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The Edmund Fitzgerald Shipwreck

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

Originally posted on Tablet of your Heart:
“The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” “The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down Of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead…

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Unity Music Festival Ticket Give-Away!

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Myrna Folkert

A few days ago I announced it was coming….following are the rules/details to win a free ticket to Unity Christian Music Festival: http://www.unitymusicfestival.com/schedule/main-stage-schedule/ Dozens of awesome bands! I have one three day pass to give to away! It is worth … Continue reading →

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Make a Difference Today

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

Thought for today: How can I make a difference today? How can I do or say something that lasts? Maybe what I write today, will be read or remembered 100 years from now! Or even next week? Think what a … Continue reading →

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A winner!

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Well after searching my emails and others’ blogs, etc., I have picked out Nancy Mass’ name as the winner for the book give-away! She will be receiving Lorilee Craker’s book, “Anne of Green Gables, My Daughter and Me!” Thank you … Continue reading →

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A reminder of the purpose.

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

“You’ve been missing in action!” Mia said as stepped down into the boat. The creaking of ropes and clanging of sailboat masts were the song of the day. “I know…” Jen sighed. “What’s the matter?” “I don’t know. It’s like … Continue reading →

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Every Summer Has A Story…

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

This summer has been such a whirlwind. As I was sitting for a short break on a street in Chicago back in June, a saying on a shop window was suddenly staring right back at me. Thinking it was so … Continue reading →

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A flashback to the seven year old…

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

“In the farmhouse tree swing, I was gently pushing myself forward and backward in a mindless way with my toe, which could barely touch the ground. There was a creaking noise above me, just as my heart was ripping apart … Continue reading →

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Reflections over the last months…Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

October wasn’t finished strangling me…my son J was also having heart issues and we checked that out. Diagnosed as Pre-Ventricular Contractions, which many people have, even without having our family heart defect. J and I were both diagnosed years ago, … Continue reading →

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Reflections over the last months…Part 1

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

I didn’t like the unknown, or even some of the results… My husband and I – we’re on the other side of a lot of things. There will be more… That’s the way life is. Every family has dysfunction and … Continue reading →

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Share the “waves” with the next generations…

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

It’s like waves which keep sloshing up the shore on a breezy day…comes up, goes down, comes back up, goes down. My desire to leave a legacy that matters, but the lack of urgency to make sure it happens. My … Continue reading →

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