Faith Draper
Faith s writing experience includes a weekly women s newsletter, published in a contemporary issues book, as well as 100s of content articles and several e-books as a ghostwriter. She has lived all over the US but is now back home in Jackson, Michigan. Faith has recently taken on the job as Lansing Children s Books Examiner I get to combine my love of reading with my love of writing.
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Blizzard of 2011 and Blizzard of 1967 No ComparisonOn February 1, 2011 the snow started falling in Jackson, Michigan. For several days before the National Weather Service had predicted Michigan along with many other states would be hit by the worst blizzard in history. -
Review of the E-book Faith: The Final FrontierThis e-book may be short but it is jam packed with information, Schortgen's own learning, insights, and experiences and covers what is the basis of most Christian's beliefs, our faith. -
Gone the Innocence of HalloweenThere was a time I loved Halloween. Not the same as Christmas or my birthday but each year I looked forward to the holiday. For weeks before the special day my friends and I would discuss what we were '˜going to be for Halloween'. -
Looking to the Sky for Autumn ColorsBeing trapped in the city it's impossible to get spectacular fall foliage photographs but by looking to the sky you can still enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in Michigan -
PJ the Beta Fish and the Black CatPJ, named for friends Pat and Julie who suggested I needed a pet, is happy in his home the fish bowl. The black cat came to visit for a few days and it didn't take long to learn just how smart cats are... -
The Lighter Side of the Military Henry the GoldfishThere are many things that need to be taken into consideration when making the decision to join the military. It is sad to say but often pets are affected by the choice of its owner. -
Michigan Wildflowers Hoary VervainHoary Vervain is a Michigan wildflower that many Michiganders see but visitors to the state may easily miss. Hoary Vervain flowers from June to September but the flowering is short lived '" a clump will bloom all at one time. -
The Work Beyond the PhotographsSharing my process for creating a photographic slide show for Associated Content from the picture to the internet. There is much more involved than just taking the picture and throwing it online. -
Michigan Wildflowers the Cup PlantNo, it's not a Black-Eyed Susan and it's not a Daisy although the flowers of the Cup Plant are very similar to both. The Cup Plant gets its name from the 'cup' formed by the leaves where they attach to the stem of the plant. -
Michigan Wildflowers MilkweedMilkweed is a wildflower found in Michigan that has many uses and is grown commercially. Because the common variety grows well in dry soil, is resistant to pests, and is attractive the Milkweed is popular today in many gardens. -
Kayaking on ClarklakeGrandma (Mom) purchased a kayak for her own enjoyment but several other family members have great fun with it too. Four generations took turns paddling on Clarklake this day. -
Michigan Wildflowers Black-Eyed SusanThe Black-eyed Susan is known by several different names including Blackiehead, Brown Betty, Brown Daisy, Brown-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, Golden Jerusalem, Poorland Daisy, Yellow Daisy, and Yellow Ox-eye Daisy. -
Purple Haiku: Associated Content and Yahoo TogetherA first attempt at Haiku celebrating the new Associated Content Yahoo! -
Michigan Wildflower the ArrowheadThe Arrowhead plant or Sagittaria latifolia is one of hundreds of wildflowers found in Michigan. The Arrowhead is commonly found along the shore lines of the numerous lakes, rivers and ponds in Michigan. -
Happy Birthday ByFaithOnlyI have been blessed a million times over by the opportunity to work on this web site and hope you will join me in celebrating ByFaithOnly's ten years online. -
Lovely and Amazing IrisMy goal was to see how many different irises I could find on my way back and forth to work last week. Iris plants are I feel among the most lovely and spectacular flowers in our area.
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Booth Brothers Bring Southern Gospel to Southern MichiganThe Booth Brothers will be gracing the worship center at Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church in Spring Arbor (SAFMC), Michigan June 11th, 2010.
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Living for the Lord SingleGod wants to give us a fulfilling life, Satan wants just the opposite. Some Christians feel their life will not be complete without a mate. This is Satan's lie.
