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Broke Betty Portrays Sophisticated Sandi

Broke Betty Portrays Sophisticated Sandi

by Renie Bowman | Sep 28, 2022 | Cautionary Tale, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

Saw a movie this summer. Titled “Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris.” If you have already seen this film, then you know its premise. If not, then never fear, I don’t intend to spoil it for you by revealing the plot or the ending. But I do want to make an observation. After...
Don’t Put All Your Eggs Into One Basket

Don’t Put All Your Eggs Into One Basket

by Renie Bowman | Sep 1, 2022 | Communication, Faith, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

Everybody has heard that cliché. I am saying something a little different. Don’t use all those eggs in your basket just for you – using your gifts and abilities only for your needs and wants. “I take care of me, and eva’body else needs to take care of...
Sometimes You Just Need to Help Them Cry

Sometimes You Just Need to Help Them Cry

by Renie Bowman | Aug 25, 2022 | Communication, Family, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships

Mrs. Johnson took her little boy with her when she stopped by her neighbor’s home to deliver a casserole for the grieving widow. Mr. Cline had died suddenly and the community was rallying to aid and comfort his grieving wife. Getting ready to leave after a short visit...
Goofballs, Bullies and The Rest of Us

Goofballs, Bullies and The Rest of Us

by Renie Bowman | Aug 11, 2022 | Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

Ever wonder why goofballs walk this earth? You know them, not a serious thought in their head for more than fifty-eight seconds at a time. They believe that life is a playground, and they need to enjoy each and every ride that exists. And taking on a serious role,...
Hammers, Pigs and Cows Can Make a Farmer Cuss

Hammers, Pigs and Cows Can Make a Farmer Cuss

by Renie Bowman | Jul 28, 2022 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

Andy has always said that his dad, whom I never had the privilege of meeting, was a fairly mild-mannered easy-going guy. Respected and well-liked in his rural community, a boys’ baseball coach, and a church-goer – seems he had a friendly word for everyone. Even when...
Don’t Plant Peas and Expect Spaghetti

Don’t Plant Peas and Expect Spaghetti

by Renie Bowman | Jul 21, 2022 | Communication, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

While watching tv the other night, a commercial came on that got my attention. Yeah, that’s right. Believe it or not, an ad that was worth watching. In a closeup of his face, the owner of a local business was speaking directly into the camera. And lo and behold, he...
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