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Change of Command

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Where was I last week? I’m glad you asked… Our older son, Eric, has served in the US Army for over six years. Last month he called to let us know he would soon be receiving his first command assignment, … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

If friendship is a gift, then my writing buddy, Kelsey Gillespy, is a gift that keeps on giving. She and I have worked together for just over a year now. We meet most every week, critiquing each other’s stories and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Fiasco – I mean, FEAST.

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jan C. Johnson

What I’d like to know is, why don’t we eat normal food for Thanksgiving? Like lasagna or steak. Or at least, if we’re going to eat poultry, start with a bird that isn’t five times the size we usually cook, … Continue reading →

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Out With the New, In With the Old

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

Did you ever get rid of a piece of furniture to make room for a replacement… without knowing whether the replacement would even function, or fit in the space? It’s a commitment. It takes some faith to burn a bridge … Continue reading →

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Daze of Christmas

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jan C. Johnson

“Did you have a good Christmas?” People ask me in all innocence, then back slowly away as they see my eyes glaze. So our holiday was no Norman Rockwell print. At least I have recovered sufficiently to talk about it … Continue reading →

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Relay

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Jan C. Johnson

Okay, can you stand one more post about my one-and-only relay triathlon? And then I’m done. No, really; I promise. Not another word. It’s just that, a week or so after the event, I had one of those little “light-bulb” … Continue reading →

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