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In Memoriam: Jack Jordan Ammann, Jr.

Jack Jordan Ammann, Jr. entered the undiluted Presence of the Lord on September 23, 2012. He was born January 3, 1933, to Jack Jordan Ammann and Louise Mangham Ammann (Carson). He loved to tell people he was born at the insane asylum. His grandparents worked at the San Antonio State Hospital, known as the insane … Read more

Gone from My Sight

My beloved husband Jack went to Heaven this morning. I will miss him terribly but I am so glad that he is no longer in pain and no longer confused. May Light Perpetual shine upon him. O GOD, whose mercies cannot be numbered; Accept our prayers on behalf of the soul of thy servant departed, … Read more

Twenty years ago today …

… I walked into the chiropractor’s office at the end of a long and busy day. My head throbbed from one of my frequent migraines, and I was hoping for relief. The chiropractor directed me to sit on a stool, then he took my head in his hands and twisted. Instantly, I felt like I … Read more

Looking Ahead

This time of year, many bloggers and freelancers are posting goals for the coming year. Often the goals are ambitious, ranging from weight loss to income gain. However, my plans for the coming year are simpler. As I age and have increased family caregiving responsibilities, I am slowing down. I’m blessed to have an associate, … Read more

Did You Get an E-Reader for Christmas?

My pre-teenage nephew got a Kindle Fire for Christmas. I told him about the many years that ebook authors told people about ebooks and ebook readers (pre-Kindle types). Of course, he couldn’t relate to people not knowing—or caring—about ebooks and ebook readers. Back when the Kindle was first introduced, I predicted that it would have … Read more