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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Letter from the Other Woman to the Wife
Dear Wife, Congratulations! You won! In fact, you won when you and your husband got married. However, I must tell you that I have been having an affair with your husband for the past three years. During those three years, I tried to pretend there was no guilt on my part because I told myself I would never fall in love with a married man. He claimed that he felt certain what we were doing could be justified because he was not being satisfied at home.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Confessions
From 'What Is Life?' to 'The Way of Life'
For many years, I thought "What Is Life?" was just an essay I wrote as an assignment while I was a junior in high school. I was honored when it was published in the local newspaper. I have cherished that essay and shared it with many people over the years. However, it was not until recently that I realized that the essay was prophetic about what was to come decades later.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Education
Cracker Barrel Listened and Replaced the Original Logo
On August 18, 2025, Cracker Barrel shared its new logo, which stripped away the imagery to include only the brand’s name. The change was part of a wider rebrand, which also includes the chain revamping its 658 restaurants with a more modern design.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Feast
Labor Day: What Americans Think About the Federal Holiday
WalletHub, a personal-finance company, reported on what Americans think about Labor Day, which is celebrated on the first Monday in September every year. This nationally-representative survey examines Americans’ Labor Day beliefs and plans and how people have been impacted by the current economic environment.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in History
Learn to Say No Without Giving a Reason
It is not uncommon for some people to find it hard to say no to family members, friends, co-workers, employers, and especially to people in authority. They are in the habit of saying yes, even though they want to say no to some of the requests and favors they are asked to do.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
September 16 Is a Popular Date for Babies to Be Born
According to birth statistics and hospital records, more babies are born on September 16 than on any other day of the year. Harvard University published the results of its study in the New York Times, with the same conclusion as other studies based on research and data.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
From Bitter to Better: A Chapter in My Memoir
When I stood at the altar, I believed my marriage would last forever. I had no reason to think otherwise. I made vows with sincerity, believing I was building a life on solid ground. Little did I know what would happen a few years later.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Humans