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Monkey in the TreeWhat is a 19 year old, 6'4" young man doing still climbing trees? You may or may not have some ideas. You may also think this slide show boring but I got a kick out of catching the process with my camera.
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Great Arbor Day Children's Tree BooksOK, I admit it - I love trees. The following are short reviews of three of my favorite 'Tree' books for children and the family to share.
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The Traveling Peanut Butter CupThe day in the life of a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup rumor has it my new owner loves Peanut Butter Cups. "I'm not sure how long I will last but lets see how I get to spend a day just before Christmas 2009"
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Fireworks Over Toccoa - Book ReviewAn exceptional love story the reader will not easily forget, 'Fireworks Over Toccoa' is both tear-jerking and jubilant reflecting different types and levels of love.
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A Bird in a Bathing SuitA note from the author, Dawn Mitchell, "I'd like to teach children that our differences provide diverse perspectives which often result in fresh ideas, designs, and changes that impact us all."
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Pygmy GoatsPygmy goats were first found in West Africa but were imported to the US from Europe around the 1950s. The first pygmy goats were used for zoo exhibits and for research.
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Living in the Heartland: Three Extraordinary Women's Stories - Book ReviewLiving in the Heartland: Three Extraordinary Women's Stories by Pamela Ferris-Olson gives a unique look into the lives and history of three minority women. These women have endured hardships similar to many women in America.
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Day on the SlopesFor as long as I can remember Cascades Park has been the place to go for sledding, snowboarding, and even a little snow-skiing. The hills run along each side of the man-made waterfall which are closed during the winter months.
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Twitter Tweeps RantsMy Twitter rant is concerning some of the members of Twitter and how they annoy myself and in my opinion abuse the Twitter system.
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In the GardenMy lowest times in my life have been when I couldn't for some reason be in the garden. My highest times have been while in the garden, listening and talking with Our Father.
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Snow Hit Jackson MichiganHeavy snow can evoke a multitude of emotions and situations. Michigan didn't get near as much snow as some areas but let's make the most of it and have some fun.
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My BaptismI started to develop a relationship with Christ, when I truly started to know Him. When I stopped searching for something and started finding things in the bible.
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Oddball Photographs 3Still more photographs the photographer has no idea why she took the picture but has a desire to share.
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Full MoonPoem dedicated to the names of the full moons of the year from the Algonquin Indians. Both names and dates are included.
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Relationship with God"But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand." (Isaiah 64:8 KJV)
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Saint MargaretLord, you gave Saint Margaret of Scotland a special love for the poor. Let her example and prayers help us to become a living sign of your goodness.
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My Name is FaithMy advice to parents preparing to name their children - think of all the nicknames or jokes that may come with the name and be prepared to help your child grow into the name you select for them.
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Gifts for WritersAny or all of these are great gifts for writers. Not just for Christmas, do not forget Mothers Day, Fathers Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or just because you love the writer in your life.
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The PoemA hidden gift because I have never attempted to write a poem and didn't intend to the night I wrote this. When I first wrote my testimony it was nearly 3000 words and someone suggested I "shorten it a bit".
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Eleanor and EdwardTry to imagine you are a ten-year-old girl living in Spain when you find yourself engaged to be married. Before your eleventh birthday, you become the wife of a young man only 5 years older than yourself from another country.
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Alnwick CastleIf you have seen any of the Harry Potter films where "Hogwarts" (the school Harry attends)is shown you have in fact seen Alnwick Castle.
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Estee Lauder Color Spectacular Makeup SetThe Estee Lauder 'Color Spectacular' Makeup Set comes in a beautiful red satin cosmetic travel case. That in itself would make any lady feel elegant but it does not stop there.
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Favorite Christmas MoviesMy personal favorite Christmas movies for 2009 are A Christmas Miracle, Christmas in Canaan, The Christmas Shoes, The Note, and Most Wonderful Time of the Year.
