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Back in Place
Sunday morning, my house felt messy, but I knew it would seem that way because of how I left it the night before. I used to spend the weekends cleaning, but no more. There’s 5 other days of the week… Continue reading
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The Oxygen Mask
It’s 8:30 am and I’ve been sitting at this desk since 7, giving quick glances toward the clock hanging on the wall. Morning pages are complete and I’m sipping a cup of instant Espresso while listening to a book by… Continue reading
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A Second Chance
A few years ago I had a glass Birdbath Basin on a wrought iron stand in the front yard, sitting in a flower bed. I could watch the birds use it from my kitchen window which was fascinating to see… Continue reading
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Just for Fun
My therapist tells me I’m a fun person and a blast to be around. She’s trying her best to get me to ‘insert myself’, into life outside the home and we’re making progress, but that quote by Elsie De Wolfe,… Continue reading
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Cooking for One-Creamy Mushroom Pasta
My daughter knows the quickest way to get me to go to the grocery store is if I’m dangerously close to running out of half and half. It’s pretty much the same way with butter and there’s always a fresh… Continue reading
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Keep a Record
When I think of things that spark happiness in my life, new ink pens make the list. What to write with and on are important steps to Morning Pages that we discussed in These 3 Things. I enjoy a smooth… Continue reading
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My Life is a Meme
In 2023 I asked God to increase my faith and show me how to trust Him in every aspect of my life. When we pray bold prayers, expect wild things to happen. Random, scary things that disrupt our world. My… Continue reading
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These 3 Things
I noticed that I haven’t mistakenly written 2024 in place of 2025 this week, which is unusual for me. In previous years, last years date rolls through my hand for weeks, but I really feel I closed the book on… Continue reading
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The Magic of Picking
Neither my daughter, nor I put up a Christmas tree this year. For me, it just seemed unnecessary, but with her, I was surprised she didn’t buy one. After the work year she’s had, clearing an area to make room… Continue reading
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The Voice
Standing at the counter, I was speaking with the girl seated on the other side. She was staring at the computer screen, checking all the boxes for my dog to stay overnight. I was carrying on a polite conversation with… Continue reading
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Worth the Effort
Waking through the house in the mornings it’s instinctual to glance to my right and out the window at my neighbors house. This mornings view caused pause at seeing my neighbors back door open early, which anytime before 10:00 am… Continue reading
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The Fence
In December, a company I work with offers a mindful practice called, Sacred Bow, to all it’s members. I’m honored to host it again this year, but the thing about hosting is, I want to know how to encourage others,… Continue reading
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An Actual Letter
I write to bring peace and calm to the weary soul, if only for a couple of minutes. I’ve been thinking a lot in general about peace and joy. My therapist is helping me uncover joy and she asked, “What… Continue reading
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