Reneta Adamson
I am a retired nurse and a mother of six sons... Gerald, Kason, Hyrum, Jacob, Jared, & Jonathon.
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I am a retired nurse and I have a Bachelors degree in psychology.Interests
I like photography, oil painting, writing, composing music, playing the piano, and reading. I like camping and hiking and am very involved with my two sons who are still at home. I really enjoy writing.Favorites
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Life After DeathMy second son was born with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and he prepared for his death as a youth.
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Art and My Love for Doing ArtThere is an artist in me and I am grateful for my talent in art as I tap into this artistic ability.
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Rocky Had DreamsRocky had dreams of achievement which only partially came to be. I haven't forgotten his dreams though the world has.
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CSA in IdahoSmall farmers are providing fresh produce to their neighbors thru CSA's. Here is a sampling of Community Supported Agricultures in Idaho. -
Three Eastern Idaho Bed and Breakfast Lodgings for a Valentine's Day RetreatValentines day is coming up and I know of three places that would be great to take a spouse to in Eastern Idaho for a getaway away from the kids.
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My Favorite TV Programs from 1959 to Present Day 2012TV was born not long before me and my parents bought their first TV while I was small so I am among the first generation in my family to grow up staring at the tube.
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5 Resolutions with My Grown ChildrenThis year I want to make sure that all my children including my daughter-in-law know that I love them.
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Aliens from Planet Orb Chapter TwoTerranian has arrived from planet Orb and meets with fellow Orbian agents.
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Winter Ice StormA haiku poem about winter ice storms.
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Factors Defining IQ ScoresHow accurate is the IQ score? Here are my thoughts on the subject.
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Hanging Pre-pasted Wallpaper Base BorderMy old house has had to have a lot of fixing up. I’ve found that hanging wallpaper can really brighten a room. This is how I hung wallpaper in my house.
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My Son is on a MissionYoung men and women give up part of their lives to serve as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My son was a fireman but for the next two years he will be a missionary.
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He is with Us… Trust HimI wrote this Christmas Carol in December of 2005. Now more than ever its words give meaning and comfort.
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How to Combat Anxiety During the HolidaysThe holiday season can be very stressful and stress leads to anxiety. If your anxiety is complicating your life during this busy season take a slow deep breath and while letting it out slowly read this advice from a retired nurse.
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Wedding Traditions in My FamilyI am grateful for the traditions of my parents that they passed down to me. My parents were married in the Idaho Falls LDS temple.
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New Year's Resolutions for Better HealthWhile writing for another article I came up with a new way for me to remember my five personal health related goals: DEERS. I think it is an original creation of mine. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Snowboard RentalRenting snowboards at ski resorts near Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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In His GraceThe hustle and bustle of the Holidays can be rewarding.
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Sprouting Avocado Pits!I was just a preteen and my grandmother was almost 80 years old when she passed on to me this fun and easy project of growing avocado plants.
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Signs and SymptomsDo you know the signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure? Do you know that needing more than two pillows under your head in order to sleep could be a symptom of CHF?
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Black Friday MadnessThings got crazy in the stores the day after Thanksgiving so I shopped online and got some awesome sales and then I wrote this.
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Pecan PiePecan pie made from scratch, tastes just as good as the pecan pies with rum only this recipe has no rum. Buy a package of "Diamond of California Pecan Pie Glazed Pecans" and spend less than what baking pecans cost and increase the flavor of your pie.
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Birth of an ArtistEver been lost in a moment of remembering where the past becomes the now, only to realize you are not in the past but in the now. Be it day dreaming or dissociation, perhaps it is simply time travel to former events held within the mind so to be relived.
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Why the United States of America is a RepublicHow would you define our political form of government? Did you know that we are a republic and thus we our government has a republican form of governing?
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Thanksgiving in Idaho Falls, IdahoThanksgiving plans for 2011 in Idaho Falls, Idaho are shown; both community and secular organizations are listed.
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Honoring VeteransPoem of gratitude to the veteran.
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Texas Drought of 2011 Needs to EndTexas is experiencing a very severe drought. One of the worst droughts on record. Every time I see a news article about the drought in Texas I remember the trip my family took there in the spring of 1997.