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Christmas in IrelandChristmas in Ireland includes the hanging of holly, candles in the windows, and whitewashing the house are a few Christmas traditions involved in celebrating Christmas in Ireland that go back to early years in Ireland.
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Christmas in San AntonioMy most memorable Christmas continues to be the year I found myself a single mother of two young boys, two and four years old. We were living in West Texas at the time, over 14,000 miles from my parents and siblings.
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Christmas in AfghanistanOn military bases across this war-torn area of the world, you will find Christmas traditions brought to the country by military service men and women.
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Christmas in BoliviaChristmas or Navidad (Spanish) in Bolivia is celebrated in the traditional ways. The main focus of Christmas in Bolivia is the Nativity or presebre.
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Surprise Christmas GiftsYears later that nightgown remains one of my favorite Christmas gifts I ever got. The greatest gift I ever received is my salvation.
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Christmas in GreenlandThere are a couple ironic facts about Christmas in Greenland. First, it is not green in Greenland right down to the fact that to celebrate Christmas in Greenland Christmas trees must be shipped in from southern parts of the world.
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Christmas Gifts for Zero DollarsYes, it is that time of year Christmas. It also means 1000s of people will go in debt purchasing gifts for friends and family. This does not have to be the case.
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Christmas in AustraliaUnless you consider eating your Christmas dinner on the beach in shorts, Santa arriving on a surfboard, or holiday decorations including Koala's dressed in Santa hats and suits.
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My Nick Name SnowflakeThe final farewell was graduation night as I walked up to receive my diploma 126 people; my classmates together murmured 'Snowflake, Snowflake, Snowflake' loud enough I could hear them. I knew it was the end of an era.
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Sleigh Bells RingingSleigh bells were ringing in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve. Was I losing my mind?
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Jr Bacon CheeseburgerWhile the Wendy's Jr Bacon Cheeseburger may not be the most nutritional meal in town the burger was juicy and the selection of vegetables made me feel like I was at least eating somewhat healthy.
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Oddball Photographs 2More amature photographer pictures I just couldn't figure out what to do with except share with the world.
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Two Letters to SantaDon't write something if you don't want others to read it. You never know when it's going to come back to haunt you!
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The LORD is My RockMy God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 (KJV) I wasn't sure why I filmed this video but as I was watching it today this Bible verse kept going through my mind. While the water moves around this rock the rock remains unmoving, st
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Support Our Troops One Mother's StoryAcross the nation we see and hear "Support Our Troops." While searching the Internet you will find thousands of results for groups, organizations, and individuals offering support for our troops or ways we can Support Our Troops.
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Oddball Photographs 1As an amature photographer there are many times I take pictures just for the sake of taking pictures. I have a collection of picture that not only could I not explain why I took the picture but had no idea what to do with them.
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How to Personalize Your Twitter ProfileYou can personalize your Twitter page a number of different ways. Twitter provides a selection of backgrounds and colors, hundreds of websites online offer thousands of different backgrounds, or you can make your own Twitter background.
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Lavender & Cedarwood Candles: Candle-lite Essential Elements CandleBeing both an avid candle lover and particial to lavendar scented anything ©Candle-lite's Lavender & Cedarwood Essential Elements Candle has become my favorite choice for candles.
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Fall Foliage FogThese fall foliage photographs are not out of focus. The morning fog covered the park giving an errie out of focus appearance to everything. It was not thick enough to block out the red, orange, and yellow autumn colors though.
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Thanksgiving Day DinnerThanksgiving Day dinner was one of the best ever. The most important thing to remember was by not giving up, a little resourcefulness and a bit of determination thrown in we had a delicious Thanksgiving Day Dinner.
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Relaxing StreamRelax and enjoy the sounds of nature as you set next to the stream at McCourties Park in southern Michigan. The soothing sounds of flowing water are relaxing and relieve stress.
