Charley Barnes' Blog

One of the greatest things about modern technology is the advancement of DNA which have been freeing innocent victims from prison for years now. This story is about David Ranta's release from prison last week after 23 years but it's what happened two days later the defies all odds.

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I am not Catholic but I do know a little bit about Catholicism. One of my original understandings about the church was that it was the ultimate honor to be in the position of having the opportunity to kiss the Pope's ring. So why did Roman Catholic VP Joe Biden decline?

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When I wake up in the morning my eyesight isn't really up to speed till a few cups of coffee so when I took the hound out for a stroll this morning I had to do several double-takes at what I saw in the yard.

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As a young child I remember very vividly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and also morning prayer. When you talk about the "good old days" those are visions that come to my mind. Of course those are things that have been taken away but Mississippi has decided otherwise.

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I love Spring and it's the only time of the year I actually enjoy cleaning. With everything springing to life, the birds chirping and grass getting green it's time to buckle down and mop up all the spilled Winter coffee.

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I have been very fortunate in life to surround myself with some amazing people. Vickie Downing is a long story on how she came into my life but let's just say that I have again been blessed.

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I don't know about you but my wallet keeps getting thinner and thinner and 'disposable income' is something I wish I had. But we all need certain things in life and tomorrow you could save big time

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There are many organizations who focus on the needs of our Military men and woman regardless of deployment or being state-side. American Military Family is one of the best and today I want to introduce you to The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project.

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Humanitarian Aaron Jackson may be my new hero. Even though I admit to being a bit jealous for wanting to do this almost 2 years ago and not getting it done, I am very glad Aaron and his group are going to make a HUGE impact on the Weburro Baptist Cult in Topeka Kansas.

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The 80's! What a great time for those of us who blossomed during one of the best decades ever. Hair bands, ET and things you wish never happened, like New Kids on the Block. Ya, I could have done without that!

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I didn't either, but most fast food restaurants have a secret menu. You just have to how and what to order. Here are some of those spilled secrets and now I am looking for the ones I have missed in search of that perfect cheeseburger.

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It was the deadliest week for American soldiers in about a year as we lost a total of 10 since last Monday's post. Please keep these brave warriors and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

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