Category Archives: Everybody Has a Story

“Thin Places” (Book Review)

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

I finished this book a few days ago and have placed it on my virtual shelf. Painful as it was to read Mary’s story, every chapter still rang with hope. I encourage everyone to read this book, easily available through … Continue reading →

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Me and the HOV Lane (a Guest Post)

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Today I am happy to introduce to you my friend Steve Bato, a fellow member of the Dallas Area Writing Group (“DAWG”). If, like me, you are NOT a fan of urban freeway driving, I think you’ll relate to this … Continue reading →

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Selective Frugality, Part 2

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Jan C. Johnson

Howdy! My first post about Selective Frugality was “One Cent Cheaper,” published on February 11. Here is a follow-up. My friend Joey is a first-grade teacher with a delightful style and a heart full of love. Not long after I … Continue reading →

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Child’s Play

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Note to Dayle’s Simple Pleasures friends: I am a freelance writer for a group of local-interest magazines. I thought this post from the other day would give you a picture of the simple pleasure I get from my work. It … Continue reading →

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Riding With Marshall

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

I remember the first time I met Marshall Allen. It must have been about 1999 or 2000. I was out on my bike, just about five miles from home in the next little town, when a tall, athletic-looking cyclist crossed … Continue reading →

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Commissioned

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Wow, it just dawned on me that I never even told you about my son’s commissioning into the US Army! In my defense, it did happen 10 weeks before I even started my blog, but still. It was kind of … Continue reading →

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