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An Angel from HeavenMany families are given a special spirit to care for such as my son. As a family we cared for him with love. Parents with terminally ill children often meet other parents who also grieve. This poem was written for a family whose child was an angel.
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Writing About DeathI wrote this poem in 1993 about the death of my son.
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Women’s Society for Today’s WorldAs a woman I find the comradery of other women in one of the worlds oldest womens organizations a strength that brighten's my day.
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Cleaning House Made SimpleKeeping house is hard for me because of my several heatlh issues so I came up with a plan that makes it both doable and achievable.
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Watches - Are They a Thing of the Past?Years ago as a child I was given my first wristwatch. It was a Mickey Mouse watch and I was but a child. The hands on the watch were the arms of Mickey Mouse.
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Anger Comes from Emotional PainThis article looks at the cause of anger and dispells the myths behind it.
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Left Handed and Right Handed Can OpenerI have found my new favorite kitchen helper. No more mess and no more sharp edges causing cut fingers. No more hard to open...
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Hello Harvest Moon - Goodbye SummerThis is a - days are growing shorter and summer has slipped away poem.
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Air Show Accidents - Are Air Shows Safe?With the resent rash of air show accidents, do the regulators need to set new regulations? Is it safe for bystanders to be as close to the airstrip as they were in Reno, where ten bystanders were killed and close to 60 injured?
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Spud Days; Shelley Idaho Spud Day CelebrationThe community of Shelley, Idaho celebrates the Potato every year in September on what is known as Spud Day. The tuber is the main crop for the farmers in the area.
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My Son the FirefighterSmall town USA has Volunteer Fire Departments and my son is a first responder for the Shelley Fire Department in Shelley Idaho, a Volunteer Fire Department.
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Idaho Falls Idaho GreenbeltIdaho Falls Idaho has improved the walking path along the Snake River each year making the greenbelt longer and even better. Here are some of the sites seen when walking along the river.
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Eastern Idaho State Fair of 2011The 2011 state fair of Eastern Idaho in Blackfoot was good as usual.
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Spud Day of Shelley, IdahoShelley is a small town in Idaho just south of Idaho Falls. Because it is a farming community that grows potatoes the community celebrates the tuber every September. This year it is going to be great as usual.
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How I Put in a New Tile FloorMy husband and I had in floor heat put in our home with heating cables in gypcrete and it was a mistake. The gypcrete crumbled and left a mess. I had to tear it out and put in a new floor.
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National Guard 116th Home from WarThe Idaho National Guards 116th has returned from their deployment to Iraq.
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John ColeMy great, great grandfather helped rescue the Martin Handcart Company. In honor of his heroism I write this article about his life.
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Mockli's Music Shop of Idaho Falls IdahoThree years ago Site's Violin Store was sold to Dillon and Samantha Mockli who have continued with the great friendly atmosphere that the Site's were so well known for.
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Psalms 23I love to read the holy scriptures. I prefer the King James translation of the bible with all the Thee’s and Thou’s for I find the verses are very beautiful written in this tense.
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Ironbog, a Great Idaho HikeIdaho has many mountain lakes. One of my favorite is Ironbog.
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A 2011 Reunion of the Descendents of the 1856 Edward Martin Hand Cart CompanyOn Friday the 2nd of September 2011 the descendents of the Martin Handcart Company gathered at Martins Cove, Wyoming in memory of their ancestors. I was there in memory of my Ancestors.
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Religious Conversion of My Late HusbandWhen my husband was dying of cancer his faith gave him hope.
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The Purpose of Nursing is the Giving of Comfort to the Sick and the Dying and to Their FamiliesMy grandfather's struggle with cancer gave me the desire to help those who suffer and led to my becoming a nurse.
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Shattered SafetyMy brother died a year ago, but this article is not about him, it is about the loss of the false safety we felt as children
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Music Ability is a GiftMy son always loved to play music on anything he could get his hands on. When some parents will tell their small children to leave the piano alone, I instead showed my children how to play the keys correctly and the results was music.
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Road to FreedomIn this fast paced world sometimes it is nice to slow down and take the back roads. This article tells about the scenic back road from Idaho Falls, Idaho to Freedom Wyoming.
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Explaining Finances to Your ChildrenStruggling with finances can be a challenge with the cost of commodities constantly increasing, so when the children want all the latest gadgets what is a parent to do?
