Decisions or Divine Intervention? By: Nancy Whitaker Every day, we literally make tens of thousands big and small decisions, consciously or unconsciously. From priorities we set at work, to stories we tell, from which shirt to wear, to what we have for dinner. Now these are not big decisions, they are simple choices we make such…
Category: Pennies for Your Thoughts
God Bless the U.S.A.
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Usually they say that the corn should be knee high by July 4, and that summer should be in full swing by now. This year, however, I am beginning to think we are living in a monsoon. My grill is patiently awaiting to cook some burgers, my park benches…
Something “Squirrely”
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Hunting and eating animals were the only way the pioneers had to get fresh meat to feed their families. Our forefathers were happy if they could go out and shoot a bear, buffalo, opossum, deer, rabbit or anything that moved and cook it up for supper. I have never been…
A HAIRY SITUATION
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker It is always fun to go to an outdoor concert, sit under the stars and listen to a band. I not only enjoy the music, but am always impressed with how people from all walks of life come together in one setting. One of my favorite things to…
THE PERFECT “SELFIE”
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I remember when I was little of my grandpa taking me up to a photographers studio and having my picture taken. I sat in a little chair and posed with my legs crossed and my arms folded. I really didn’t care for the whole picture taking experience, however,…
Discount! Discount !
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I am always looking for some kind of a good deal. Maybe I am a penny pincher, but to me there is nothing better than getting a discount or having a coupon for an item. It seems as if Sunday newspapers usually have the fliers with coupons in…
DRIVING MISS DAISY
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Of all the occupations I would not want to be, the one I am definitely not cut out for, would be anything connected with driving a motor vehicle. Since embracing the “single” life, I have to depend on myself to drive and maneuver to get to where I want…
TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker When I was little, I thought my Mama was old at age 30. I thought my grandparents were ancient at age 50. Now my views have changed on what is “old.” Today, I think anyone close to 95 may be old. None of us want to face our…
Talking to the Man in the Moon
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker CROONERS have sung about it, astronomers have studied it and man has walked on it. The moon has had a powerful influence on our lives since time began I have always been a moon watcher, believed in the signs of the moon and I am in awe of…
HITCHIN’ A RIDE
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker Years ago I remember my Grandma and Grandpa stopping to pick up hitchhikers. Rambling along in an old 1953 Ford, we would see a person who was going somewhere with their thumb out and knew they needed a ride. Yes, we usually picked them up. Hitchhiking back in…
MAKING SOAP
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I have never claimed to be a so called Arts and Crafts person, but I do like to cook and create various recipes and try household tips to save time and money. Everyone likes to save a dollar or two, at least I do, because as Ben Franklin…
A Visit to the Doctor
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A Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker You would think that by my age I would get over my fear of doctors. Doctors have always frightened me and I believe each time I go to an appointment, they will have bad news. There are so many things to check about our health, especially when…
I THOUGHT I SAW A PORCUPINE
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Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker I know that sometimes I wonder about the strangest things. The other night while riding home from a music gig with my friend, I looked over at the side of the road and saw an animal laying there which had probably met his demise on the highway. The…
