Thinking Out Loud

Where To Get Help? What do you do with the excruciating pain of lost loved ones through death? Are these horrible feelings normal or abnormal? Whom do you rely on to share these deep feelings of loss? How can you find the adequate help that you need? There are answers to these questions.

Where Is Atlantis?

By Ken Murrell Depew Church of Christ The lost city of Atlantis. Where do you think it might be? Many books have been written by several authors detailing their opinions. After all, no one truly knows with certainty that this “lost” ancient city actually once existed.

“Are Excuses Like Hineys?”

As a student did you ever use this one? “But, teacher, I promise, my dog ate my homework!” Or telling your mom, “I didn’t think we should, but she made me!” Or just the plain old standby that works every time, “I just forgot, I’m sorry.

Where To Get Help?

What do you do with the excruciating pain of lost loved ones in death, and are these horrible feelings normal or abnormal? Whom do you rely on to share these deep feelings of loss? How can you find the adequate help that you need? There are answers to these questions.

“Concrete and carefree walkers are not always compatible”

A daily two-mile walk is an excellent thing for many of us. Nothing like fresh air, exercise, and an invigorating conversation with your walking buddy. Those four thousand + steps can clear your thinking, give you more energy, and actually change your mood for the better.

Forever changed

You wouldn't have liked Eddy in his younger days! Eddy was a Tulsa fireman, and unfortunately, he had a drinking problem. His wife Anna Marie said “every time Eddy got a few beers under his belt he thought he could whip the whole police department”.

Would you search for a friend?

Have you ever searched on Facebook for a long-lost friend? It’s a great way to connect with a former high school buddy. Some have bridged across miles and then became attached in marriage. Most just rekindle an old friendship which had been lost through time and miles.

About Old Friends

A frog decided to play a joke on a mouse. The mouse was looking for a way to cross the pond. The frog suggested, “Let me help you. If you tie your foot to my foot, I can tow you across the pond as I swim.

Family Discussions

Samantha loved watching her cats play. They ran with each other, and tackled each other, honing their skills. But Sadie seemed to always be set upon by both Lucy and Tom. Lucy was the “alpha” or oldest of the three. Tom was a male younger than Sadie and he was always pouncing and jumping on Sadie.

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