Author Archives: Mark@IdeaJones

Day of Rest

Sunday has always been our “day of rest.” Christian upbringing and all – “…and on the seventh day…” So why does it seem that we don’t get much rest? These days, Sundays are more like “hurry up and finish these … Continue reading

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Play Date

Our dogs don’t get out as much as they’d like. We get busy, and their trips to the park get pushed off again. We have a large yard, so they can get up some pretty decent speed just running from … Continue reading

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“The Last Waltz”

“The Last Waltz” may not be the greatest name for a used record sale, but at least it feels musical. And who knows? You’ll probably find some Strauss waltzes in the classical section, if that’s what you’re after. Capital Public … Continue reading

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The Value of a Smile

Getting started in the arts is hard. There’s the work involved, which, if you really feel a passion for it, takes time, energy, research, planning and a certain amount of faith. Will anyone get what you do? Will anyone like … Continue reading

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“I Never Promised You a Rose Garden”

The challenge was for a new post each day in June. I expect at this point that the challenge will be met, even if all the posts (this one?) haven’t been stellar. I’ve been seeing a lot lately that could … Continue reading

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