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Frosting
I have a girlfriend who retired several months ago. We keep in touch, even through short texts or e-mails. I value her friendship because she is a deep thinker like I am; she loves books, particularly the use of words…
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Black Heart
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day On a bitterly cold Friday morning in the Autumn of 1977, following a long overnight train ride from Naples, Italy, I stood at the main entrance of Dachau. In this camp, starvation, human…
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Obstacles Are Just Challenges
I listen to a daily morning motivational podcast lasting about 10 minutes. It gets me going and out the door and reminds me of the simple things we can do daily to be happy and productive. The central theme is…
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Choose Happy
I was gifted this sweet little notebook last week & the words, colors, & sprinkling of hearts made me immediately feel happy. It sparked an emotion of joy & made me wonder why we would ever choose an option that…
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The Other Side of the Curtain
I had an exciting Sunday, which included 6 hours in the local ER at St. Vincent’s Hospital. No, I was not in an accident, but I had an issue that required attention, and the local Urgent Care was not equipped…
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The Monarch Butterfly
I found this Monarch butterfly in the yard. We’ve had some colder weather in northern Florida which likely shortened it’s lifespan. The monarch is considered to be the king of butterflies and the most beautiful of all butterflies in the…