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Panic settled upon me after hearing how driven the state of Kansas has become in its effort to lure, entice, kidnap the KC Chiefs across state lines. Wouldn’t that be a federal offense? The same sense of panic sat in when Jackson County failed to renew the tax for the KC Royals in April. Why panic? I
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During the past few months, I have had the honor of officiating at two funerals, and yesterday I attended a third funeral. There is one resounding principle that keeps ringing in my ears: the greatest gift ever is love. Yesterday’s funeral was for a member of my church family of 28 years. I came to this community to
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I am currently in Salina, Kansas, and have lived through one of the stereotypical weather events: a super cell that spawned baseball sized hail and tornadoes. Being from Missouri, these storms are not really that unfamiliar, but the circumstances made this event entirely unique. First, no TV. Living in an outdated dorm with no TV
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Weeks have raced by since I have had a chance to write down a few thoughts. This morning my summer routines are reestablished and I have a wonderful set of stories about morning walks to share. In the summer, my daughter and I like to walk early in the morning before we begin the busy
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I was able to have an early morning walk today. There is absolutely nothing like it in the world–spring at day break. We hooked up the dogs and off we went. The cool of the morning did not seem to effect us as we watched the sun shine through the light fog. As we reached
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April traditionally is the month that Missouri does its state testing. The MAP, Missouri Assessment Project, sends chills down the spines of teachers and administrators. Students seem to care less. With the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) trying to improve education, the MAP is the primary scorecard for schools. The NCLB has established expectations
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What a glorious morning we have had! The weather is typical March with the sun playing cat & mouse with the thick fluff (cumulus) clouds. Around town you can find jonquils and daffodils blooming. The goldfinch are indeed turning gold. The robins are singing. Oh yes, the March winds are blowing, too. When Easter arrives
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How quickly does free time flit away. After a full week off, we return to work tomorrow morning. Sometimes I wonder why we play with our schedules and shift our routines because it can throw a person’s system way out of whack. But there is that need for re-energizing both physically and mentally. Spring break
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I had a very special occasion this week. I had the opportunity to sit with a friend as she went through four hours of interviews with the Board of Ordained Ministry. During those hours I felt honored that I could be there to pray and to support my friend. Sometimes we forget that prayer is
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Yesterday afternoon I listened to the life story of a dyslexic/ADHD young man. He understands. Dyslexia and ADHD are not something that can be cured. It is an organic structure that is for life! I am constantly amazed at how many in education, especially, think that you can “cure” dyslexia and ADHD or they think
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Tonight I am blessed to participate in a community celebration of one very special couple, Carl and Carol, as they celebrate 50 years of marriage. In that 50 years, they have raised their own family, but they have also raised a number of other very fortunate kids. Two of those kids are my own who
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In my work world of education, Monday comes in with all kinds of excitement. Students this Monday had not seen each other for four days since we had had two snow days last week. Four days of not seeing each other sure does make teaching tough. Each student has a new story to share. Each
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Love God, love life, love one another.
Susandoodles 