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About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.

Video of the Day: Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews Reminisce About the Making of The Sound of Music

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Video of the Day: Vivaldi on Marimba

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Scripture Break #78

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Again, Please

Prompt: Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? The Polaroid picture above was taken in April, 1979. That’s my husband, Greg, holding our newborn first child, daughter Carly Anne. If I could re-live any year … Continue reading

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Sense of Wonder

Prompt: What does it mean to be a kid at heart? While raising my children and during my teaching career and now watching my grandchildren, what impresses me most about kids is their curiosity. They are eager to observe and … Continue reading

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Loss of Innocence

Today’s prompt: What major historical events do you remember? The earliest major historical event that I can remember was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. My family was Catholic, and I went to Catholic school. We were so proud … Continue reading

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In Favor of Lazy Days

Today’s prompt: Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? Yes. I mean, one or the other, depending on the circumstances. Generally, on days when I am lazy, and there is something I need to accomplish, I am very … Continue reading

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In the Meme Time

Ponder these thoughts. You can change your life for the better. Feel free to share these on your social media.

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In the Meme Time

Some positive, encouraging, inspirational memes. Feel free to use them for your social media posts. How’s your day going? Wishing you all the best.

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Wordless Wednesday: Surprise in the Sink

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