A story is often told,
of a bitter cold Christmas Eve.
Only 6 months into the war
witnesses later shared the lore
of an event hard to believe.
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The Summer Walk
This summer,
when I walked a certain path,
I noticed a tall weed.
Nothing to impede its growth
it grew and grew.
Continue readingNot in My Wheelhouse
Have you ever thought – oh, dang!
When a word pops up everywhere
but how did it even get there?
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By Nancy Chamberlain
Music has always been my healing mechanism. I wrote this song with a friend while going to school at BYU Idaho years ago. Recently, I wanted to add to it singing about my kids. The song is called “Believe”
Walking with a heavy load,
Wondering what my future holds.
Fearful, I will fail again,
Until I hear you say-
I believe in you.
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The Danger of Them and Us
I’ve been around
a minute or two.
Still learning as I go
but this much I know –
and you can quote me because
undeniably
it is true –
Continue readingIs it my story to tell?
Think before you share a story,
“Do I own in any way
the name I am about to say?”
Which means I will tell only
those adventures starring me.
Continue readingAllow Reaction Time
When you hear this bit of news
you will want to do something
but please don’t do anything
because right now, you will choose
to escalate not defuse.
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