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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was right
I don’t know about you, but poetry is something I grew up with. Teachers had us memorize and recite poetry. Mom loved poetry. One of her favorite poets was Longfellow (along with Kipling and Stevenson). Her favorite Longfellow poem was … Continue reading
How are you today?
Today i am feeling reflective. I have been thinking about the ups and downs of life. With all that is going on in the country and the world, my perennial optimism has been squeezed and squished, ALMOST eliminated. The emphasis … Continue reading
Even a poor tailor is entitled to some happiness!
If you have seen “Fiddler on the Roof” you may recognize the title of this blog post as a line from the movie. It was said by Tevye’s oldest daughter Tseitel’s true love Motel (pronounced “mottle”)Kamzoil the tailor. Now why am … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Friendship, God
Tagged acceptance, Faith, friends, hope, Joy, Love
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The precise moment when friendship is formed
I was thinking about friendship, and the many forms it takes. Then I stumbled upon this quote: “We cannot tell the precise moment when friendship is formed. As in filling a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a … Continue reading
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Tagged Friendship, Love, Ray Bradbury Malcolm Gladwell
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A week bookended by cousins and one of my brothers
Today is my brother Mike’s birthday. To know him is to love him. He is one of those genuine guys that everyone loves. Why is that? He is loving, respectful and believes that there is no such thing as a … Continue reading
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Tagged family, friends, Love, Maggie Breckner, seasons of the heart, simplicity
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Bucket list and a drop in the bucket
Perhaps I am more aware than usual of the passage of time this year. I have a heightened awareness of passages, changes, stages, and phases of life. My husband and I celebrated 30 years of marriage this spring. I have … Continue reading
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Tagged bucket lists, family, Love, weddings
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Always Give
Winston Churchill said ” We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”. Don’t you love how Churchill can turn a phrase? I sure do. To make a life brings to mind building, … Continue reading
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Tagged always giive, Churchill, Faith, give, God, Love
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The wonder of Friday
Today is Friday and Fridays are special to me. The pace is different. I am motivated to get a lot done so that I can enjoy the weekend. The sunshine seems sweeter and the birds happier. There is a lightness … Continue reading