Blog Posts

  • On Christmas Decorations

    Memories and reflections of Christmases past, present, and future. Can it be Christmas without traditions and decorations?

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  • 17 Self Defense Gifts for Women

    Tuck one or two of these into a stocking or assemble a themed gift basket for the woman who has a self-defense mindset.

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  • On Pro-Life Irony

    Irony: Incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result. I know a sweet little boy.

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  • On Hiking In a Skirt

    I almost always hike in a skirt. It is not a religious thing. It started as a fabric thing. So for those who are wondering…

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  • On Homeschooling High School

    I was recently invited to participate as a panelist in a discussion on homeschooling high school because I thought outside the box.

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  • On Things I Wish I’d Known

    There is one thing which, had I known, would have made a HUGE difference in my parenting choices and in my children’s lives.

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  • On Preserving Liberty

    This Independence Day, are you preserving liberty? Are passing on the principles, skills, and tools of liberty to the next generation?

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  • Courthouse Gap to Pinnacle Knob

    The trail to Pinnacle Knob via Courthouse Gap, is a relatively short, moderate hike with a beautiful view.

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  • A Mother’s Prayer

    This is just a quick post to wish all the moms who read my blog a happy Mother’s Day tomorrow. And with that in mind, I would like to ask that you take a moment to pray for one specific mom, Rebecca Charles. Read her story here: https://substack.com/@rebeccacharles?r=474nf&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile And please pray specifically – That a…

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  • Raven Cliff Falls

    The Raven Cliff Falls Trail is a moderate, five mile hike near Helen, Georgia. It is perfect for a quiet, shaded, weekday walk through the woods.

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