Category: Travel
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The Visit
I was walking on a hill filled with wildflowers. They were beautiful. As far as my eyes could see there were flowers of every color. Pink, yellow, purple, it was a sea of colors. The fragrance flowed through the air. I could hear the whispering of the wind. I continued to walk breathing in the fragrance. I was taking…
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Where’s the leftovers?
It’s been three days! Three! Yet I don’t see any turkey and stuffing leftovers. Where are they? Oh, yes, that’s correct. Last year my son and I started a new tradition for Thanksgiving. We decided that we would look for recipes from other places, cultures etc. Well what we have learned is that not everyone celebrates the US version of…
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Ella’s Big Catch
Ella’s off for a great day of fishing with her dad. She learns to sit patiently and quietly. It’s at the end of the day that she begins to understand that sometimes, when we sit quietly, we can hear the wind blowing, and sometimes so much more! Ella’s Big Catch is my third children’s book…
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Life’s GPS
One of the hardest things for me is to feel confident that I have taken all the correct roads, all the best turns in my life. When I came to those busy intersections, did I take the right turn or the wrong turn? I can see it clearly in my mind. The left-hand turning lane. It’s…
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The Flight
I scooted down in my seat and felt the seatbelt tighten around my hips. I leaned my head against the headrest and closed my eyes. I could hear soft chatter all around me. I’m sure there is a man sitting behind me and to the left. His voice is deep. I heard more of what he was saying…
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Vulnerable Much?
What does vulnerable mean to you? Weak? Defenseless? Helpless? Exposed? For me it has always been a negative word. As of today, I can tell you that I now view the word as a positive. Yes, I will unlock the door, remove any barriers and let people in without worrying about being weak and defenseless. How much stronger can we…
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Your Life will Always be Beautiful
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is move on. Work through grief, anger, annoyance, hurt, loss, hate, just work through it the best you can. Why? Because your life will always be beautiful but in different ways. I heard this on something I watched the other day and I thought how awesome is that. How AWESOME…
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Crazy Runs Through my Family; Sometimes it Gallops
A couple of weeks ago I went with my friend Lorna to see a play. It was in a nearby town, and a very small production. I can’t even tell you the name but I can tell you that I thought it was great. The greatest quote of the night was the statement ‘crazy runs through my family;…
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Be Happy with What You Have
I’m not sure how to start today’s blog. So, I guess I’ll just dive right in. I’ve been asked why I wrote and published Be Happy with What You Have: Life Lessons From Dad. My dad passed away in September 2015. He had fought cancer long and hard. He had given me specific instructions, which thanks to my…
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Tickle Me Tuesday
The other day I was out doing some errands and a young man was a few feet from the door to a business. He suddenly took a few quick steps towards the door. I wondered why he had suddenly needed to move so quickly. I looked around there was no one else around. Then I realized he was…
The Girl in the garden 