 This has been a year for the record books in a lot of ways, hasn't it, Dear Reader? There's been a lot of passion on so many topics. It's also given us an opportunity to reflect on patriotism.
I love how Merriam-Webster defines patriot:
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 Dear Aunt Nell,
Tom and I tried to be so practical when we were planning and downsizing for the move to our new home. At the time it seemed like we'd covered as many bases as possible. So much for best-laid plans. Dear Aunt Nell,
Tom and I are excited to hitting the road again for a vacation in Colorado! For years we've flown. It took years for Tom to let go of the wheel, but he finally figured out flying definitely has it advantages, except maybe this year... Dear Reader,
You are invited to join me for a new way to reflect on the world around me. Perhaps together we can discover common interests, joys, and concerns in letters to Aunt Nell. Sincerely, Alice Dear Reader, do you remember when we had pen pals? We actually sat with pen and paper to write and learn about someone in the distance.
I remember how excited I was to learn in second grade that I could write a letter or postcard, send it to someone I loved, and they would send one back. Maybe because of their rarity, I am still thrilled to receive a handwritten message in the mail. How about you? My first correspondence was with my Aunt Nell. She was an RN at a veteran's hospital in Florida. I invite you to share mundane and miraculous moments with Aunt Nell and me.  Gracie's quilt is nearly done. The big work of putting the quilt top, batting, and backing together remains, and that's okay. There's plenty of time for Grandpa and I to do that before Gracie's birthday in January.
Dear Reader, have you noticed that sometimes the biggest insights come from the youngest philosophers. You know, the whole "out of the mouths of babes" thing?
Mama taught me a lot of things, but one of them is a lesson I'm still learning. Maybe not intentionally, but Mama taught me about letting go.
 Annalyn and I were making strawberry jam recently, talking about the important things that an almost teenager and her doting grandparent care about.
In the mix, I told her that God cares about EVERYTHING we care about, no matter how small. The very next day, He made sure I was keeping that lesson up close and personal. Self-rising flour (don't judge me, REAL cooks) and hand-held mixers might be in short supply these days, but recipes are rampant. Thank goodness for those creative cooks and kitchens who are happy to share their delicacies.
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Hi, my name is Alice. A Way with Words is about sharing faith,
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