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Autumn in MichiganWhile the autumn colors are a sign of winter months with snow and freezing temperatures in Michigan it is fun to enjoy the splashes of color before the white coat of snow covers all. All over the county leaves are announcing Autumn is Here!
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Thanksgiving TurkeyThanksgiving and turkey seem to go hand in hand. My thanksgiving story involves not one but two turkeys or were they turkeys at all?
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Meanings of Pink RosesPink roses also depict grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance. Different shades of pink also carry their own significance; dark pink roses - gratitude and appreciation, light pink roses - gentleness, admiration, and sympathy.
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Disastrous Canoe RideCanoe rides can range from peaceful and relaxing to exciting and treacherous. Most people would not expect a canoe ride on a small lake in southern Michigan to fall into the 'treacherous' category.
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SnapdragonsSnapdragons are an old-fashioned garden favorite with a fanciful name. The Latin name is Antirrhinum, which means like a snout. Snapdragons are also known as: calves' snouts, lion's lips, toad's mouth and rabbit's mouth.
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Marigold FlowersMarigold Flowers are easy to grow and will grow in every state of the United States. Because of this, there was at one time, a drive to have the Marigold be the National flower.
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Autumn Colors and PrayerShe had started her day with a mission in mind - to get the money needed to keep the electricity at her home from being turned off. For several days, she had attempted all avenues for assistance, only to be met with rejections.
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First Fish StoryWe have all heard those hard to believe fish stories but this fish story is much different. It is my youngest son's fish story and although many years later is still a common joke with the family. This fish story is NOT about 'the one that got away'.
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Morning Golf CourseEven those who are not golfers can enjoy the peaceful beauty of a golf course. Courses such as Cascades Golf Course in Jackson Michigan consist of well-kept lawns, greens and flowers. These golf course pictures are a Sunday morning on the course.
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Raccoons and Park RangersRaccoons and park rangers are two things you would naturally expect to find in a state park while camping. What you would not expect is that the raccoons would get you, the camper, in trouble with the park rangers.
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The First Camping TripMost anyone who has gone camping remembers his or her first camping trip. You might remember this as a good experience or a nightmare but you will have some memory of it for years.
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Mixed Flowers for Your GardenYou may want a single variety of flowers or to see how many different flowers you can grow in your lawn or garden flowers serve numerous functions. Flowers naturally are beautiful to look at, are fragrant, and some develop into fruits or vegetables.
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National Grandparents Day and My GrandparentsOn National Grandparents Day (the first Sunday after Labor Day) give your grandparents a call, send them a card or bet yet write them a note, or best of all why not spend the day or as much time as possible with your grandparents.
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Jackson County, Michigan Golf CoursesThere are three things that are in abundance in Jackson County, Michigan: golf courses, parks and lakes. Except for Sarasota, Florida, Jackson County has more golf courses per capita than any other city in the country
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McCourtie Park in Somerset Center, MichiganOn the sign at the front of McCourtie Park in Somerset Center, Michigan are the words "At the height of the Great Depression, McCourtie offered his estate as a place 'Where Friends Meet Friends and Part More Friendly.'"
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McCourtie Park Somerset, MichiganMcCourtie Park is also known as 'The Bridge Park' in Somerset, Michigan. There are 17 bridges in the park: each a different bridge designs. On the last slide you will find the hidden secret behind the little known bridge park in Somerset, Michigan.
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Ella W. Sharp Park Jackson, MichiganAs you enter Ella W. Sharp Park through the main entrance you are first greeted with two impressive stone pillars made of Michigan stone. Just beyond the pillars stands the monument to the park's benefactor Ella W. Sharp.
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Cascades Civil War Muster in Jackson, MichiganFor two days out of the year the beautiful rolling lawns, rolling hills and meandering streams of Sparks County Park in Jackson, Michigan are disturbed by the sounds and smells of cannons, muskets, horses, and battles.
