Elizabeth Dyer

Life at the Roots

I don’t have a green thumb. I am a killer of plants. I am great at taking care of people, but people express their needs. Plants, on the other hand, should just need water, sunlight, and some minerals from the ground.

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Hillside Heritage

Hidden in the mountains of North Georgia is the seemly forgotten town of Dial. It has been forgotten by time as well as by people. Its population is scarce with only 1,586 people there if you include the nearby communities of Noontootla, Coopers Creek, Aska, and others. The small dirt road that winds through the plethora of trees leads to a small country church. A church for which indoor plumbing is still a luxury still unafforded. A church in which…

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The Sky

Looking at the sky,   It becomes clear to me   The sky is God’s canvas,   He paints for all to see  The clouds are His paint   The wind is His brush   His work is magnificent   He does not rush   This picture is always changing   It never looks the same  Admire its beauty   And glorify His name   The sky tells many stories   And occasional warnings it may bring  But when the message is happiness   Praise you must sing   Today, admire the sky   And glorify His…

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When Death Comes Knocking

When death comes knocking He lets himself in No more second chances No more prizes to win When death comes knocking No need to run Your days are finished Your days are done Just smile and meet him There’s nothing else to do It’s time to meet you maker Your final dream come true So before he arrives And knocks at your door Love those around you Don’t look at life as a chore Fill your heart with gladness And let others know too That Jesus is your savior Yes, He died for you So when you face God A Smile…

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Hardware, Software

Hardware software I’m going no where I sit and stare at my computer all day Well, who needs friends any way Hard drives, floppy drives I don’t need a car to drive My computer takes me everywhere While I sit and go no where Right here, right there I don’t have a care As long as my computer doesn’t crash I can sit all day and have a bash Right, left, I move my mouse all around My speakers are off, I don’t need to hear sound No laughter, no friends to talk to Being…

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Help During the Holidays

The holidays can be such a joyous time for people, but they can also be a burden. Sometimes, bad things happen to good people and making ends meet during the holidays can be difficult. The Nifty Thrifty and Union County Family Connection joined forces to help children and families through the holiday season. The mission of Family Connection is that every child in Union County will grow up to become a successful, productive and contributing adult. Their current programs include:…

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Change for Change

The Nifty Thrifty and Change teamed up during the month of October to help the youth of Union County. Change in our World, Inc. is a local nonprofit, founded in and servicing Union County, that works with young people in our community. Our mission is to combat suicide in our communities by creating relationships, finding wholeness, and strengthening others. The Nifty Thrifty is a cute store in which shoppers can find a large variety of thrift store items and unique…

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First 1,500 Words

Pop, Goes Me… I heard the blood-curdling scream – one like I had heard only in movies….  The journey started on an icy February morning. I sat staring at the computer screen, waiting for inspiration. I was attempting to work on a massive web design project, but I had made little progress. The project was vitally important to me. It meant helping my husband, Robert, keep a roof over our family and food on the table for the rest of…

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