Susandoodles

Susandoodles

Love God, love life, love one another.

Susan is trained in journalism, teaching and ministry;
now retired, the blog provides a means to continue sharing thoughts.

Blog

  • I-70 Sports Link: KC Chiefs & KC Royals

                      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… Read more

  • Two sides of greatest gift: Giving love, receiving love

    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… Read more

  • The Family of Noah

    Sermon given for the 2nd Sunday of Lent; a mini-series on the Old Testament families. Scripture connections (using the New Living Translation): Genesis 5:32 After Noah was 500 years old,… Read more

  • no. No. NO! Do NOT arm teachers.

    I am a retired teacher.  I retired after teaching in alternative educational program for 20 years.  The President’s statement that we need to arm our teachers, much less to provide… Read more

  • Social media are today’s glass houses

    The familiar saying, “He who lives in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones” keeps bubbling up in my head.  This morning I suddenly realized that today’s social media is the equivalent… Read more

  • Journalism training rules

    Reading the KC Star’s opinion column from Thomas L. Friedman of the New York Times News Service,  I was reminded of some very important rules that the Mizzou’s School of… Read more

  • No icy lunch for Winter Storm Oliver

    Here in the Midwest, Winter Storm Oliver is dumping rain and ice all over the place.  Only one county from the KC Metro area, we are dealing with rain and… Read more

  • Prayer for our students

    I cannot imagine leaving the latest school shooting out of Sunday’s service.  We may live have a nation away from Florida, but our schools are being shaken repeatedly by shootings.… Read more

  • The Family of Adam & Eve Today

    Sermon given for the 1st Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2018. The Lenten sermons will be focusing on various families in the Old Testament.  Opening scripture (in the New Living Translation):… Read more

  • Enough is Enough: School shootings

    I just sent off a letter to the editor at the KC Star.  Sometimes I just have enough.  Even though I already posted once this morning, I turned to the… Read more

  • Reality through R-2’s class of ’72

    Admittedly graduates of 1972 are facing a new reality–we are reaching traditional retirement age.  Last week my hometown class faced the reality with the death of our classmate Steve.  The… Read more

  • Let’s rethink lobbying: What is best?

    My friend reminded me that lobbying is a concern.  I agree and had considered making a statement concerning the idea that has now become a profession when it should not.… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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