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Tips for Chasing Hot Air BalloonsOne activity that is not 'organized' or planned but can be great fun is balloon chasing. What this entails is the balloons launching and then following on the ground to see where the hot air balloon lands.
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How to Improve Your Call Center Phone CallCustomer Contact Management, Business Process Outsourcing, Crisis Response Management, On Demand Contact Center Technology - no matter what the formal name, all are informally referred to as call centers and most all of us need to deal with them.
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Ella W. Sharp Park ActivitiesThe over 530 acres of park offer a variety of activities for the whole family in Jackson, Michigan. Golf, fishing, softball, and hiking are but a few of the outdoor activites. Add to that museums and art galleries.
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The Ella W. Sharp Park Flower GardensElla Sharp Park offers numerous well manicured flower beds that are maintained by the Jackson Area Career Center. The park is a wonderful place to spend the day in the gardens or other activities.
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Ella W. Spark ParkElla Sharp Park offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages including golf, several types of ball fields, gardens, biking and hiking trails, museums, and much more. Why not come spend a day at the park with us in Jackson.
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Friday Night at K-MartWhile the title 'Friday Night at K-Mart' will normally conjure up thoughts of shopping there are occasions when a Friday night at K-mart could mean anything but shopping. One such night was the night of the Jackson Hot Air Balloon Jubilee.
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Hot Air Balloon Landing and LoadingThere is much more to hot air ballooning than just floating around in the sky. Landing and packing up or loading is an interesting process to watch and be part of. This balloon is owned by High Flight Ministries out of Grass Lake, Michigan
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DaffodilsThese daffodils were blooming in Cascades Park, Jackson, Michigan this past spring. There's no telling just how many daffodils were spread through the park they come up each year among the grass. It's a beautiful site as are these beautiful flowers.
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Just Another StormShe was determined not to give up. The storm may have won this time, but some day before she died she hoped to come out the victor.
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Clarklake, Jackson County, MichiganIf you want fun in the sun on Clarklake in Jackson County, Michigan is the place to go. Pontoon and sail boats mix and mingle with row boats and jet skies. If you enjoy fishing, skiing, tubing, swimming or just cruising the lake you can do it here.
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How to Keep Wild Animals Out of Your GardenSo, you've worked hard tilling the soil, planting seeds, pampering them until the plants pop their heads out of the earth. You then spent hours upon hours weeding, watering, and dreaming of the produce to come, the fruits of your efforts...
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Sunrise Over Jackson, MichiganOne of the most famous yet depressing things Jackson, Michigan is known for is at one time was home to the worlds largest walled prison; much prefer to be known for our lakes, greenery, and sunrises.
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Green Chili Enchilada CasseroleThis quick and easy dinner is made with hamburger, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, tortillas and cheese. If you like true Mexican food you'll love this recipe.
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PeoniesPeonies are beautiful to look at and give off a heady scent. A perennial plant that multiplies on its own this plant is a terrific addition to any garden. Available in a variety of colors you may want to start your own collection.
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Up Close and Personal Fireworks DisplayNo one was injured that night at Cascades Park but after that experience the kids in the family never again complained about watching the annual fireworks display from a distance.
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Sun Set over Big Wolf Lake, Jackson, MichiganBig Wolf Lake is on a chain of seven lakes in Southern Michigan. Other than breath taking sun sets the lake also offers fishing, boating, skiing, and much more.
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Hot Air Balloon Jubilee 2007Hot air balloons can be both peaceful and exciting. The greatest thing is they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors these days.
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Hot Air Balloon Jubilee Jackson, MichiganFor over 20 years one of the biggest events in Jackson, Michigan has been the three day long Hot Air Balloon Jubilee.
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The Most Memorable Fourth of JulyAs the family looked toward the house they were amazed to see a tall dark figure on the peak of the house. The figure seemed to almost 'explode' in time to the music. The silhouette against the dark background of the sky was none other than...
