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Classroom Approved

The words “back to school” can stir up many different emotions. Some young parents hear “school” and are instantly filled with dread and anxiety. Leaving their wide eyed babes for the first time can make for heavy hearts and tear-stained eyes in the parking lot. For...
Lights, camera, and Remodel

Lights, camera, and Remodel

Maybe it’s the pollen, but something about springtime creates an itch within us all to get busy. Whether it’s a simple task like cleaning out a cluttered closet or a more elaborate one such as adding on a sunroom or a screened-in porch, the start of spring gets...
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Freedom of fire

When I was a young buck, I decided if there was a rule, I was going to break it. There have been many distinct times in my life when I have felt suffocated by others’ control, expectations, or rules. Unfortunately, my feisty nature would have me push away those limits...
They Just Want to be Thanked

They Just Want to be Thanked

It’s the year 2005. American families across the nation have spent the entire morning filling up coolers with ice and an assortment of drinks. There is a glorious spread of unhealthy snack foods on the kitchen counter, with no charcuterie board within view. In...
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Prayers from Sea

At the beginning of this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to “carry out a special military operation.” (1) In January, news channels all around the world flashed the same satellite images across screens. The images showed at least 100,000 Russian troops...