Author Archives: AECRM

Valentine’s Day for this High Maintenance Woman

Posted on February 14, 2020

Written while living in Arizona: A friend of mine asked me what we would be doing to celebrate Valentine’s Day. She hasn’t known us for all that long, nor does she know us too well. I got to thinking about … Continue reading →

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When Only Prayer Will Answer

Posted on February 11, 2020

There is a remarkable young lady who is a friend of a friend of mine, in another state, whom I have gotten to know a bit on Facebook. She often asks her Facebook friends this simple question: “How can I … Continue reading →

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Hope for a Divided Country

Posted on February 7, 2020

On Wednesday of this week, President Trump delivered the State of the Union Address. I am reasonably sure that my response to it, and that of my husband, is far different from many of my friends. We thought the speech … Continue reading →

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Afraid of Losing You

Posted on February 4, 2020

You have loved me, comforted me, dried my tears, made me laugh, shared your stories, introduced your friends, and dreamed outlandish dreams with me. We have often talked about the gap in our ages, and I have long known that … Continue reading →

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Hope Above Our Pay Grade

Posted on January 31, 2020

Life is complicated, and every day we have to make judgments about other people. Are they trustworthy, competent, honest, safe, dependable, and who they say they are? We may need to hire a caregiver, a babysitter, an electrician, a tutor, … Continue reading →

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A Toast to What Matters

Posted on January 28, 2020

Life has a way of interrupting our plans. Some days our to-do list is orders of magnitude too long. Sometimes the busy-ness of our days distracts us from seeing the goodness of our days. Some days we feel run ragged … Continue reading →

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Come To The Table

Posted on January 24, 2020

I can’t help myself. Everybody has weaknesses. I’m a pushover for having meals with people I care about, old and new friends; visitors from near and far; family members who can have their arms twisted to stop by for a … Continue reading →

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A Test and A Gift

Posted on January 21, 2020

Amidst the junk emails that come to my personal email account are those few from friends and family with news or an article worth taking time to read, a story worth a listen, or maybe a few cartoons or photos … Continue reading →

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A Cherished Memory Of A Gift in New Haven

Posted on January 17, 2020

Thirty-nine years ago, after finishing college, I bought a car and drove from Ohio to Pennsylvania to begin seminary. The following year I got married to a remarkably gifted student who was one class year ahead of me. After his … Continue reading →

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Ann Miko — an updated look at the Author’s page

Posted on January 14, 2020

My author page just got an update!  Please check it out! When the River Won’t Flow: Ann Miko

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