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Fourth of July Reflections on America

By Elizabeth Cottrell

America and flag for July 4

Adapted and updated: In 2011, my husband and I made an incredible drive up the coast of California between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with a side trip to Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco and Muir Woods. We enjoyed breathtaking vistas of rugged coastline and walked a trail gazing up at immense […]

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D-Day Commemoration

By Elizabeth Cottrell

D-Day Commemoration

I hope we never get too jaded or cynical to be moved by the remembrance of those who have fought—and those who have died—in service to our country, especially on this day as we celebrate the decisive victory of D-Day, 1944. This marvelous performance by the D-Day Darlings of Vera Lynn’s classic song, “There’ll Be […]

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Life Lessons From A Great Dad

By Elizabeth Cottrell

Dad in 2010

This was originally posted in June, 2012. I am posting it again as a tribute to my wonderful Daddy on Father’s Day. On August 24, 2013, he “slipped the surly bonds of earth” and made his Great Escape in the wee hours of the morning. What a ride he had in his 95+ years, and how grateful […]

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A Memorial Day Prayer For Our Military Heroes

By Elizabeth Cottrell

Photo of Vietnam Memorial in DC by David Spanburg

Vietnam Memorial Statue in Washington, DC. Photo by David Spanburg. Prayer for Heroic Service The Book of Common Prayer is a treasure trove of prayers for every occasion. This beautiful Collect can be found in the section labelled “Thanksgivings” (pp. 836-841). Let us pray. O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts […]

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Lest We Forget…

By Elizabeth Cottrell

[September 2011] Can it really be ten years since the terrible attacks on American soil that took place on September 11, 2001?   We all remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we first heard about it, and that whole day was surreal. For thousands, the nightmare has not ended because […]

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Elizabeth Cottrell, aka RiverwoodWriter

Elizabeth H. Cottrell

I am a freelance writer, ghostwriter, and blogger called to encourage readers to strengthen the bonds of faith, family, and friends and to cultivate the joy and impact of personal, handwritten notes and letters. More Info.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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