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Carrots and parsnips

Posted on March 7, 2020 by gretchenr17

The idea of dangling carrots in front of stubborn horses or donkeys has been around for centuries. It’s a simple idea, take a stick with a piece of string, fishing line, etc. and tie the carrot so that it is … Continue reading →

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affliction and victory

Posted on January 12, 2017 by gretchenr17

This new year held such promise on December 31, 2016. It hadn’t been messed with or taken out of the box. It was full of hope, dreams, plans, anything was possible. Now, as we near the end of the second … Continue reading →

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Courageous in all things

Posted on May 21, 2012 by gretchenr17

Mrs. Reilly was the 2nd grade teacher for my sons.  She was vivacious, enthusiastic, and the students loved her.  As the mother of 4 boys she understood the wiggling rambunctiousness that comes from little boys.  She planned exciting lessons and always … Continue reading →

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