Category Archives: Lessons

The Art Of Baking Cookies For Strangers

Posted on November 5, 2020 by kristianw84

I have been thinking about how my mother would bake cookies for strangers Always with a smile vintage cookie cutters and love as sweet as sugar “How can we love those we don’t know?” I’d ask. She would reply, “Just … Continue reading →

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One Nation Under God?

Posted on November 3, 2020 by kristianw84

“I pledge allegiance to the flag” right hand over heart just a child, I am taught to honor while my country falls a part *** I don’t yet understand the meaning of allegiance yet I am expected to follow, “They’ll … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons, A Change in Direction, and 2020

Posted on October 20, 2020 by kristianw84

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 kristianw84

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 kristianw84

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 kristianw84

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 kristianw84
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In Sickness or In Health

Posted on May 19, 2020 by kristianw84

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 kristianw84

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 kristianw84

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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