Life
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Favorite Book
From the moment I learned to read in first grade, I became an avid reader. I cannot lay my mind on my favorite. I liked them all. They took me into new worlds of mystery, adventure, drama, you name it.… Continue reading
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Three Books that Impacted My Life
The first book that made a huge impact on my life is the Bible. The more I read it, the more I learn and see God’s goodness and blessings in my life. The second book isn’t one book, but a… Continue reading
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Weigh In Result
I spent an entire 31 days of eating healthy. No sweets, junk food, dairy, pasta, only meat, fish, eggs, salads, and fruit. Pretty boring. Did it work? Back in 2016 I started on the road to weight loss. I weighed… Continue reading
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Overcoming Fear
I have one fear, heights. I have not fully overcome it, but there are times when I need to bite the bullet and stand on a step stool to get things I cannot reach. I always breathe a sigh of… Continue reading
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One Simple Thing that Brings Joy
I smile and make others happy too when I do. What simple thing do you do that brings you joy? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading. The images are all me with a huge smile on my… Continue reading
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When to Unplug
Sometimes it doesn’t take much to know when to unplug. For the past several days, I’ve been dealing with back issues which make it hard for me to do anything. The only thing I can do is unplug from everything… Continue reading
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What I Value Most in a Friend
Friendship isn’t something I take lightly. Growing up I didn’t have more than two friends at a time. One friend proved false after knowing her from second grade to after high school. I spent the night at her home, did… Continue reading
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My Jobs
When I graduated from high school I took a course at the local hospital for nurse’s aid. I then got a job in a home for mentally challenged people. So, let me give an account of all my jobs. Some… Continue reading
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Do I Practice Religion
Practicing something means you’re trying to get good at whatever you are pursuing. In school, I practiced penmanship, reading, math, and many other subjects to get good enough to pass the class and move to the next grade level. In… Continue reading
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Remembering Life Before the Internet
Yes, I remember life before the Internet. I was born in 1953. Computers were tales of science fiction fantasy, not a daily fact. Growing up without instant communication meant a slower, more comfortable way of life. I needed to wait… Continue reading
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