Category Archives: Spontaneous and Unscripted

Extempore, spontaneous and unscripted ideas for a post while away from the desk. These are the best articles to write as events unfold. You never know when the inspiration hits to write down a thought or share an experience that will inspire the reader.

The Beach, A BBQ And Some Fireworks

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Another weekend has come and gone, and while many ignored social distancing, it was past time to get outside for some fun in the sun! High schools and may college graduates could not enjoy their well-deserved graduation ceremony but improvised another way to celebrate their achievement. I don’t think the masses will let some virus run their lives telling them where to stand, where not to go and how to conduct their daily lives…in fear and confusion.

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Dead Plants

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Watering those beautiful plants can be a challenge when you’re gone for the weekend or even longer and I would hate to see all of that hard work and attention wither up and die when my plants aren’t watered. Some plants can be a bit annoying in that; they take away from the space they occupy instead accentuate it. This is why having the right plant is essential, but nothing is more annoying than having a plant that will not respond to the care and attention that you give it.

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Why The Guilt? – So You Did Not Go to Church Sunday?

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Where were you when the church doors were open? That’s a question that makes the “AWOL” church member blush with guilt because of what others may be thinking. Somehow church attendance seems to correlate with your “spiritual maturity and depth” in the Lord; I say that sarcastically.

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There is no GOD, There Was No Jesus!

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There, now that I got that out of the way and I have your attention, I hope you read on so that I can validate my statements! Social media is starting to ramp up with such statements. Church scandals played out online and reported in the news makes anyone ask, … Continue reading →