Tag Archives: United States

Gift #466: Pioneer Village

Posted on October 14, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

One of the special features of Spring Mill State Park is the Pioneer Village in the west corner of the park.  It is comprised of many buildings (some restored from the original site, and others brought in from throughout the state) … Continue reading →

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Gift #440: New Eyes

Posted on September 12, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’ve struggled for a long time over today’s post.  It’s a heavy day for many Americans as we remember the events of 12 years ago.  Quite frankly, I didn’t want to revisit it, especially on my blog.   I like to … Continue reading →

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Gift #428: Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on August 29, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Fifty years ago, words were spoken which altered the course of our history.  On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a single man  addressed the nation, calling it to justice and compassion and outlining the dream he imagined for his … Continue reading →

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Gift #380: Independence Day

Posted on July 5, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

This week marks the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, arguably the turning point of the Civil War.  As our nation poured out its blood and sweat to make the ideals of our Declaration of Independence a reality, it’s … Continue reading →

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Gift #379: mountain lessons

Posted on July 4, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’m lonesome for Colorado today and am looking back at my pictures from a month ago.  These were taken at Mt. Falcon Park, one of my favorite places to be.  The mountains are a great source of comfort to me.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #356: Denver Botanic Gardens

Posted on June 7, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

One of my most beloved places on earth!  My mom and I spent today in the company of the flowers.  The gardens were so beautiful.  My mind forgets, no matter how hard I try to remember, the beauty of these … Continue reading →

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Gift #348: Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 16, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

This is another bird book I found at Black dog Books.  It was a little pricey, but it is an antique bird guide used by a young woman in the 1890s.  There are sketched drawings of birds and descriptions of … Continue reading →

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Gift #187: Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s blog is not so much about the day as about the verb.  The very ability to choose to give thanks is in itself a gift.  And it’s a choice that changes everything.  We hear a lot about the first … Continue reading →

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Gift #180: Beasley’s apple orchard

Posted on November 15, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

One of the special blessings about living in Indiana are the abundance of  little orchards and pumpkin patches scattered about.  I love all the outdoor stands and mom/pop farms that sell their produce throughout the summer and fall.  I’m fortunate … Continue reading →

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