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Around the Water Cooler in AmericaThis scenario of four Americans standing around the water cooler and talking about the state of things in America as things now appear to be, has become common place.
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Frederick John CollingsMy ancestor Frederick John Collings was a member of the Martin Handcart Company depicted in the 2011 movie of "17 Miracles" directed by A. C. Christensen. Here is my ancestors own story as it has been kept in my family.
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Children - Gifts from HeavenThere is nothing more precious than a child and I am very grateful for my children. I wrote this poem when they were young.
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Climbing Out of DarknessSeveral years ago following the death of my son I found myself walking into the mountains to never return. As I climbed to the top of a mountain, instead of an end I found new strength to carry on and I wrote this poem.
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Poem to My DearestA poem of love for a deceased spouse
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RockyRocky was a father and a husband. He was also someone's son and they wanted him to come home to them. This short story tells the final moments of someone's life.
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The Eastern Idaho SunsetSunsets are beautiful where ever they are, but here in Eastern Idaho they are often spectacular. I love enjoying a peaceful sunset.
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Paramount Triplex Theater of Idaho Falls, Idaho; A Great Movie TheaterOf all the many theaters I have enjoyed sitting thru a movie in, the one I like the most and the theater which my pocket book prefer's, is the Paramount Triplex Theater in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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National Guard's 116th is Returning from IraqAfter being in Iraq as part of the Operation New Dawn for a year the Idaho Army National Guard's 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team are returning home in September 2011 and my son is one of them.
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Hybrid Dogs and Mixed Breed "mutt" Dogs DefinedHybrid dogs are becoming so valuable that dog owners need to be extra protective. A dog napper would love to take your hybrid and sell your beloved pet to an unsuspecting future owner. Why are these hybrids so valuable?
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Earthquake MonitorsReports of animals acting strange prior to an earthquake may be an indication that our furry friends could be used as means of warning for the occurance of an earthquake.
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Captain America is My 2011 Movie HeroMy sons and I were looking forward to the release of the modern version of an old comic 'Captain America' so when it opened we were there. The show is awesome!
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How to Know If Your Garden Corn is Ripe and Ready to PickMost people who garden already know how to tell when things are ready to be harvested, but just in case this is your first time trying your hand at gardening, here is a how to for you with corn.
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Facebook and How it Has Enriched My LifeSocial networking has been getting some criticism lately with the use of it to incite riots and such, for me though I have nothing but possitve to say. Here is where I stand on the subject.
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Glen Wood Meets Grand Junction Chapter TwoGlen has fallen off of the train only to find himself with an unfriendly bed partner come morning.
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State Fair of Eastern IdahoIf you live in Eastern Idaho the most popular thing to do on Labor Day, besides coming back from that last camping trip of the summer, is to attend the Eastern Idaho State Fair at the fairgrounds In Blackfoot.
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Education: How John Locke Thought it Should Be DoneEducation in the 16th century needed fixing and the philosopher John Locke thought he knew how best to fix it. Here is a summary of his ideas.
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Aliens from Planet Orb Chapter OneNian has been made overseer of the Galaxy Terramai. With the new title he is now known asTerranian. As an observer from the Orb, Nian is very troubled about the self destructive ways of the people on the planet Earth deep in the galaxy of Terramai.
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Loyola Ronald McDonald House in ChicagoRonald McDonald Houses are awesome places that help families who have children needing medical treatment away from home. If you have ever bought a McDonald's Kids meal then you have helped fund these houses.
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Service and Doing Good in the World Thru ServiceIt was my privilege to speak to a congregation of my religion on the topic of service and of doing good amongst our fellowmen. My so doing was an act of service. In this article I share part of what I spoke on.
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Idaho Falls Idaho and VolunteeringOf the many ways and places that I have volunteered my time and talents there are two which will always stand out in my memory as having been well worth my time. In this article I share the great experience of serving in the community.
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Bears in Yellowstone ParkI first visited Yellowstone Park in the 1960's. It was very different then than it is now. Some changes are for the better some are not.
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Friend's Sacrifice for Country Will Be Remembered, HonoredI dedicate this article to my son's friend Blake who gave his life in the service of his country following 9-11.
