Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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National Days To Celebrate Relatives
There are unofficial national days for almost everything. They are not just days marked on the calendars. Instead, they are days to pause, reflect, and honor whatever has been designated as a national day. It is amazing how many days have been set aside to recognize and honor relatives.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in Families
Book Review: 'Love Like You've Never Been Hurt'
If you have ever been hurt, lied about, betrayed, or disappointed in any way, and you want to be healed and made whole again, put all other books aside and read Love Like You've Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in BookClub
While I Live
This poem, "While I Live," is a mirror to my earlier poem, "When I Die." Where that piece offers comfort for others in the future, this one is a celebration of my sacred now, a testimony of my breath and my blessings. I offer it with joy and gratitude for every moment I am given to live, to laugh, to love, and to learn.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in Poets
'Thanatopsis: A View of Death' by William Cullen Bryant
A Young Person's View of Death When I was a young child, I was afraid of death. When I heard that someone had died in my neighborhood, I ran home, jumped in bed, and covered my head because I did not want death to find me.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
Are French fries bad for you?
French fries are a staple in many cuisines around the world. Today, some people are health-conscious and have either stopped eating French fries or have refrained from eating them often. French fries are often regarded as the ultimate comfort food. They taste good, but are they good for us to eat frequently?
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in Feast
The Evolution of Cornbread
I often write about my Southern roots. I grew up in rural Sussex County, Virginia. I am one of ten siblings raised by our mother. All the siblings had chores to do on designated days. I enjoyed cooking on days when we had certain foods to eat. I loved it when my day included cornbread instead of biscuits. Cooking cornbread was much easier and required less time than making biscuits from scratch. Besides, there were only two ingredients to make cornbread.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in Feast
Glass Half Full vs. Glass Half Empty. Top Story - September 2025.
In modern times, the idiom “glass half full” has become a common expression used to describe someone who has an optimistic outlook on life. It is often contrasted with its opposite, “glass half empty,” which describes someone who has a negative or pessimistic attitude.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
