Category Archives: rants

Banned Books Week

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

This week is Banned Books Week. Funny thing is, I read a lot of the classic banned books. Especially when I was in high school, being a banned book only made me want to read it more. Now my school … Continue reading →

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So much for C25K ~ for now…

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

So when I was having foot pain that wasn’t going away. Instead of high-tailing it to the doctor, I decided to try my own therapy. Rest, ice, massage, ibuprofen, and even orthopedic sandals. I consulted a chiropractor friend for any … Continue reading →

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Blood on the ground

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

I have been reading Flags of our Fathers about the infamous picture taken on Iwo Jima.  Tonight I read about the assault on the island, the whole part.  It was the most costly American campaign the whole war.  Death was … Continue reading →

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Hanging on the bottom rung

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

I got a book a while ago titled Interrupted, by one of my favorite authors, Jen Hatmaker.  She even autographed it for me when I got to meet her, (I love this woman dearly she is the real thing!) I … Continue reading →

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The Devil invented the Drive-Thru

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

The devil has a really simple plot- if he can’t keep us from God, he can distract us from making the right choices, thus pulling us further away from him. The devil’s job is to make sin look easy. Look … Continue reading →

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He keeps pursuing me…

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

The other day, my husband went to pick up our old dog to put her on the bed and she backed away from him.  He said “why do you do that Abby? Oh yeah, that’s right you are a female … Continue reading →

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Disheartened by Christians

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

Lately I have had a couple of people who are not related in any way, shape, or form talk about how a person who calls themself a christian has judged them.  Now, before I go own I have to say … Continue reading →

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US magazine, Baseball Cards and Pokemon

Posted on October 12, 2009 by

Everyone has their obsession. Do you need to check the score of the game? Do you need to watch the game? Do you follow a team? Do you follow certain players? Do you collect their cards, books, or movies? How … Continue reading →

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Commitment

Posted on September 25, 2009 by

The word “commitment” seems to have a negative connotation. For example “lack of commitment” and “fear of commitment” with lack and fear both being negative. Then you can be committed to an institution where they say these men come in … Continue reading →

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I wrote this Sunday night…

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

Its after 2am and I am still awake.Today was phenomenal. My heart just trembled as I swept my eyes up and down the hill. “Wow, this is unbelievable!” I believe it was just a glimpse of a sliver of heaven. … Continue reading →

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