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About alexanderhodde

We love to hike, we love to read, and we love to write. We are active in a small house church that recently moved into a building that was once a parts store, so life is fun and exciting for us.

Retirement (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on October 29, 2019 by alexanderhodde

Kim Woodhouse, a friend of mine, loves snow. She lives in Montana, so that’s a good thing. I wish I shared her joy. We’ve begun our snow season here in Wyoming–which lasts 7 months, and even longer in the mountains. … Continue reading →

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The Differences (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on October 15, 2019 by alexanderhodde

We recently traveled to our former home, partially to meet with family and friends, but also to get an idea about the differences one of our characters from Wyoming would encounter for the first time in the Missouri Ozarks. Since … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time Again!

Posted on October 8, 2019 by alexanderhodde

I don’t know about you, but I’ve found over the decades that some of the best friends I can have are those who know me best, knew me when I wasn’t as lovable as I am now, and still love … Continue reading →

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Cloud Shadow (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on September 24, 2019 by alexanderhodde

“What’s in that field over there?” Mel exclaimed as we drove the wide open spaces where we had recently moved. “What are you talking about?” I asked. He pointed toward a distant parcel of land where the clouds blocked the … Continue reading →

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My Boundary (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on September 10, 2019 by alexanderhodde

How many times have you seen a No Trespassing sign in the past year? Even here in wide open Wyoming, we have those signs. Of course, here, there’s usually a public road that goes through the land, which we can drive … Continue reading →

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After the Burn (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on September 3, 2019 by alexanderhodde

Mel and I found this interesting word picture on a recent hike. This tree is burned. Ever felt that way? Burned-out? I don’t know what you think of when you hear the words “burned-out” but when I’ve done my best … Continue reading →

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Watch What You Bring Home (by Hannah Alexander

Posted on August 20, 2019 by alexanderhodde

Last week we were exploring the mountains with some friends when Connie wanted me to stop so she could take a picture. She saw a bloom she loved so much–purple and fluffy–that she wanted a plant just like it and … Continue reading →

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RESPECT! (By Hannah Alexander)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by alexanderhodde

Most of us who keep up with news might have seen a report about a nine-year-old child being butted into the air by a bison in Yellowstone recently. I saw the footage and was horrified. But I saw how close … Continue reading →

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A Most Unusual Phrase (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on July 22, 2019 by alexanderhodde

You might not believe this, but last Friday I heard this sentence in everyday language: “Thank you for the red tape!” We all laughed with our friend, Charles, when he said it, but we truly were thankful for the red … Continue reading →

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A Wild Ride (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on July 9, 2019 by alexanderhodde

I like to be in control when I’m in a car. All the time. When I’m riding with someone in a car and they slam their brakes too sharply or get too close to the bumper of the car ahead, … Continue reading →

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Quick to Hear (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on June 25, 2019 by alexanderhodde

Have you responded to someone in anger recently? I don’t know about you, but I am in constant battle with my tongue. It tries hard to get away from me, and sometimes I don’t stop it in time. Kind of … Continue reading →

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Wide Open Spaces (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on June 11, 2019 by alexanderhodde

If you don’t live in Wyoming, let me introduce you to one amazing highway. If you do live in Wyoming, you probably know what I’m talking about. This highway is called a two-track, and it’s quite honestly the style of … Continue reading →

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The Heart of a King (review by Hannah Alexander

Posted on May 28, 2019 by alexanderhodde

I recently received a copy of The Heart of a King, written by a friend of mine, Jill Eileen Smith. #TheHeartofaKing I’ve followed Jill’s writing career since it began, and have always enjoyed her highly readable writing style, which does … Continue reading →

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OUTBREAK (by Hannah Alexander)

Posted on May 21, 2019 by alexanderhodde

I chose the title of this article from something a friend, Karen Ball, said today because there truly has been an outbreak of tornadoes in the Midwest, where Mel and I lived for fifty years. I would show you some … Continue reading →

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A Very Special Word (By Hannah Alexander)

Posted on May 7, 2019 by alexanderhodde

I told Mel this weekend that I had agreed to go walking with a friend of ours in the mornings after water aerobics. The above was his response. “Sweetheart, are you sure about this?” he asked. “That’s two straight hours … Continue reading →

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