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Prepare to be Assimilated
Book Review: Singularity by Steven James If you could slow your aging process down, would you? Are we being replaced by computers? Can a robot have human tendencies? “Is death really negotiable?” This thought plagues Jevin Banks in Singularity. These questions go...
Whispers of the Season
I'm still having a hard time believing that Christmas is here again! Where did 2013 go? I have no idea. 😀 It's Christmas week and we're celebrating how Love came down to us in the form of a baby. He didn't come with flashing lights and a megaphone blaring his name....
From the Manger to the Cross
Jesus came at Christmas, so we could celebrate Easter. That is the reason for the season. Not all the bright lights, tinsel, Santa, presents, etc. While all of that is fun—it’s not the true meaning of Christmas. Do we remember this or do we bury ourselves in...
Mama’s Tree
I love decorating our house for Christmas! In the past it looked like a festive bomb went off in every room. However, I’ve taken medication to cure my decorating bug and gone with less. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still something in almost every room (my husband’s...
Christmas Spirit
She ripped the toy from another shopper’s hand. “It’s mine. I saw it first.”The woman’s eyes narrowed and grabbed the prize back. “Oh, no you didn’t. I did.”“Hey,” she said, her voice raising an octave.One tugged. The other cursed and pulled on the end of the toy.And...
Book Memories
When I was little you couldn't get my nose out of a Nancy Drew book! I loved to get lost in a mystery with my favorite teenage detective. I remember my mom calling me to do my chores and I would say, "Just one more chapter." To which she would reply, "Darlene, close...
Police Academy Speech – Do you respect your police services?
Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go to the police academy. Of course, back then I thought policewomen ran around in fancy clothes and high heels. Yes, I wanted to be a Charlie’s Angel. I know what you’re thinking. Give your head a shake, Darlene....
Do We Forget?
Today is Remembrance Day. It's a day we set aside to remember those who fought for our freedom and for those who continue to do so. But do we really take time out of our busy schedules to do this? And why only once a year? Shame on us for not paying more attention! In...