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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This is a mock up masthead for http://www.creekbank.net. Julian Quebedeaux of Ninja Studios has crafted it. …

December 31, 2010 Quote for the day:  “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each year find you a better man.”  -Benjamin Franklin The end of another year.  They pass by faster and faster.  I’m also so much more thankful for each one of them and the blessings of God.  Thank you, Lord. …

Merry Christmas to all of our friends and readers.  We wish the very best to all of you and your families. ************************** Proverbs for the day: “A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.” Proverbs 22:9 Each day of the year is an opportunity to be generous.  Christmas is a time to reflect …

Proverbs for the Day: “He who guards his mouth and tongue, guards his soul from trouble.” Proverbs 21:23 “Christmas Jelly”   from Deep Roots copyright 2010 Creekbank Stories Of all my holiday gifts, Christmas jelly is always my favorite. Each year I receive this special gift from a very special lady in my life. Before I share what Christmas jelly …

Oswald Chambers: “God’s grace produces men and women with a strong family likeness to Jesus Christ, not pampered, spoiled weaklings.” Jesus is not interested in wimpy followers. “Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much great hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.”  -Mother Teresa. Let’s look for …

Proverb for your Day:  “A just balance and scales belong to the Lord…” Proverbs 16:11  A reminder on integrity in our business. How to get in the Christmas mood: take a group of precious Dry Creek girls caroling.  We went last night to three homes.  The singing was spirited; the spirit was inspiring.

“A soft answer turns away wrath.” Prov.15:1 It’s also called a “gentle answer.” A reminder: “how we say it is as important as what we say.”

Proverbs for the day: A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.   Prov. 13:12 “Lord, help me have influence and impact in the lives of my five grandchildren. Help me to leave an inheritance of love, family, laughter, fun, memories, and faith in You. Amen.”

Today I’ll be at the Grant Christmas Tree Farm. If you’re in the area, drop by.  It is the ultimate family place.  Learn more at http://www.grantchristmastreefarm.com That photo shows why I look writing books. It has been a wonderful way to make so many new friends of all ages and backgrounds.  My favorite quote right now is from cellist Yo …

“There ain’t no tacky like Southern tacky.”   I’ve seen it all: pink flamingos filling the yard, trees painted white up to head high, tires half-buried as borders around the flowers, junk freezers at the driveway end for the trash (can anyone spell t-r-a-s-h  b-e-n-d.) These are the things I love about Southern Living (and I’m not talking about the …