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    Home Sweet Home

    I love my home, and there’s no place I’d rather be. I have a euphoric experience when I get home at the end of the day and close the door behind me.   My home is my sanctuary, where I…

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    If Only I Could

    My Mom passed away 25 years ago. She was only 68 & should not have died. One day I hope to be able to document the details, but after 25 years, I have still not been able to capture the…

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    Social Etiquette

    My younger friends are not interested in sending cards.  They feel it’s not necessary; it’s a waste of time & a waste of paper resources.  Their communication style is sending you greetings via Facebook or other electronic means.  Call me…

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    Figuring it Out as You Go Along

    I don’t think I had a plan throughout my life. I took each day as it came, finding a purpose & continuing to move forward. That doesn’t mean I was aimlessly wandering; it means I accepted each detour along the…

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    Age is Just a Number

    I believe we can start new things at any age, achieve, accomplish, & be productive. Yes, health can be a barrier, but if you’re in good health, what stops you from reaching your goals, writing that best seller, going for…

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    How Do You Leave Your Mark?

    Animals have an instinctive nature for knowing who their friends are and they can easily recognize predators or other animals that could become a territorial threat. As humans, we may say we have a “gut feeling” about someone, but for…