September 2022
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The Yodas Don’t Lie
My Yodas have spoken: Do it Anyway. Encouragement when I needed it the most. Continue reading
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Better Ideas
Friendship with a side order of honesty…always the best. Continue reading
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Stay Safe
Thinking of those in Ian’s path… Continue reading
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Hello, Yellow…
An old yellow bowl…holding memories AND meatballs. Continue reading
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Go, Granny, Go!
She was probably a suffragette, too… Continue reading
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Rescue Ralph
Wisdom that stands the test of time…from my favorite Ralph… Continue reading
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Morning Stripe
The pink stripe in the morning sky heralds the change of seasons… Continue reading
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Hollyhocks and Resilience
It was never the hollyhock’s fault… Continue reading
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“Begin Again”
A great movie nurtures my soul – filling me with happy! 😊 Continue reading
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Turn Down the LOUD
Learning to deal with LOUD…sounds as anxiety triggers. Continue reading
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Favorite Artist: Robert Kipniss
Art that makes a house feel like home…thanks to Kipniss… Continue reading
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Shake, Rattle & Roll
What do you do when a piece of furniture wants to chat? Continue reading
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Verbal Guard Rail: Thanks, Dad!
Wisdom in wee morsels from my papa… Continue reading
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Puppy Dog Eyes
Human connection to our beloved pets…sending love from Sadie. Continue reading
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Time-Tested Advice
Loving and wise health advice from a distant colleague…eventually, it stuck! Continue reading
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Smallest Act of Caring
Unexpected and wonderful – kindness and caring, Costco style. Continue reading
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When You Crack Yourself Up
Best laughter? Giggling at our own mistakes! Continue reading
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Finding My Way to Forgiveness
Despite the madness, forgiveness was always the destination. Continue reading
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Don’t Say It…Don’t Say It
Mark Twain and Paul McCartney…my unlikely self-restraint superheroes! Continue reading
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One Precious Painting
Loving one precious painting – across the decades. Continue reading
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Creativity and Professor Plum
Wisdom from a beloved professor…’write or die’… Continue reading
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Family Traditions: Trees, Please
Patterns repeat – one family’s love of evergreen trees across the generations. Continue reading
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Chip Face
Who needs birthday cake? Bring me a bag of Ruffles! Continue reading
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Bumps & Blessings in Parenting
For the parents – encouragement and love from me to you! Continue reading
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Hot Pipes & Guacamole
Popping in from the hereafter…my dad provided a dose of humor in a spicy guacamole moment. Continue reading
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