Emmaisms: Selling girl scout cookies
I’ll never forget the day that Emma decided we were going to go out and sell Girl Scout...
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Our past, our future and who we choose to be
A recurring theme when I talk to people is the regrets they hold close. Regrets are a funny thing....
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A Tumbleweed’s Life
Blows Blowing BlownFrom here to thereand on again Thoughts I controlDestination belongs to the...
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Living in gratitude and thanksgiving
Living in gratitude, counting our blessings, giving thanks. All are desirable. All have long...
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Emmaisms: I Don’t Want A Scarry Video
As I begin to share my writing again, I thought “What better place than an Emmaism?”...
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Emmaisms: Air Tickles
While playing with Oliver (our grandson) the other day Marie and I stumbled upon a great memory of...
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Memorial Day REMEMBRANCES
While Memorial Day remembrances originally started as Decoration Day to honor those who fought...
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Living Strong
We are certainly living in interesting times, wouldn’t you agree? COVID-19 has changed the...
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Emmaisms: “Wait. What?”
Last Sunday marked the second anniversary of Emma’s passing. Marie, Piper and I were in...
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Kristi’s Law: Kansas State Senate Bill 249
As you know, mental health is a very important topic here at Glitches and Smiles. Today I’d...
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Running for Kansas State Senator
My name is Chris Lengquist, Emma’s father, and I am running for Kansas State Senator in...
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Emmaisms: Freddy’s Fries
Marie was cleaning out a drawer this morning and found one of Emma’s old journals. I still...
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