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My Son Takes a Cell Phone to School and This is Why--The reasons my son takes his cell phone to school and why I am willing to pay the money for him to do so.
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Deuce and a HalfThere are trucks and then there are TRUCKS. My sons asked me to help them buy an old army truck after their Dad died. So I did... the M35 / M44 2-1/2 ton cargo truck "deuce and a half".
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Grain HarvestingThe grain farmer feeds the world and this poem of summer pays tribute to his contribution.
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An Encounter with ChiggersIn the high rocky mountains where I usually camp there is no need to worry about chiggers so when camping in Missouri and Illinois I was unprepared for the little pest.
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Grand Junction Meets Glen WoodWhen Glen decides to head west he discovers that it is full of the unexpected and nothing like what he had grown accustomed to while keeping shop in his father's store in the small town of Aurora, Illinois. Read the first chapter of the novel here.
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Night Train SlumberThis poem about train travel is written in Tritina style.
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Amtrak - Travel by Rail on the ZephyrAn overview of a trip by rail from Salt Lake City, Utah to Chicago, Illinois on Amtrak's Zephyr passenger train.
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Follow Their ExampleI write this Haiku for my pioneer ancestors who lived their lives full of faith as an example to me and each of us. We have many blessings today because they endured their hardships and did not give up.
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Idaho Falls, Idaho Fireworks ShowImages of the fourth of July celebration along the Snake River in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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Gardening, a Hobby Anyone Can DoThey say that people who garden have a longer life expectancy. I expect to live a long life for I am an advid gardener. Anyone can be.
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Who is Reneta AdamsonWriting about myself so as to get the story right.
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Glenn Beck -- What is Wrong with Him?You mention the name Glenn Beck and you will get several responses. Some of them are negative. There is a large number of people who do not like him. Why? This article tries to shed some light on the reason.
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John Locke, PhilosopherThis article covers the life and history of John Locke (1632-1704), the author of many philosophical writings portraying his deep way of reflecting on his observations. The article summarizes from the beginning to the end of his life,
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The Writings of John Locke, PhilosopherA short critique of the publications of John Locke, (1632-1704), the author of many philosophical writings portraying his deep way of reflecting on his observations.
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Image of FreedomI attended the 2011 Huntsman Springs Fourth of July Celebration and heard Glenn Beck Speak. It was awesome!
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Summer of Happy DreamsIn this poem I share my favorite things of summer.
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George Washington's PrayerGeorge Washington knelt in prayer at Valley Forge and perhaps his prayer was something like this.
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In the Year 2020 Freedom is LostIn response to an assignment by the Yahoo Contributor Network I write this fictional war story of the future. May it never come true.
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Deep in Slumber's DreamI woke from a dream of my son who died a child and penned this poem in Villanelle form.
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KUPI Texaco Country Showdown 2011My son performed in the KUPI Texaco Country Showdown this year which I find I must write about for the whole showdown was so interesting and full of surprises.
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Celebrating Our Freedom in Eastern IdahoA comprehensive look into local 4th of July events in Eastern Idaho for 2011.
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A Holler to HonorIn honor of my great great great great grandfather Capt. Benjamin Brown I wrote this poem for the Fourth of July.
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How to Use the New Food Plate for Good NutritionI love food and I love to eat but I have never been able to remember how much of what, now I can. The new USDA food plate makes planning a meal easy. Here is a simple explanation.
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The 4th of July on the Snake RiverIdaho Falls, Idaho has one of the best firework displays in the Nation. Together with the thousands in attendance I honor the birth of the greatest country on Earth. May we keep our freedoms and not forget what it is to be truly free.
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Tenting it to D. C. And BackIn 2006 my two sons and I traveled across the United States to Washington D.C. camping the whole way. It was the greatest, most economical vacation I have had with my children.
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The Best Vehicle I Ever Owned - The 1968 Ford MustangI fell in love with a 1968 Ford Mustang my Junior year of High School and I have never found a replacement that compared.
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A Sestina of HonorMy son is in the 116th of the National Guard in Iraq, his 2nd tour of duty. Today I reflected about him and in honor of all soldiers this memorial weekend I have written this poem.
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Tightening My Belt when Its Already TightWhen already making do and going without I share ideas on how to do with less and still get by.
