Tag: #simple-life
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Rabbit’s Surprise
It was stormy today and after the rain, the sun peeked through the clouds. Finally, a chance to get out for a walk. We walked along the western trail and there was quiet, no one around. I was a little hesitant on the trail this day because that’s where my neighbor told me that they…
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Happy Connections
I’m feeling a little overwhelmed, but happy. The last few weeks have been a blur of activity. The other day I was asked to fill in for someone who couldn’t keep their volunteer commitment. I said yes and went on my way to fill-in. When I got to the center, I found out that I…
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Transmute
Tonight I walked to the meadow and was surprised to see that there were seven deer there. They looked at me, unafraid and curious. The dog was on his lead and pulled to see them. We interrupted their meeting. The dog and I stood still to watch them at the edge of the meadow. They…
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Chicken Wings and Snow Squalls
Home is my absolute favorite place. I’m always happy to travel, to go to see friends and family and visit. But sometimes I just need home. The comfort and familiarity of it. Heading back today towards home I rode into a storm. Winter storms here kick up quickly, they can be unforgiving. The bridge had…
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers
My grandparents lived in a small house in a valley. The railroad ran below the valley and the tracks ran over the river. Sometimes my brother and I walked on the tracks, looking down through the slats at the river. We knew the schedule so we would walk along between runs. My dad remembered that…
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New Year
Winter is a season of rest, reflection and time at home with loved ones. To welcome the new year I discard, pass on or donate any clutter or unused objects in the house. It’s a reminder to keep life simple. The weather has been warm and the lake is not frozen. The ice fishers turned…
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Autumn
It’s dark in the morning and the sun comes up after 7am. I love autumn mornings. The air is crisp, fresh and cold. I have my coffee looking out at the valley. My husband makes more coffee for us. We voted yesterday. The pace of people in and out of the voting area was brisk.…
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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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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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