspiration to keep your heart healthy.
7 Keys to a Healthy Heart Recognizing that you may have a heart problem can be the first step to getting effective treatment. That’s why in this post I share 7 keys to a healthy heart.
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Watercress by Andrea Wang- a book review
Despite the title, this post isn't about a plant. I review a lovely children's book that will touch your heart. Like watercress,it's short but powerful in it's message.
Watercress
(Spanish) Berros
By Andrea Wang
Illustrated by Jason Chin
Caldecott Medal Winner, 2022
Newbery Honor Book
APALA Award Winner
The story
Out for a drive with her parents and brother, a young girl gets irritated when they suddenly stop, pull over, and pile out of the car to pick wild watercress growing in a stream beside the highway.
“Watercress” they (her parents) exclaim, two…
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February -fun, feelings, fasting, and freedom
February is a short but interesting month. Find out why in this post.
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HUMAN BODY Learning Lab-book review
About this book review, the author Dr. Betty Choi wrote, "Thank you so much for this thoughtful and thorough review, Dr. Aletha! It was so wonderful to stumble upon today! "
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Journey into January
Do you believe January is already two thirds over? only 10 more days to Journey into January. Our next "major" holiday is Ground Hog Day! Let's all hope he doesn't see his shadow as we need an early spring to recover from the record cold and snow January has brought to the U.S.
I remember the first time I walked into a store the day after Christmas and saw shelves brimming with Valentine’s candy. It looked like we were going straight to February and skipping January.
But we don’t do that. Instead, we start the month, and the year, with another holiday, New Year’s Day, January 1, whose only purpose seems to be to celebrate itself. And to be fair, the celebration starts…
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When will the U.S. have a woman president?
I didn't watch the Republican debate between Haley and DeSantis, but from what I read, it was engaging but somewhat predictable, each launching zingers at the other. With Christie now out of the race, things will heat up even more. I wonder who will drop out next?
Seven years ago I wrote in a post-
“Anyone following the United States Presidential campaign knows it has become one of the most unexpected, unpredictable, and contentious races in history. And so far the candidates are only vying for their parties’ nominations.”
Now, in 2023, I could write the same thing!
(Remember: when I write about politics, my remarks are strictly non-partisan. My blog…
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#Jill Stein#Joe Biden#Kamala Harris#Marianne Williamson#Nikki Haley#presidential election#Trump indictments
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5 health resolutions worth keeping
A reader commented, "I am actively working on getting my weight under control. My husband and I have recently started chair yoga. I thought it would be easy, but it’s a bit of a work out. I have never smoked a single cigarette in my life. When your dad has his first heart attack at 38 and completely changes your world, you aren’t even tempted. I lost both my parents to smoking related diseases so I always preached NO SMOKING to my kids and my students! I love all these suggestions! "
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but I do think the start of a new year, whether it’s the calendar year, your birthday, or some other anniversary date, is a good time to evaluate our priorities and what we are doing to make them happen.
So here I suggest 5 health issues we can evaluate and resolve to improve every year. I’ve listed links to previous blog posts and other sources that will…
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