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A Night Unlike Any Other – a Christmas poem by me
22 Dec 2010

A Night Unlike Any Other – a Christmas poem by me

by kevinearl | posted in: Holidays, Poetry & Musings | 1

While watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music, I had a desire to write a Christmas poem. It may not be the same caliber of Isaiah’s writings sung in Handel’s Messiah, but these are some of the thoughts and … Continued

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Following yonder star and revisiting Bethlehem
14 Dec 2010

Following yonder star and revisiting Bethlehem

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Holidays, Photography | 0

On a small city block in a small Texas town, winds a sidewalk through a walled yard with crude replicas of buildings, markets and sights of a small village near Jerusalem from 2,000 years ago. This is the home to … Continued

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If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you!
14 Dec 2010

If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you!

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Holidays | 0

Christmas is a time of giving and a time of compassion. Hundreds if not thousands of organizations exists solely to provide a Christmas present or experience for children who may not get it otherwise. Love for Kids is one of … Continued

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Choir of Angels
8 Dec 2010

Choir of Angels

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Holidays, Photography | 0

When you hear them sing you may think of the chorus of heavenly hosts that sang to the shepherds over the plains of Judea. At times, if you close your eyes as they sing, you can be transported back to … Continued

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30+ Things I am Thankful for
25 Nov 2010

30+ Things I am Thankful for

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Holidays, Photography | 0

I am thankful for family and friends. I am thankful for a place to lay my head, a roof over my head and something delicious to put in my head. I am thankful for my ancestors, forefathers and national protectors. … Continued

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Thank You to All Our Veterans!
11 Nov 2010

Thank You to All Our Veterans!

by kevinearl | posted in: Holidays, Photography, Poetry & Musings, Travel | 1

Today is Veterans Day, and I want to say thank you to all who have served in our armed forces to protect our freedom. To celebrate, I thought I would share some textures having to do with veterans. Enjoy. These … Continued

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Two July Holiday Celebrations, part 2
28 Jul 2010

Two July Holiday Celebrations, part 2

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Holidays, Photography | 1

Days of ’47 Twenty days later, I was up early again for a parade. This time I didn’t have to stay up all night for a spot because I had an aunt and cousins doing that for me. This parade … Continued

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Two July Holiday Celebrations, part 1
28 Jul 2010

Two July Holiday Celebrations, part 1

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Holidays, Museum, Photography | 0

In Utah, the whole month of July is a celebration starting with Independence Day on 4 July and capping it off with Pioneer Day on 24 July. Both are really big deals and are celebrated big. America’s Freedom Festival Independence … Continued

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Happy Independence Day!
2 Jul 2010

Happy Independence Day!

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Historic Site, Holidays, National Parks, Photography, Travel | 0

One of my favorite holidays is Independence Day or the Fourth of July. I love my country and am happy to celebrate our independence and freedom any day. I am grateful for our founding fathers who fought both literally and … Continued

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