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Easter a time to celebrate miracles in life

I believe in miracles. When I say the word miracle the thought that comes to mind first is a big life changing happening such as ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, March 21, 2016 9:10 am

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A whirl of thoughts on a Monday morning

Benjamin Franklin said, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” Great quote but I do find I fall short on the write ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, March 14, 2016 9:29 am

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Play a game of Leapfrog this special leap day

I wonder if kids today have ever played the game of Leapfrog. The dictionary defines Leapfrog as a game in which one player bends down ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 29, 2016 9:27 am

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Plant seeds of positivity instead of negativity

Can a negative attitude make or break a community? It is always interesting talking to people when they move to a new community. Does negativity ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 22, 2016 9:30 am

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Revisiting former torture chambers of youth

It is no secret I don’t like dentists. I live in fear of their tools the same way the characters in my books fear being ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 15, 2016 9:15 am

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Love others and yourself on Valentine’s Day

I love Valentine’s Day. It is my favorite holiday over Christmas and Thanksgiving. I don’t love Valentine’s Day because I get so many valentines, although ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 8, 2016 9:58 am

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Shooting incidents hit a little close to home

Our world is rocked when news of danger and crime reach our lives. Living in rural communities, it is easy to settle into a false ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, February 1, 2016 9:22 am

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You can learn a lot from furry creatures

It is no secret we spoil our two shysters, our cats, Boris and Natasha. They are an integral part of our household, and they hold ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, January 25, 2016 9:42 am

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What effects do chemicals have on the body?

I didn’t realize chemicals played an important part in my life over the years. I am not referencing illegal chemicals but those chemicals we put ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, January 18, 2016 9:26 am

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There is power in keeping things simple

As much as I dislike routines, I have one routine in the morning that centers me for the day. I sit down in the quiet ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, January 11, 2016 9:27 am

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Life can be simple yet can still be fun, too

“Good Tyme Party Games (Stunts and Tricks)” is the title of a party game book I pulled out of an old trunk one day while ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, January 4, 2016 9:11 am

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It’s time to speak out, stand up when bothered

I always dread my New Year’s column. Every year I state, “I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.” And usually I don’t because I always break ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, December 28, 2015 9:52 am

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May you bloom where you were planted

My Christmas cactus is blooming. It always amazes me in the cycle of life that a plant knows when to bloom every year. My Christmas ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, December 21, 2015 9:48 am

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Give without a thought of getting in return

This year I made a Christmas list and sent it to my children. It may seem like an odd thing for an old woman to ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, December 14, 2015 10:04 am

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Remember it only takes a spark to start a fire

It’s a few weeks before Christmas, the sun is shining indicating a beautiful world, yet as I am writing this my Facebook pages are filled ... Read more

by Julie Seedorf, Monday, December 7, 2015 9:29 am

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