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  • The Art of Ironing

    It’s almost the time of year to swap the winter robe for my gauzy writing robe and I love the feel of this robe. It’s made by Honest Cotton and when walking, it floats along with you. I’ve worn it for years, so it’s thinning in the elbows from writing.…

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  • The Throw Away

    The Throw Away

    I don’t really know how old he is. I asked him once, “When is your birthday?”, and he looked at me and said, “Now Barbara…that’s…

  • Stay True to You

    Stay True to You

    Over the weekend I was sitting on my bed recording a Marco Polo for my friend, and showing her some things I’d done to my…

  • A Blanket of Calm

    A Blanket of Calm

    It’s cold in Texas. My laptop says it’s 27 degrees outdoors, and to some states, that isn’t cold, but for Texas it’s cold. The title…

  • Extraordinary Moments

    Extraordinary Moments

    I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments. They’re right in front of me when I pause and look. I was making a cup of tea…

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Grab a warm cuppa and soothe your weary soul inbarbsworld. I’m Barb, the writer behind this blog and I share through a clear, simple lens. I’ve lived a life filled with everything that money could buy, but in 2014 I left that life to feel myself living. Now, I know what abundance truly is and it can’t be bought.

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