Author:owly

Christian wife, mother, grandma "Ugma", musician (keyboards, ukuleles), pet owner (dogs, parrots), live full-time in a motorhome, currently in Michigan.

GUEST POST from Don – Taking The Keys?

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TAKING THE CAR KEYS? As parents of teens we have ADULT decisions to make about when to gift them with a key (or fob) to the car.  Believe me, this should be done with great deliberation.  “Is my son/daughter mature enough?  Is he/she thoughtful and careful?  Does he/she KNOW how to handle speed, steering, and following distances when its …
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PREQUEL to BLURRY MOUNTAIN: “THE UNSETTLING”

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PREQUEL to BLURRY MOUNTAIN:  “THE UNSETTLING”© 2026 Donald Whelpley CHAPTER SIX. THE BEAR WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN. The family had never seen such glorious sunrises on the island, but in western North Carolina they were treated to them often. Nearly cloudless mornings with a light breeze and the eastern sky full of pinks, blues, and purples …
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Sunday Selection – May 31, 2026 Edition

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Only one selection today, this hymn reaches my heart in so many ways. The weekend has been a struggle as I grieve for my dearest friend, Christian sister…she’s meant more to me than I have words to share and I will miss her terribly. At the same time, I know that she has been looking …
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GUEST POST from Don – Planning for Single

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PART 1: PLANNING FOR SINGLE: + If you’re young and considering a situationship you need to plan for what happens AFTER that. Sure, it is possible it will work out well (less than 30% of the time), but reality usually comes with a slap after situationships. Whether in 2 months or 16 months, something nasty …
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GUEST POST from Don – Home Equity Agreement +

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HOME EQUITY AGREEMENT + Risks and benefits. Sometimes we need money.  Maybe it is for college tuition, other times it is for 3 dental crowns (that can add up to $8,000 these days).  In any case, you may be looking for a way to NOT add anything to your credit card balance (that’s a good thing usually). …
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