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A Sign He Is A Wonderful Young Man
My nephew gave me this sign after he saw it while he was out shopping with my mother-in-law. When I opened the package, I was a bit confused. I knew he chose it for its literal meaning but I didn’t know why. But he reminded me that during our trip…
You Gotta Do You. And For Me That’s Blue.
Several rooms in our house need painting. Badly. Neither my husband nor I have any experience in this DIY realm and have decided to start small with our bathroom. A tan color will go on the walls to match the existing tile and flooring and a green on the trim…
2018 Paralympics
Don’t watch to be inspired. Watch for the elite athletes. Watch for the competition at the highest level. Don’t watch to be inspired. But you will see it everywhere.
A Statement About A Blanket
As children, a doll, a stuffed animal or imaginary friend provided us security and constant companionship as we braved the dark and the monster under the bed. As adults, we give up the emotional support tokens of our youth in preparation for becoming the comforter instead of the comfortee. I…
Crisis: Diverted
Due to the winter storm we had last Friday, my friend was unable to fly home to Philadelphia from the Caribbean. The plane departed the tropical locale on time, only to be diverted to Miami somewhere east of North Carolina. She finally arrived home last night. During those unexpected 48…
Piper: A Load Of Fun
Piper, in direct opposition to his mom, loves the laundry bag. He gets so excited when he sees it. He always wants to sit on its side and has tolerated me setting him in on the top of the clean wash. He goes crazy with excitement when I dump the…
We All Have Our Limits
Some people believe there are no such thing as limits, others that there are limits but they can be pushed through and past. And there are those who believe in and allow limits to keep them stuck. I have been wondering about the fine line between empowering ourselves and knowing…
If You Were My Friend, I’d Bring YounA Pint Of Breathe
A dear friend recently experienced a devastating personal blow which initially ravaged her emotionally and mentally. Because of that, even the most mundane daily activities were almost impossible. I hope that you’ve never been in this situation but if you have you know exactly what I mean. Brushing your teeth…
Birds And Their Feathers Stick Together
I grow attached to my feathers, When they are attached to me, And when they molt* from my body, A hard habit to break it can be. It’s strange to be holding my feather, I’s not where it’s meant to belong, But I find myself preening it anyway, It’s nature…