There was a lot of talk about the expected (by a few) Rapture 2011.  Not so surprisingly to most of us, we're still here! I'm still standing! :) My kids were a little nervous, truth be told.  And who can blame them?! Predictions for the future rarely have a positive perspective.  I've been around long enough now to see many predictions of doom come and go...and my kids are starting to see that too...so we're living and learning!

There's generally some good that can come from such situations, h...
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As in the U2 song title, it's a beautiful day in my part of the country! I was just outside with our sheepdog and enjoyed watching him run around--he gets such a bounce in his step when he knows he's going to get to run wild :) Pets can be such blessings in your life! For me, Rufus (the sheepdog) never fails to bring a smile to my face with his actions and demeanor (okay, occasionally when he's digging around or doing something he shouldn't, I'm not smiling--but that's not too often :)). The ...
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