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Beginning Life at the Woodstove
March 12, 2013 2013 Kids: Day 3 Part 1 It’s 5:30am the day after daylight savings time has begun. Seems like it should be spring, but really, it is late winter and the morning temperature is proof. Belinda is ahead of me heading out to the barn. The night was too short, but there are…
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Tape Talk
The following reflection is by Kate VanHaren. March 5, 2013 There are simple things in life that seem to interest everyone no matter culture, beliefs or age. Duct tape is one of those special items. Nobody ever seems to have anything bad to say about it. In fact, most people have their own anecdote about…
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Remember When?
Remember when? This is one of the best phrases I know. Remember when? speaks to relationship in a way nothing else does. One cannot ask the question without relationship that has some time and heft to it. For Remember when? means maybe you don’t, because it was a while ago. Oscar, he will tell you…
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Who to Be, What to Do
The following reflection is by Kate VanHaren. We have been fortunate in having Kate, a Vista Volunteer, joined YCM and My Future a few weeks ago! February 16, 2013 One of my favorite possessions is a quote book I started a few years ago. I write down random things from famous people, friends, family or…
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Football Friends
February 3, 2013 The Super Bowl matters to me. I’m not a great football fan–I’m an okay fan. However, the 49’s mattered to Mort, a friend who died years ago. Football also mattered to another friend, Fred. Fred, a Ram’s fan, also died years ago. Now Fred and Mort were friends who, in good nature…
Chewing the Cud 