Monthly Archives: May 2022

LETTER TO EDITOR

Posted on May 28, 2022 by oneta hayes

Hello, Friends. I’m guessing you thought you were reading a letter from me, but, no, it was written by my mom, Amy. 😀 I guess you could say I came about my ranting honestly! I will point out how appropriate … Continue reading →

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SADIE DOES

Posted on May 27, 2022 by oneta hayes

Beyond that hill is a magnificent house owned by Sadie. As a young widow, Sadie had to work hard to supply food for her family. One day she plowed up a treasure. Half million dollars worth. Lots of money in … Continue reading →

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THURSDAY THOUGHTS

Posted on May 26, 2022 by oneta hayes

I find it funny that the “save the planet” people promote “save nature” but not people. Reminder: People came along with the planet. That bit of human at conception is definitely nature and remains such until death. “Pants are comfortable, … Continue reading →

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THE DOWNFALL

Posted on May 25, 2022 by oneta hayes

Eve beheld the fruit, So luscious, ripe, dewy red The first temptation. ********** https://ronovanwrites.com/2022/05/23/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-411-fruit-and-ripe/ Thank you, Ronovan, for hosting this challenge.

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STELLA’S RAGE

Posted on May 24, 2022 by oneta hayes

Sixty-two years of budgeting!  Stella offered routine and capable service for forty years.  Now she was retiring with no luxuries.  If something cost more than $16, Stella didn’t buy! Her dad died and left $600 for Stella.  Her chance for … Continue reading →

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REUBEN WAS WOKE

Posted on May 23, 2022 by oneta hayes

Hey I’m sticking with more observations about Reuben.  (If you didn’t read yesterday’s post, you might want to go there first. https://onetahayes.com/2022/05/22/where-is-reuben-when-theres-work-to-be-done/)  Now, why do I say Reuben was woke.  I’ll tell you. 1. He started out with an abundance of … Continue reading →

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WHERE IS REUBEN WHEN THERE’S WORK TO BE DONE?

Posted on May 22, 2022 by oneta hayes

A GRANDDAD CHALLENGE. “WHERE IS REUBEN WHEN THERE’S WORK TO BE DONE” This is a topic in a list of sermons in Granddad Jim’s Bible. I took it as a challenge to see what it might mean to me – … Continue reading →

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BUT THE BIBLE DOESN’T SAY “DON’T GAMBLE”

Posted on May 20, 2022 by oneta hayes

Following my theme of “don’t eat the daisies” which I have discussed https://onetahayes.com/2022/05/06/too-nice-to-call-eating-daisies-sin/ As Guardian Ad litem I sat in court waiting for my case to come up.  The scenario before me was something like this. Judge to Grandparents who … Continue reading →

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LET GOD TOOT YOUR HORN

Posted on May 19, 2022 by oneta hayes

Conversation with Pete, my twenty-something grandson. Pete, the chances are that you will walk in here someday and I will be gone. In that case, how will you finish this sentence? “I wish I had asked Grandma…..” What will it … Continue reading →

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WATERS OF JOY

Posted on May 18, 2022 by oneta hayes

A GRANDDAD CHALLENGE. This verse was a topic in a list of sermons in Granddad Jim’s Bible. I took it as a challenge to see what it might mean to me – to us. Isaiah 12:3-4 King James Version 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out … Continue reading →

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