Category Archives: Lessons

Life Lessons, A Change in Direction, and 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020 by

I think we can all agree that this year has been less than ideal, but I have to say this year has taught me a few lessons. I have learned that things I used to excuse are no longer excusable. … Continue reading →

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I Lost My Job Today

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

It’s funny sometimes how we can pick up on vibes when something is telling us, something is just not quite right. When I woke up this morning, I had no idea the devastation that was going to hit me. It’s … Continue reading →

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Where Is The Love?

Posted on June 4, 2020 by

I sat on the couch sipping my white wine sangria as I watched the golden rays of the sun filter through the dark clouds, casting their light upon the tall pine trees that surround my property. In that moment of … Continue reading →

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In These Times

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

Sometimes I stop and stare at rock formations and gaze in wonder at how they once lived beneath the ocean. We are all currently standing between two rocks where the grass grows uphill and before us lies a revolutionary path … Continue reading →

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Overwhelming Feelings

Posted on May 28, 2020 by
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In Sickness or In Health

Posted on May 19, 2020 by

You may or may not know I married a man with disabilities. My husband, Neil has a form of muscular atrophy known as Charcot Marie-Tooth (CMT.) He also has chronic kidney disease and is currently in kidney failure, receiving dialysis, … Continue reading →

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In Honor of My Niece’s Birthday – My Hope

Posted on April 28, 2020 by

Last Thursday I shared a poem I wrote for my youngest niece. Well, today is my eldest niece’s birthday. I cannot believe this beautiful young woman is 18. She is witty, intelligent, artistic, a bit weird, a huge nerd, funny, … Continue reading →

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A Moment Of Growth

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

Life has a peculiar way of showing us the things we need to pay attention to sometimes, and I’ve been noticing continued patterns in my life lately. Most of you know that I absolutely hate small talk. I struggle with … Continue reading →

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Practicing Gratitude

Posted on March 29, 2020 by

Thank you my everlong morning this early spring which is ageless. My front porch where I can sit in nothing but my negligee and wear the sunlight in my hair. The coffee for the buzz pulsating through my veins, and … Continue reading →

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Please Stay Home!

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

I am tired of people not following CDC guidelines. How hard is it to just stay home? Non-essential businesses should be ashamed! People who refuse to listen should be ashamed! I am tired of people pointing fingers. Republicans are blaming … Continue reading →

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