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These Kids and The Coddiwomple of Our Hearts

Posted on October 29, 2024November 3, 2024 by staci.hougland

Coddiwomple….What in the world is that?  Well technically it is a British slang word that means “to travel purposefully to an as-yet unknown destination”.   But if you or anyone you know is a part of the Grapevine High School band family, that word will elicit a much more profound response.   It’s the name…

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Faith of a Dustbuster

Posted on August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 by staci.hougland

Raise your hand if you ever struggle in your walk of faith?  Raise your hand if the word struggle is too cuddly of a word for your walk?  Or maybe you can’t even say you are on a walk of faith because what you’ve seen and experienced has led you to a place where you…

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The Kleenex Wars

Posted on February 25, 2023February 24, 2023 by staci.hougland

So what is your favorite movie genre? Comedy? Romance? Drama? Science Fiction? Mystery? Or a combo like Rom-Com or a Dramedy? I would venture to say that most people have a favorite that they will gravitate toward when picking a movie.  As for me, I have a great affinity for a very specific category when…

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What’s In a Name?

Posted on March 22, 2021February 28, 2023 by staci.hougland

Names are important….a big deal…. defining.  They give weight… meaning…purpose.  The original Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “Name” as “the sound or combination of sounds used to express an idea or any material substance, quality, or act”.     Have you ever given a name to something?   Like that drawer that holds all the extra “stuff”…

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