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Social Media Connects

I am by no means an expert on social media. I am an infrequent user of Facebook and Instagram. I have never been on TikTok. And that is the extent of my knowledge of social media platforms. But tonight, I … Continue reading

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A Covid Week Without Covid

I am in Alabama this week, helping my friend, Judy, recover from Rotator Cuff surgery. This time reminds me of the long lazy days of Covid when we were housebound, able to read, cook, and clean closets. Those days flowed … Continue reading

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How is It Going So Far This Year?

Four days into 2024, how is it going for you? Did you make New Year’s Resolutions? If so, have you kept them? Whatever your plan for the changes you want to make this year, daily focus is required. When we … Continue reading

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Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed

Having just finished our Thanksgiving holiday, thankfulness is on my mind. A large portion of our extended family gathered at Deep Creek, Maryland, this year for our holiday. There were about thirty-five of us. We cooked, ate, cleaned up, and … Continue reading

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Minding Our Manners

It is Thanksgiving week, and most of us are in the throes of preparing food, readying our homes, and getting ready to welcome, or be welcomed, into the homes of family and friends. While this can be a joyous time, … Continue reading

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Celebrating Mike

Mike reached a major milestone last week when he turned 70 years of age. Since I married a younger man, I had my 70th birthday two years ago, and I will soon be 72. Mike and I are both grateful … Continue reading

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Memories and Traditions

Since moving last January, I am still trying to find some things. With two major holidays soon upon us, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I am struggling to locate some of the items for those two holidays. We have two storage sheds … Continue reading

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The Season of Thanksgiving

Although we should be thankful at all times, November is the month that we normally celebrate Thanksgiving, and not just turkey day. When November dawns, I am in the mood to celebrate my blessings. I also begin to prepare for … Continue reading

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Touching People’s Hearts

Reba McEntire told a contestant on The Voice, “We are put on this earth to touch people’s hearts.” I don’t think she was just referring to musicians. I think we are all put on this earth to touch people’s hearts. … Continue reading

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Optimism Is a Choice

The words, “Optimism Is a Choice” were said by Queen Raina of Jordan on the Today Show recently. She connected this to Values, and talked about the importance of the Values parents instill in their children affecting their choices related … Continue reading

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