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Janie Emaus
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Published in Contemplate

·6 hours ago

How The Easter Bunny Saves Passover

A joyful tale of celebrations — The act of sitting down in front of a computer and creating a world full of characters who live, breathe, laugh, love and cry can be a daunting experience. It can also be one of the most thrilling and satisfying. Not to mention, that all these quirky people who inhabit…

Holidays

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How The Easter Bunny Saves Passover
How The Easter Bunny Saves Passover
Holidays

3 min read


Published in MuddyUm

·Jan 22

Oy Vey, Adjusting To They

“What’s your sign?” has been replaced — I can’t seem to wrap the voice in my head around the singular “they.” The one that edits my thoughts and makes sure the only foot I’m stepping on is my own. It’s already hard enough to have a conversation with the younger generation. …

Humor

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Oy Vey, Adjusting To They
Oy Vey, Adjusting To They
Humor

3 min read


Published in MuddyUm

·Dec 30, 2022

We Held Our Breath When the Ball Dropped

And then life went on — Here it is, nearing the year 2023. It’s hard to believe it’s been 23 years since Y2K. The turn of the century when we thought technology was going to bomb and the world would collapse on January 1, 2000, altering the plot of our future. We counted down to the…

2023

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We Held Our Breath When The Ball Dropped
We Held Our Breath When The Ball Dropped
2023

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Published in MuddyUm

·Dec 15, 2022

Five Funny Books To Feed Your Soul

Plus one for inspiration and one to warm your heart — I believe that when the world is falling apart, we’re only one laugh away from putting it together again. There is nothing better than reading a collection of humorous stories to lighten my mood. Even better, is knowing the author personally. If I were stranded on a desert island, I…

Humor

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Five Funny Books To Feed Your Soul
Five Funny Books To Feed Your Soul
Humor

4 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Dec 8, 2022

Why I Can’t Stand This New Expression

What is it you can’t do? — I can’t. This short sentence seems to be the new expression used by the younger generations in my family. It’s as if their brain goes on pause, searching for the right word. Yet, nothing follows. Except maybe a more emphatic “I can’t.” I stare at whoever has voiced this lament…

Family

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Why I Can’t Stand This New Expression
Why I Can’t Stand This New Expression
Family

3 min read


Published in MuddyUm

·Nov 21, 2022

I Collect Ex Sons-In-Law

A collection more useful than stamps, coins or baseball cards — Giving a personalized gift is always better than a gift card. Ask any personal shopper in a Hallmark movie. You know who I’m talking about. That attractive heroine who knows the power of “gift-giving” and just happens to be available to buy holiday presents for the hero’s parents, his boss…

Humor

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I Collect Ex Sons-In-Law
I Collect Ex Sons-In-Law
Humor

3 min read


Published in MuddyUm

·Oct 30, 2022

When The Cockpit Speaks

It’s usually not good news! — “Ding. Ding. This is your captain speaking.” These are words you do not want to hear after you’ve been on the runway so long, you think you’re driving to your destination. “We are heading back to the gate due to a maintenance issue. …

Humor

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When The Cockpit Speaks
When The Cockpit Speaks
Humor

4 min read


Published in MuddyUm

·Oct 14, 2022

My Elderly Mother’s Obsession

Keys, cars, and Camp Lejeune — “I think I was exposed.” My elderly mother looked up from the paper with a concerned look on her face. “To what?” I ask, expecting her to be referring to some malfunction with her car. Sometimes I play along, but more often I try to get her to remember she…

Humor

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My Elderly Mother’s Obsession
My Elderly Mother’s Obsession
Humor

3 min read


Published in The Book Cafe

·Oct 1, 2022

Trapped In A Great Story

A book for all seasons — The Beach Trap by Ali Brady is a fantastic debut by the writing team of Alison Hammer and Bradeigh Godfrey. And what could be better than a great book by two fabulous authors? The chapters alternate between the characters, Kat and Blake, who have recently learned they are sisters. The…

Fiction

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Trapped In A Great Story
Trapped In A Great Story
Fiction

2 min read


Published in MuddyUm

·Sep 27, 2022

Wiping With My Left Hand Was Not Right

What a messy few weeks taught me about life — Due to a minor surgery on my right wrist, my left hand has been called to duty. Literally. For the past week, it has been pulling toilet paper off the roll with awkward motions and touching my “private parts” with rough, uneven sweeps. It just can’t seem to get the…

Humor

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Wiping With My Left Hand Was Not Right
Wiping With My Left Hand Was Not Right
Humor

3 min read

Janie Emaus

Janie Emaus

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Janie is an author of award winning blended holiday stories. https://www.amazon.com/Latkes-Santa-Claus-Janie-Emaus/dp/1510759883

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