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Shopping Carts
It seems like I’ve had a love/hate relationship with shopping carts over the years, so when I saw the following article on my social media feed, I stopped to read it. I also knew, without stopping to think, what type of cart caretaker I am! I always return my cart! So, according to the article…
Our Earth: What Will It Take?
Our planet is dying. We are killing it. I am not trying to be alarmist or hysterical, I am stating what I, and others, believe to be a fact. What will it take for you to make changes in your life so that your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren can live on a beautiful and healthy…
My Journey to Joyfulness: July Update
On June 18th of this year I published a post about finding Joy. At that time, I promised to let you know where I am on that journey in a month’s time. Today, is the day for my joyfulness journey update! Several readers asked what books I had chosen to assist me in finding joy. …
Everybody’s Home
There is not quite any feeling like there is when Everybody’s Home. Three Boys, Two Girls and a Boy. Three Girls. Four Boys and a Girl. One Boy. A Girl. It doesn’t matter who, as long as they are yours. Children home for the weekend, for the week, for a month-long semester break. You’ll take…
Finding Joy
Looking at my drafts file, there are a lot of things I could write about today. But, what’s on my mind is finding joy. Over the last year, this emotion has seemed elusive to me – so elusive that I find myself now consciously looking for it. Once again, it’s been a time of transition…
The Un-stifling of Me
Recently, I have started to put myself out there again. I am attending meetings, giving my opinion, and circulating my thoughts to more than just the inside of my own head. To be honest, it’s somewhat scary. But, it is also invigorating. For a while now….maybe a couple of years, I have tried to keep…
The Atrocities of War & Feeding The Birds
Admittedly, I have a lot of interests – nature, photography, education, jewelry making, gardening, baking, and others. But, recently I have learned more about WWII than I wanted to know. In searching for a book, almost a month ago now, I was encouraged to read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Usually a slow reader, I…
Insomnia: A Return Visit
Last night my old friend insomnia visited me for the first time in weeks. Not particularly worried about anything, my mind swirled around various topics – on most of which I have not an ounce of control. This happens periodically to me. I waken, lay waiting in bed for sleep to return, and when it…
Engaging Readers: Tougher Than You Might Think
Daily Blogging for Over a Year My blog is just over a year old, and during that time I have posted almost daily. My readership has grown at a nice rate. I started just before the 2017 Slice of Life Challenge hosted by TwoWritingTeachers. According to my WordPress insights, I had 949 views in March…