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Right Answers

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Middle-born children are supposed to be people-pleasers, and I have reason to believe it. As far back as I can remember, I tried to give people the right answer to any questions they might ask me, including questions about myself … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

As a writer, one of my priorities is to encourage my readers — to put a positive spin on their day by adding a touch of humor, faith, helpful information, or any combination thereof. I do love to relate to … Continue reading →

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Redneck Traffic Jams

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Or, Murphy’s Laws of Cycling In The Boonies. Law #1 is that if you, the cyclist, are going to meet an oncoming motor vehicle on a narrow road, there is a 75% chance that it will be in a corner. … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Receiving

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a hundred times: “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35, NIV). And so we jockey for the position of “giver,” sidestepping everyone who tries to give to us. … Continue reading →

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Every Other Generation

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

(A quick note to the Company Girls: All three segments of “Sparks” are posted; you can find them by searching for Sparks to the right.) October, early 1960s: The Perfectionist. Five-year-old Janice regards the big sheet of paper taped to … Continue reading →

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Intervals

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

I have been so busy in the last couple of months that it’s been hard to find time to eat and sleep properly. Exercise totally goes by the wayside — not good! Brent, on the other hand, always remembers that … Continue reading →

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