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Daily Archives: 17 July 17, 2009
Father Digs Son’s Grave to Save Money
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) – After cancer took the life of a 15-year-old boy, his family dug the teen’s grave themselves to save on funeral costs and also received assistance from complete strangers to give him a proper burial. Full … Continue reading
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Happy Friday
On Tuedsay I created a post called “Ticked Off Tuesday” just to let people vent and to see what has been ticking off people. Well, it’s Friday, so if you would, tell me something that makes you happy, either recently … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
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Church To Finally Upgrade From Outhouses
ELLETSVILLE, Ind. — A Monroe County church has done without it for years, but the pastor said it’s finally time to install a major upgrade — indoor plumbing. God’s Way Family Church in Elletsville has lights, air conditioning and even … Continue reading
Change in Texas Social Study Classes?
AUSTIN — Biographies of Washington, Lincoln, Stephen F. Austin? Not fit reading material for children in the early grades. Cesar Chavez? Not worthy of his role-model status. Christianity? Emphasize its importance. Such suggestions are part of efforts to rewrite history … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting, Political, Spiritual
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Which airline makes the most from luggage fees?
This post on Tripso.com made an interesting comparison that caught my attention: Which airline makes the most from luggage fees? by Christopher Elliott That would be American Airlines, according to the latest government-reported numbers for 2009. The rest of the … Continue reading
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Bag of Randomness
Happy birthday to my favorite wife. And a happy birthday to my favorite friend named Brent that is in the hospice ministry. Last night I went to Sonic, placed my order, and then realized I forgot my wallet. I had … Continue reading
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