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EllisDownHome Christmas 2023

https://youtu.be/iQxAouh-Xi0   It seems like every family has certain traditions that they do during the Christmas holidays. It may be piling in the car to go pick out the perfect Christmas tree or driving around after dark to look...

Rooted: Ratatouille and the Chase of the Indescribable Feeling

This week I’m excited to share a piece that is inspired by one of my personal favorite movies, Ratatouille. With that said, let’s get into it!   Ratatouille is a lot of things, and it’s not just a story...

Rooted: History made, Childhood Completed

Back on November 1st the Texas Rangers won their first World Series. This week Jackson Trull shares a little bit what is was like to experience it in person. Jackson also shares art inspired by the rangers...

Doomed by a Life of Convenience?

The music industry has changed drastically in the past 10 years. Once upon a time, music had a medium in which to listen, but now everything is going digital. Today, people argue for its “convenience,” but...

Choose Your Hard, A Personal Strategic Plan: Monday Motivation...

Welcome to Monday Motivation! My Dad lived a hard life and his philosophy reflected growing up in the depression, fighting in WWII, and thirty years in the Navy. The philosophy he imparted to us kids was “Life...

Rooted: 2023 World Series Campions

On November 1, 2023 the Texas Rangers won their first World Series after 52 years in Texas and 63 years in the franchise. The win means a lot to people across our community and to the whole...

Awake: The Band Name

The discussion of favorite bands can often be a sensitive subject. I for one resonate with this reality perfectly. Despite the sensitive nature, let’s just get into it. My favorite band is AJR. AJR is an incredibly...

Becky’s Kitchen: Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake with Maple Glaze

https://youtu.be/QSvf_KOT6hA Ingredients 2 ½ cups sugar 1 cup vegetable or canola oil 3 eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon of baking spice blend mix or pumpkin pie spice...

Prepare to Attack!: Monday Motivation November 27, 2023

https://youtu.be/5aIF0U4qHyg   It's time to make a plan. A Prussian General said, "No plan survives first contact with the enemy," Mike Tyson said, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." General Eisenhower said, "Plans are...

Why We Should Be Thankful: Monday Motivation November 20,...

https://youtu.be/gHGRRGWehQw President George Washington proclaimed on October 3, 1789, designating Thursday, November 26, as a national day of thanks. In his proclamation, Washington declared that the necessity for such a day sprung from the Almighty's care of Americans...

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