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Posted on August 8, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Children tell it like it is… Like the little girl trying to keep up with her mom while she calls to her “Why can’t we go barefoot?” They were coming out the house, both in summer dresses – she didn’t understand why barefoot… Continue Reading “I Want My Mommy…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: alone, answers, barefoot, child, children, Father, God, handsome, heavenly, Jesus, kingdom, lost, mom, mommy, mother, pretty, tears
Posted on August 1, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Recently I attended a conference. Lots of exciting events and learning opportunities were available. At the beginning of the first day the speaker said “Good morning, Ya’ll are going to have a great, full day!” Immediately it struck me… “What if we had a… Continue Reading “7 Days to ‘Grate-Full’”
Category: UncategorizedTags: challenge, conference, days, God, grateful, great, mountains, seven, Tennessee, thanking, Thanks
Posted on July 25, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Just the other day I was all out of nice, thank goodness no one was around. Then today I met the nicest 65 year young lady who said “When my husband gets home, he just wants a quiet place, because after his long days… Continue Reading “When Your Nice Runs Out…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: attitude, children, client, dog, expectations, husband, labrador, meat, nice, roast, urgency
Posted on July 18, 2014
by Paris Renae
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I suppose it depends on where you grew up.. Fireflies? Lightning Bugs? Either name is so much fun. The minute you hear one or the other you have visions of children chasing through the night air with jars at the ready… Once, at an… Continue Reading “Fireflies or Lightning Bugs?”
Category: UncategorizedTags: bugs, children, creation, fireflies, fun, God, lightning, lights, mountains, Smoky, symphony, synchornized, Tennessee, Thanks
Posted on July 11, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Do you have a friend? I hope you do. There are people who go through life and don’t have that friend – the one who knows them almost as well as their mother. Friendship is a lot of work. You give, they take. You… Continue Reading “A Friend Loves…At All Times”
Category: UncategorizedTags: advice, B.F.F., forgive, forgiveness, friend, giving, God, heart, life, lifelong, love, prayer
Posted on July 4, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Today is my favorite holiday – I’ve often been asked why… Could be that I love summertime and it’s the true summer holiday. Could be that it usually means barbeques and our children. Could be I love fireworks… I was blessed with great… Continue Reading “Happy 4th of July!”
Category: UncategorizedTags: 4th, Abraham, America, American, barbeque, Bless, blessed, Constitution, country, courage, Delaration, Federalist, fireworks, God, history, holiday, Independence, July, Lincoln, pride, sacrifice, summertime
Posted on June 27, 2014
by Paris Renae
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P is a funny letter – literally. Once an author, known for her humorous style, said that she purposely used funny sounding words to get the reader’s attention. Pedal pushers are today’s capris. Not so long ago it wasn’t acceptable for a girl or woman to… Continue Reading “Pedal Pushers, Puddle Jumpers, and other funny ‘P’ words…”
Posted on June 20, 2014
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Clouds swirl, turning from white to gray to almost black. One large drop splatters, followed by scattered pelts of drops here and there. Drooping heads and wilted petals need relief. Suddenly – with a whoosh – the rain begins to soak thirsty ground. Winds… Continue Reading “Thru the Window…”
Category: UncategorizedTags: calm, clouds, drops, God, heart, needed, peace, provided, provision, rain, relief, rest, soul, thirsty, Word
Posted on June 13, 2014
by Paris Renae
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This week I’m sharing fun vacation spots, remembrances, and mishaps… Since this blog is about the Stories of Our Lives, email me with your funny/memorable vacation story. I will select one to ‘re-tell’ it in the month of July – come on now, share those stores.… Continue Reading “VACATION”
Category: UncategorizedTags: America, bacon, beach, California, campground, camping, coast, fire, firefly, mountain, picnic, remember, RV, sand, smoke, Smoky, smores, stories, Tennessee, tent, vacation, wind
Posted on June 6, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Have you noticed all the fun names for hair salons: Shear Talent, The Mane Event, Hairpeace, The Tease, Tangles, Head Hunter, Cuttin’ Up, Hair Force, Off the Top, Sophisticuts, – and my personal favorite – Curl Up & Dye! Hairdressers are a breed all… Continue Reading “ODE TO A HAIRDRESSER”
Category: UncategorizedTags: anatomy, color, cosmetology, dye, feet, hair, haircut, hairdresser, ode, salons, sylist, uniforms, varicose, veins
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