Category Archives: country

freedom’s respect, respect’s freedom

Posted on June 14, 2018 by isplainasjane

Today is national Flag Day, a day for celebrating the flag and the country it represents. The country of the United States of America. Our country. I, along with many thankful Americans, hung my flag out on the front porch … Continue reading →

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if not now, when

Posted on October 4, 2017 by isplainasjane

Like for many I’m sure, tears have been flowing in my house this week. I can’t get my head wrapped around the mental process of someone who would go to such violent extremes as did the shooter in Las Vegas. … Continue reading →

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owning up

Posted on August 15, 2017 by isplainasjane

I started this blog as a place to process life through the lens of faith and to, hopefully, engage a community into doing so with me.  But it’s been hard lately to be open about what I am trying to … Continue reading →

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dispelling fear

Posted on January 30, 2017 by isplainasjane

A little over a year ago I officiated the wedding of a young couple. They have been together a long time and came to this decision to get married intentionally and unhurried. (Unlike Tom and I who were 21, barely … Continue reading →

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a citizen’s confession

Posted on October 15, 2016 by isplainasjane

Chewing the Cud was created to be an outlet to process things that are happening in life and faith in such a way it might connect with others and, in the process, bring encouragement to us both. Having said that, … Continue reading →

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priceless

Posted on September 13, 2016 by isplainasjane

Been struggling to write a post lately. The trouble is I’m watching too much TV. I’m watching too much politics. And, I have opinions about it all. Opinions which, no doubt, might differ from some. I’m aware that, at times, … Continue reading →

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other fears

Posted on July 8, 2016 by isplainasjane

This morning I suspect I feel like many of us. Dismayed at the news from Dallas. Still confused and heartbroken at the news from Baton Rouge and St. Paul. Disheartened by the unrest and divisiveness that is prevalent in any … Continue reading →

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perch of peace

Posted on January 3, 2016 by isplainasjane

It’s been way too long since I’ve written anything. And, I’m learning it’s true. Use it or loose it. But here goes…. As one year closes and another begins there is no denying there is much violence in the world … Continue reading →

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it’s a stretch

Posted on October 22, 2015 by isplainasjane

About five months ago I started practicing yoga. And not the kind of practicing that makes perfect! I’m naturally an inflexible person (I’m talking about my physicality here!) (well, probably personality wise as well) and it has been amazing to … Continue reading →

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seeking scraps

Posted on September 16, 2015 by isplainasjane

My dad was born and raised in rural South Carolina. He and his four brothers and one sister were raised on a farm outside of Woodford, South Carolina. After college he joined the army, met my mother at a USO … Continue reading →

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