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Why Bother To Pause?
By Terese Luikens | | Health
Why Bother To Pause? Some religious people believe firmly that Saturday is the Sabbath, while others believe the official day of rest is Sunday. In the 1600s, the blue laws were written down establishing laws that the Puritans enacted to control morality. The sale of alcohol was prohibited on Sunday and most labor on that…
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Why Bother With True Grit?
By Terese Luikens | | Faith, Mental Health
Why Bother With True Grit? I admire the character Mattie, in the book and the movie, True Grit. When her father is murdered, she sets out to avenge his death. First she hires a gunman, Rooster Cogburn. Then, a Texan Ranger, LaBoeuf, also offers his services in the hunt for Chaney, the murder. Cogburn and…
Read More Why Bother Noticing Autumn?
By Terese Luikens | | Beauty, Gratitude
Why Bother Noticing Autumn? Summer is now officially over and Fall, my favorite season, has begun. The sky turns a deeper shade of blue, the heat from the sun mellows and the deciduous trees begin to show hints of red, and yellow. Although I know Autumn is the prelude to winter, I do not think…
Read More Why Bother Remembering Our Constitution?
By Terese Luikens | | Humor, Kids, Teaching
Why Bother Remembering Our Constitution? Every September 17, on Constitution Day, I am required, as a public school teacher, to present a lesson to my fourth grade students about this important document. By the time most students reach the fourth grade, they already know a few things about American history. They understand we have…
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