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Mom’s 100th Birthday

Annabelle Smith was born in Mount Ayr, Iowa, on December 21, 1925. Professionally, she went by Ann, and among family, Annie. She didn’t like the name Annabelle, and she lived almost long enough to see it become fashionable again. She … Continue reading

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A Recipe for the Pursuit of Happiness

Arthur C. Brooks of the American Enterprise Institute penned a July 7 New York Times op-ed, “Why Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals”. Many conservatives favor an explanation focusing on lifestyle differences, such as marriage and faith. They note that most … Continue reading

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