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20 Things I’ve Learned in My 50s

by: Steve Watkins In: Faith, Lists, Observations, writing on: August 20, 2019

•Some days when you get out of bed, it's just going to hurt. •Ibuprofen is a wonderful drug, preventive and otherwise. •No matter how much it disgusts you …

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2018 – My Best, Worst, and Other List

by: Steve Watkins In: journal, Observations, writing on: December 26, 2018

Favorite Books Read: Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller; My Southern Journey, Rick Bragg; Learning to Speak God from Scratch, Jonathan Merritt Best Movies …

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One-Upping the Other Guy…

by: Steve Watkins In: culture, Observations on: May 17, 2012

These two convenience store competitors in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador may not have chosen the best location to compete with one another, but one is clearly the more …

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Six Sunsets…

by: Steve Watkins In: Observations on: May 16, 2012

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Daddy, They Came!!!

by: Steve Watkins In: Observations, Uncategorized on: May 12, 2012

Daddy:   Just before you you left us, you asked me to take care of a few things. You knew I would do them, but I'm glad you asked, anyway. What you …

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Vacation Not – Adventure, Yes

by: Steve Watkins In: Observations, People, Uncategorized on: May 8, 2012

While we're not particularly die-hard fans of anything on television today, Dana and I have always been drawn to the CBS reality show, The Amazing Race, where …

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Dear Daddy…

by: Steve Watkins In: Father-Son-Holy Spirit, Observations, People on: May 4, 2012

  I was thinking of you at this moment. For just a fleeting second I was thinking how much you would enjoy this view...then I remembered you see …

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It’s an Honor: An Open Letter to WordPress Bloggers and Those Who Read My Blog

by: Steve Watkins In: Observations, Uncategorized on: April 26, 2012

"If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing." ~ Ben Franklin On any …

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Let’s Pray About It (or just do nothing)

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Observations, People, Uncategorized on: April 20, 2012

Keenly aware of his own shortcomings, Jack still liked to think of himself as a decent enough man. Complex by nature and misunderstood by most, Jack walked …

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The Holy Spirit: Our Bastard Stepchild?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Balance, Observations, The Bible on: April 17, 2012

"It is better for you that I go away. If I do not go away, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, will not come to you. If I go away, I will send Him to you." ~ John …

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How to Be a Good Wife – 9 Timely Tips

by: Steve Watkins In: Observations, People, Uncategorized on: April 14, 2012

1. Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - ON  TIME. This is a way of letting him know you have been thinking about …

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The Language of Coachspeak

by: Steve Watkins In: Observations on: April 12, 2012

A quick follow-up from yesterday's post: Here in Arkansas - It's the Perfect Storm. http://wp.me/p2bjEC-8j Quotes (and interpretations) from Coach Gus Malzan …

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Here in Arkansas – It’s the Perfect Storm

by: Steve Watkins In: Observations, People on: April 11, 2012

I have some 20 years experience in the news media - writing, editing, publishing, and as much as I love sports, I've never written a single sports story. Today …

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Discovering Tozer

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Balance, Life Strategies, Observations, People, The Bible on: April 10, 2012

Two good friends recently turned me on to the works of A.W. Tozer, who in 1919, began 44 years of Christian ministry. His works are among the most insightful …

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Is the Easter Bunny the Anti-Christ?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Father-Son-Holy Spirit, Observations, People, The Bible on: April 9, 2012

Last Christmas eve I attended a candlelight service where 50 or so people came together to prepare their hearts for the celebration of Christ's birth. I've …

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Happy Transparent Birthday, Dana.

by: Steve Watkins In: Balance, Life Strategies, Observations, People on: April 7, 2012

Happy 39th birthday, my sweet love. What would I do without you? 39 Reasons I Love You... You make me smile and laugh. Despite my quirks and faults, you …

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Aggressively Pursuing the UN-balanced Life

by: Steve Watkins In: Balance, Life Strategies, Observations on: April 5, 2012

"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." ~ James Dean For years, I've considered my obsessive-compulsive behavior to be a character …

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What do Jesus, Sarah Palin and Al Sharpton Have in Common?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Life Strategies, Observations, People on: April 3, 2012

Not that much that I can see, honestly. But they all get a lot of "hits." I love writing. And almost as much as I love writing, I love the metrical study of …

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Taking a Break from Breaking News

by: Steve Watkins In: Balance, Life Strategies, Observations, People, What Would it Look Like if... on: March 28, 2012

  From 8 to 5 or so each day, I have the privilege to work with a tremendous group of people. With about 30 or so employees, we are small in number, …

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The Binge: 12 Lessons Learned

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Life Strategies, Observations on: March 27, 2012

"The only book that shall ever be written is the one that flows up from the heart, forced out by the inward pressure. When such a work has gestated within a …

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