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How to Be Found on Search EnginesWith internet searches being the most popular internet activity online being found on the search engines can be a major task. The following tips will get you listed and found on the major search engines.
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Spottt Free and Easy Link ExchangeOr is it? While Spottt promotes itself as a 'link exchange' it is in reality nothing more than a banner exchange, and not even that - they actually support only 125 x 125 buttons to exchange
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How to Help at ChurchToo often people, particularly those who are new to attending church, walk in the door with the thought that the only help needed in a church are for a pastor to preach to the flock and a choir to sing in front of everyone.
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How to Host a Church Based Small Group MeetingIf you are not familiar with the term 'small group,' this is just what it says, a small group of people with a desire to share time, prayer, bible study, and fellowship with others. Read on to find out more.
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How to Find a ChurchThese days, with modern technology like the phone book and the internet, it is fairly simple to find a church to attend. What I'm talking about is a church where you will feel like you belong like you are part of the family of Christ.
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Where Has the American Family GoneMost everyone is familiar with the television show "The Waltons" at one point in the series there were four generations of the Walton family living under one roof. Many years ago this was a common occurrence in America. From the wealthiest to the poorest
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The Holiday Season at a Call CenterWorking at a call center certainly has its trials and tribulations unless of course you have a very think skin and are comfortable delivering bad news to strangers. If not, this job can be particularly difficult during the holiday season.
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The Early Piano LessonsFor many years my grandparents lived in a house that was closer to a shack than a house by most standards. It had been built during the depression with whatever materials could be found available on the family farm.
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My Grandma the School TeacherOver the years I've talked to many people who as children didn't know what their grandparents did for a living except for being grandparents. That wasn't so with me.
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Harry Get Closer to HerIn a previous story I told about my extra grandparents. They were the parents of a special step-mother in my life. Well, I can't think back now without thinking of the day that made the words, "Harry get closer to her" stick in my mind forever.
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Faith and the SpiderFor as long as I can remember I've had a fear of spiders. I was the one who screamed bloody murder at the first sight of even the smallest creepy little thing. It wasn't until just a few years ago that I found any reason at all for my fear.
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Grandpa, the Ice Cream Parlor, and the Swing ContinuedGrandpa and I were to build a swing but while in town getting the needed supplies we stopped at the ice cream parlor and I ate too much ice cream.
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Grandpa, the Ice Cream Parlor, and the SwingOne set of my grandparents were the most wonderful people in the world. Oh, I know they had some faults but in my eyes they were the greatest ever and I saw nothing at all wrong with them. I loved spending time with my grandparents
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Christmas in Our TownChristmas in Jackson Michigan, our town, I'm sure is very much like Christmas in thousands of other towns around the world. City streets lined with decorations; trees, candy canes Santa Clauses, and angels.
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The Cinderella Story Gives Step-Mothers a Bad NameWe've most all heard the story of Cinderella. Her father passed away and Cinderella was left to be raised, used by her 'wicked' step mother and cater to her 2 step-sisters wishes and needs. This childhood story has left a bad impression
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A Beginner's Guide to Growing PumpkinsIf you have never grown pumpkin before it is an experience like none other. It's not recommended that you attempt growing pumpkins if the only garden space you have is a small patio or deck area. Yes, pumpkin can grow in pots
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From Gourd to BirdhouseTurning a gourd into a birdhouse can be a long drawn out process depending on to what extent you want to take the process. If you plan to or are growing gourds to use as birdhouses don't get too excited - you may have many months ahead of you.
