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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 62 min
Be a Dandelion
Considered a curse in the lawns, gardens, and flower beds of many people, the bright little Dandelion perseveres regardless of its...
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MJ Rodriguez
Jan 242 min
Expectations
Expectations. We all have them. The question is, are they benefiting us or hurting us? Recently, someone asked me why my kids succeed in...
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MJ Rodriguez
Dec 19, 20221 min
Christmas Trivia
1. Which Gospels tell of the birth of Christ? 2. What is the meaning of Emmanuel? 3. Who named Jesus? 4. How many...
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MJ Rodriguez
Oct 10, 20222 min
For heaven's sake!
Recently I heard a school receptionist say that a certain teacher had lied. Surprised, I asked what he said, and she explained that he...
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MJ Rodriguez
Aug 29, 20222 min
Delete it!
I typed a line, a sentence, a paragraph, then deleted it. Those words on my page disappeared, and I cannot retrieve them. I can retype...
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MJ Rodriguez
May 18, 20222 min
Introvert Blues
Being somewhat of an introvert, I usually keep quiet when I’m in a group or around strangers. Maybe it’s because I have eleven brothers...
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MJ Rodriguez
Apr 19, 20224 min
Do I have to plant things?
My mom always raised a garden, and when I became an adult, I thought I had to plant a garden and preserve vegetables for the winter...
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MJ Rodriguez
Nov 29, 20212 min
Ode to an Oil Lamp
O thou purposeful piece of art! How did you come about? I imagine you in a past life, serving in a humble abode, shedding light for a...
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MJ Rodriguez
Jul 14, 20211 min
Poem
Love from a Ruffled Face “Who gave you those?” My son’s chubby hands grasped a line of paper dolls. Laughter replaced tears. “The lady...
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MJ Rodriguez
Jul 26, 20202 min
Stupid Things
Do you ever think about all the stupid things you’ve done? Or maybe you’re not like me and have never done anything stupid. I sure wish I...
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MJ Rodriguez
Aug 17, 20192 min
Can you say Indie?
I’ve been debating the issue of traditional publishing versus independent publishing (self-publishing). I’ve read several articles about...
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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 26, 20181 min
Gratitude
I'm so glad the Lord looks at my heart. He knows me better than I know myself, and loves me in spite of my failures and weaknesses. He is...
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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 19, 20173 min
No Child Left Behind?
Are our children being left behind? Working as an educator for more than twenty years has opened my eyes to the nitty-gritty, where you...
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MJ Rodriguez
Mar 2, 20172 min
What's with America's love affair with celebrities?
I’m just curious—what is with the love affair America has with celebrities? Celebrities are just people doing a job, which happens to be...
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MJ Rodriguez
Dec 24, 20162 min
Christmas is a Christian Holiday
What is it about the season of Christmas that causes so much controversy? There doesn’t seem to be the same kind of issues over any other...
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MJ Rodriguez
Oct 26, 20163 min
Adventurous Heart
Do you ever look at an unfamiliar road and wonder where it leads? Have you ever taken off down that road just to find out? Today I did....
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MJ Rodriguez
Jan 18, 20162 min
Dream On
I am a dreamer. I dream about a lot of things. And I have had some important dreams fulfilled. But not I’m not just a dreamer. I believe...
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