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The Food Addict

25. August 2008

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The Food Addict

I was livid and threw the food at her feet. She picked it up and left. I proceeded to bawl my eyes out through the entire movie, just eating the candy. I couldn’t finish it because the lump in my throat would not go away.

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Are You A Cliché?

12. August 2008

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Are You A Cliché?

Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by the ordinary things of life? Today, I was checking out at the Walmart cashier. She said, “Have a great day.” I responded with the typical, “Thanks. You too.”

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The Pity Pot

1. August 2008

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The Pity Pot

I seem to love the “pity pot,” and I know a lot of people, like me, who spend a lot of time there. And yes, I’m going to go there… How deep is that ring around your butt? Sometimes life brings so many trials at once, that finally even one silly thing pushes you over the edge. That is when I break out that ‘ole “pity pot” and plop down.

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The Hallmark of Friendship

2. July 2008

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The Hallmark of Friendship

One of my closest ‘lifetime’ friends is named Nearra. We have been through so much together. Nearra had dealt with physical abuse and as a result had turned to alcohol.

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God’s La-Z-Boy–A Story by Michelle Rocker

27. February 2008

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How do you react when an unexpected experience lands in your lap? How do you keep going when you are completely overwhelmed? When do you let your burdens weigh you down until you feel you can’t handle anymore? There is an answer. Once you learn this secret, you will know how to handle anything that [...]

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First Impressions Count–A Story by Michelle Rocker

10. February 2008

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My cousin Casi agreed to watch my children for me, while I went to a lunch meeting. To thank her, I went by Starbucks to get her a drink. I thought I remembered that she didn’t like coffee, so I ordered a caramel, apple cider. I pulled up to the window, and the cashier informed [...]

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