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Asking, Assuming or Demanding

Asking, Assuming or Demanding

by Renie Bowman | Jan 3, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

A gripe taken from the lips of one frustrated lady, who was recently overheard in a public place. “I had the family holiday dinner at my house last week, just like I have for years. My daughter was to bring most of the food – including the cranberry dish that she...
Just Flappin’ His Gums

Just Flappin’ His Gums

by Renie Bowman | Dec 13, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Faith, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

The old man is sitting on his front porch is his favorite rocking chair and talking to a his freshly minted twenty-one-year-old grandson – attempting to encourage him to think things over clearly before deciding. To make decisions for his life based on clear facts, a...
Don’t Put Flowers On Their Grave

Don’t Put Flowers On Their Grave

by Renie Bowman | Nov 29, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old, and dies. Then the family of the deceased comes together to grieve, and to then plan the funeral. The flower shop gets notified to send flowers, and they all attend the...
Fame and Fortune Can Be Expensive

Fame and Fortune Can Be Expensive

by Renie Bowman | Nov 8, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

The young lady had gigantic dreams. Visions of becoming a movie star filled her daydreams constantly. From the very first movie she saw as a child, and was entranced as the female lead lit up the big screen. She wanted to be her. Family ties, college degrees, being...
Sipping a Sewer Water Slushee

Sipping a Sewer Water Slushee

by Renie Bowman | Oct 25, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

What is a Sewer Water Slushee? Put any of your favorite fresh fruits into the blender. Add a bit of vanilla or cinnamon. Then pour in a splash of your favorite milk and some sparkling clean ice cubes. Blend it all together, then pour into a tall glass and sip away....
Dirt Swept Under the Rug is Still Dirt

Dirt Swept Under the Rug is Still Dirt

by Renie Bowman | Oct 18, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

In our country there are entire families who will suffer through a severe issue that eventually severs family relationships for many years. Eventually, someone might tentatively extend an olive branch, and another will cautiously reach out to accept it. Filled with...
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