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Tag: Only The Good Friday

  • 10 “Good” Reasons For Snow In April – “Only The Good” Friday

    Are there 10 “Good” reasons for snow in April?  Yes, of course. If I didn’t look at the “Good” side of it…I might  sit down and cry.  So on this “Only The Good” Friday” I’m going to share with you my reasons for being grateful for snow at this late spring date. I woke up…

  • Good Friday – “Only The Good” Friday

    Since this really is “Good Friday,” I thought I would make it the main focus of my “Only The Good” Friday. Yes, I was there… No… not the original “Good Friday,” … but  I traveled to the Holy Land a number of years ago and the trip remains vivid in my mind.   I want to…

  • Easter Is A Laughing Matter – Only The Good Friday

    Easter is only a week away…which means Spring is around the corner.  I love spring… and Easter is one of my favorite holidays. To cheer up your Friday… I’m passing on Only Good Easter jokes.   On this “Only The Good” Friday… I’m giving you a copy of these jokes so you can hang them on…

  • Kids Say The Darndest Things – “Only The Good” Friday

    During the fifties, The Art Linkletter Show was on every afternoon. Part of the program was a segment called “Kids Say The Darndest Things.” The children were all dressed up, sitting on stools and Art would ask them questions. Oh my… some of the things that would come out of their mouths. Once I had…

  • Mother Teresa – “Only The Good” Friday

    The first time I remember seeing Mother Teresa was the night she received the Nobel Peace Prize,  in 1979.   That evening, she stood before the world as example of doing good… and that it was possible to bridge cultures, classes and religions with caring and love.   When Mother Teresa received the prize, she was asked,…

  • Living At Base Of The Rocky Mountains – Only The Good Friday

    Living at the base of the Rocky Mountains often goes unappreciated by me.  That is until I look up and see the grandeur of Mt. Timpanogus  covered with snow.  Timp… the  magnificent protector…looms over our little valley here in Utah.   It is an unusual mountain because you can view the front side of the mountain…

  • Acts Of Kindness – Only The Good Friday

    Acts of kindness certainly is not limited to adult behavior.  Timothy Crookston of Kaysville, Ut has been helping his neighbors since he could walk.  He is now twelve, and is known to his neighbors as a friend and helper.   He takes out the trash, cleans yards, mows lawns, cleans houses and does what ever he…

  • Seeing The World Through New Eyes

    Several years ago, I enjoyed the movie Dead Poet Society.  There were many memorable scenes, but one in particular stands out in my mind.  English teacher, John Keating, played by Robin Williams, stands on his desk and encourages his students to “Look at the world differently.”  Standing on the desk was Keatings visual demonstration for…