Category Archives: Honest observations on many things

We’re nearly 10 days into the 3rd annual #BloggersUnite for #50HappyThings and I’m hoping that more bloggers will join! Last year we had 74 bloggers link-up, and the flood of gratitude and happy thoughts was amazing! This year, I started … Continue reading

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Up late; saw this prompt, and had the intro (below) written… pow! Those stories that come to you in minutes. This one was tickling my brain all day, and Roger Bultot’s bright picture of a diner was the final nudge. … Continue reading

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In 2014 I followed in the footsteps of Jen over at Jenny’s Lark, and I wrote a list of 50 things (in 10 minutes) that I was grateful for in 2014. The list actually became 60 things, because I still had … Continue reading

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I’m late this week–– so many distractions in December! If you’d like to join Friday Fictioneers, check out the details on Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog, Addicted to Purple. This week’s hauntingly beautiful photo also comes from Rochelle, a woman of many … Continue reading

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“Our Hearts Are Broken Today”

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A walk that no child should have to make.Image: examiner.com Today our President, Barack Obama, uttered those words, and anyone who was listening, anyone who saw the leader of our country struck silent…

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    Tis the season! While that statement inevitably makes many people think of holiday lights, trees to decorate, dreidels and menorahs, and gift buying, for thousands of high school seniors and their parents, December dit is the advent of … Continue reading

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It’s been a year, on December 27th, since Luke died in my arms. It was time, but the time never seems right to say goodbye to a beloved friend and family member, a faithful protector and comrade, and keeper of … Continue reading

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The Last Day… I Didn’t Know.

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When Kelly at Are You Finished Yet contacted me and asked if I would co-host this week for the Remember The Timers, a few things happened. First, I was tickled pink. Really, little…

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Week five, and I’m feeling great about ending the writing drought. Thanks for all the support and wonderful feedback all y’all! This week’s photo prompt comes from Björn Rudberg, the weekly nudge from our dedicated leader, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. To join … Continue reading

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Since I first read I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, as senior in high school, I have regularly turned to Maya Angelou for inspiration. This week, I have read this stunning poem more than once, may finally get it. … Continue reading

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