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April Jeppson: You don’t know what others go through

Every Little Thing, By April Jeppson My fingertips were starting to hurt. I pulled them into my mittens ...

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April Jeppson: Joy from being the candy Santa this year

I’m walking through the aisles of Walmart, grabbing a few groceries for my last-minute trip up north to ...

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April Jeppson: What quotes motivate you in your life?

This week I just want to share with you all my favorite quotes: “It’s never too late to be ...

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April Jeppson: In 2020, there’s still much to be grateful for

In my natural state, I’m a very grateful person. I understand how fortunate I am to have a ...

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April Jeppson: There’s a rose to be found in every thorn bush

Welcome to round 2 of quarantine, folks. I got really mad about it the other day. Thinking of ...

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April Jeppson: What Jarritos bottles taught me at 8 p.m.

I knew something was up when both my daughters were in the bathroom at 8:24 p.m. Not only should ...

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April Jeppson: A lot can change in a simple seven days

Seven days. A lot can happen in seven days. A week ago my biggest concern was what costume ...

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April Jeppson: Happy 50th anniversary, Mom and Dad

Today is my parents’ 50th anniversary. Not the day I am writing this, but the day the paper ...

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April Jeppson: Stop waiting for a thank you from others

I read this quote recently. “You can’t spend your whole life holding the door open for people and ...

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April Jeppson: Make the next 4 years great no matter what

Today I’m talking politics. My Facebook is filled with it. The radio is non-stop as I’m driving my ...

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April Jeppson: You see obstacles, but I see opportunities

I’m a firm believer that if I want something bad enough, there is always a way for me ...

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April Jeppson: A season for everything and a time for a nap

I kind of want a bigger house and a bigger yard. There is something wrong with my car ...

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April Jeppson: Enjoy time outdoors before it gets too cold

I’m sweaty, and my feet are filthy. I’ve already rinsed them off, but there’s something semi-permanent about the ...

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April Jeppson: Life is blessed by many amazing friends

Every Little Thing, by April Jeppson I met someone the other day, and they asked me how my ...

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April Jeppson: Aprilpalooza in the crazy time of COVID-19

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. I love my birthday. As previously ...

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