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A VALUEABLE DOLL … WORTH ALMOST NOTHING EXCEPT JOY

Back then, when? I don’t remember but possible 23 to 25 years ago, three sisters entered a Duckwall’s Variety Store in Hugoton, Kansas. And came out with some dolls. One of which is shown above as she looks today in … Continue reading

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THIMBLES, BOTTLES, AND SOULS

This vintage metal thimble etched with “SPAIN,” Etsy says, might be worth about fifteen dollars for one, thirty-six dollars for twelve. Whatever the price today, I didn’t pay it. I found it in a box of mom’s items left on … Continue reading

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THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

“When will I have to stop going to church?” asked the little boy. “What?” I responded, not believing I could have heard right. “When will I have to stop going to church?” he repeated. Noticing my bewilderment, he clarified, “When … Continue reading

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WHAT’S YOUR PRICE (Part 5)

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH For a few days I’ve been talking about what one will “sell out” for. Let me change the thought to what will one “hold out” for. I saw a beautiful blonde on a talk show.. She … Continue reading

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WHY DOES GOD HIDE?

  A story is told that a man went to heaven and asked permission to return to earth to get something that was very valuable to him.  The angel gave him permission to do so.  The man returned to heaven’s … Continue reading

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