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What You Should Know Before Starting an E-Mail Marketing CampaignE-mail marketing can be an economical and efficient way for any business large or small to promote their business and build their customer base. There are however a few very important things that you should know though before starting an e-mail marketing
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Small Business Owners Can and Should Use E-Mail MarketingIf you are a small business owner or considering starting a small business e-mail marketing is an effective and affordable means for building your business. In this day and age most everyone in business has an e-mail account and you can use this
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MySpace is Not for KidsLet me start right off by saying as the mother of 4 and grandmother of 5 this is my own personal opinion based on my own experience with MySpace. From my observations the first thing that struck me as unacceptable for children is the open discussion
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I Survived Menopause and So Can YouI really don't know what the big deal was. For many years before menopause struck I had heard the horror stories. Night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings, and facial hair growth seemed to be the worst. I heard stories of women going through 'the change'
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Different Types of E-Mail MarketingArticle about the different types of e-mail marketing
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Publishing an E-zine to Promote Your BusinessE-zines or electronic newsletters are an excellent way to promote any business no matter how large or small. By publishing an e-zine you are accomplishing several things that will work in your favor to build your business.
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The Italian Seasoning Herb GardenItalian Seasoning is a combination of several different herbs. While most people would use it for dishes such as spaghetti or lasagna it is a versatile combination that is great on most any meat dish, eggs, stews, and sprinkled on garlic bread for added flavor.
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The First Time I Met My Extra GrandparentsHaving parents that divorced at a young age I have managed over the years to acquire several extra sets of grandparents. That is something most kids would even. Grandparents are great and who wouldn't love to have more
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Are You Using Social Bookmarking to Build Your BusinessSocial bookmarking is a free and easy way to help to help promote your online or off line business. The basic idea of social bookmarks is you join a social bookmarking service and share your bookmarks with other members.
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Using Social Networking to Promote Your Business OnlineRight from the start of the Internet there has been Internet marketing. But you don't have to be a huge corporate business in order to market your business or product online.
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The Halloween PartyIt's interesting at times to learn the different memories that different members of the same family have. One of those memories was one I had completely forgotten about but one of my sisters remembers fondly. The Halloween Party
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Are You Out of Your Gourd?We all know that means you are crazy or at least acting the part but gourds are actually getting a bad rap from that old saying, "Are you out of your gourd?"
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A Survival of Parental AbductionDo parents realize at all what they are putting their child through when they decide to abduct a child from a custodial parent? I think not because if they did, if they are any kind of a parent I don't believe they would subject a young one to the trauma that is caused.
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What is that Smell?I was a frill sickly child when I went to live with my father and step-mother at the age of 7. I don't know that I'd ever owned a tooth brush until then and suffered from malnutrition.
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The Mouse in the Tree and My GrandfatherI had gone to spend the night with Grandma which I did from time to time and my handsome Grandfather was there for one of his short visits also. I don't remember much about that visit such as how long Grandpa was there or why but when it was bedtime I remember it
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My Paternal GrandparentsI wonder sometimes if Grandparents realize what an impact they have on their grandchildren. I was blessed to have 4 grandparents in my life that I have always known loved me with all their hearts.
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Canning - Why Do I Put Myself Through All This?If you have ever canned produce you have more than likely asked yourself this question, "Is this worth it?" Before answering this question there are several things you should first take into consideration. Basically you will be weighing the pros and cons of canning food.
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Simple Instructions for Canning TomatoesThere isn't much in the world that compares to biting into a fresh tomato just plucked from the vine. Following close behind that would be having your own fresh tomatoes in the middle of winter to make a big hot pot of chili
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The Apple Orchard and the SnakeJust imagine life with ten or so children in the house and a small Michigan farm as their playground. My aunt and uncle had their own family plus the children of another aunt who had passed away, and myself and my sister to care for.
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In the Presence of GodIt was a mid-January night in Michigan. The wind was howling outside shaking the house and whistling through a few gaps in window moldings; it wasn't snowing but very easily could.
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Demons and AngelsIt was a beautiful summer day and my youngest son had been hours out by the swamp near our house building a fort with a friend. I sat at my computer in the living room responding to emails and doing a little work on the web site.
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They Created MeIn the beginning God created heaven and earth but in my beginning my parents created me. It wasn't any great momentous moment but it was the start of many years to follow filled with events, people, and happenings that I will never forget.