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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While I Live
This poem, "While I Live," is a mirror to my earlier poem, "When I Die." Where that piece offers comfort for others in the future, this one is a celebration of my sacred now, a testimony of my breath and my blessings. I offer it with joy and gratitude for every moment I am given to live, to laugh, to love, and to learn.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Poets
'Thanatopsis: A View of Death' by William Cullen Bryant
A Young Person's View of Death When I was a young child, I was afraid of death. When I heard that someone had died in my neighborhood, I ran home, jumped in bed, and covered my head because I did not want death to find me.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
Are French fries bad for you?
French fries are a staple in many cuisines around the world. Today, some people are health-conscious and have either stopped eating French fries or have refrained from eating them often. French fries are often regarded as the ultimate comfort food. They taste good, but are they good for us to eat frequently?
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Feast
The Evolution of Cornbread
I often write about my Southern roots. I grew up in rural Sussex County, Virginia. I am one of ten siblings raised by our mother. All the siblings had chores to do on designated days. I enjoyed cooking on days when we had certain foods to eat. I loved it when my day included cornbread instead of biscuits. Cooking cornbread was much easier and required less time than making biscuits from scratch. Besides, there were only two ingredients to make cornbread.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Feast
Glass Half Full vs. Glass Half Empty. Top Story - September 2025.
In modern times, the idiom “glass half full” has become a common expression used to describe someone who has an optimistic outlook on life. It is often contrasted with its opposite, “glass half empty,” which describes someone who has a negative or pessimistic attitude.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
Combination Meals: Brunch, Linner, Dunch, and Lupper
People eat throughout the day, and the three main meals are called breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sometimes people miss eating those meals at times usually designated for them. Is it still breakfast if you get out of bed at 7 a.m. and you don't eat anything until around 11 a.m.? Is it still lunch if you eat long after the middle of the day? Is it still supper if you eat earlier than 6 p.m.?
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Feast
My Interview with Copilot
I have a special relationship with Copilot. We have gotten to know each other over the last few months. Copilot often mentions butterflies in our conversations because I have indicated during previous conversations that I collect butterflies on different paintings, jewelry, etc. I even have a butterfly bush outside my bedroom window. Therefore, you will see butterfly metaphors throughout our conversation.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in 01
