Tag: #familylife
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Veterans Day
Mornings are my favorite time of the day. This morning we were up and out as the sky started to turn pink at sunrise. When we stepped outside, the air was perfumed with the scent of burning firewood. Tomorrow is a day off from work. But it’s more than that, it’s a day to remember…
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Junk Food
Most of the time, I am not in a rush. For part of my adult life, I was always in a rush. There was full-time school, full-time work and responsibilities at home. My days were hectic and I ran from one thing to another with little time for myself. As I evolved, and in this…
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Fall
The geese have taken up residence by the house. They love to sit under the apple trees. Our dog is intent on chasing them so we keep him on a lead to give them space. They were under the front window this morning and we watched them pick at grass and seeds for breakfast. They…
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Dreams
Last night I dreamed about you. It was clear and real. I saw your face, smiling and laughing at the kitchen table. The view from the kitchen window the same. The Spanish moss on the trees elegantly dressed them. We were there, in the house, in New Orleans. The house was crowded with friends and…
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Religon Vs. Spirituality
There has been a lot of talk around me about religion. People have been vocal about their thoughts on religon. I don’t usually share my belief’s, but for some reason, many people have been questioning me on my spirituality lately. A lot of people have been asking me “what are you”?When I say spiritual, they…
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Memories in Boxes
Learning does not have to take place in a classroom. I like learning. I like people and I like working on creative projects with them. They keep me thinking, they challenge me. Sharing knowledge helps me grow. For the past seven years or so, my life has been a little chaotic at times. It’s been…
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Who are you?
Identity is both seen and unseen. Visual aspects, or the seen aspects of our identity, include our clothing, our race, our visible features, age and weight. Our unseen identity reveals more important details about us. It describes us on a deeper, more meaningful level. What are your likes, your dislikes, your personality? Who are you?…
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Know better, do better
I ran into a friend the other day. She wanted to talk about her views on why she feels our society is “unhealthy”. Yes, more people have lost their way, they forgot about connection, community and basic courtesy. So while I agreed with her on a lot of levels, I also feel we have an…
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