Life
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Inaction
What can I say about my life? Is there any one thing I didn’t do that I regret? No. My life up until April 22, 1980 was a life of inaction. I was too afraid of criticism and rejection that… Continue reading
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What Makes Me Nervous?
When I think about what makes me nervous, a couple of things come to mind. First would be heights. Even stepping one step up a ladder or step ladder makes my heart beat faster. I much prefer a solid floor… Continue reading
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Unwinding After a Demanding Day
After a demanding day, I like to unwind by writing. Working on a book, new or old gives me pleasure and helps me relax. Since food and a lot of it is involved in a demanding day, I also like… Continue reading
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Social Media
I don’t use social media except on Word Press. I quit Facebook several years ago and haven’t regretted it. I also quit the other platforms I was on. Recently, I quit a blogging site because the site kept crashing. I… Continue reading
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First Thought
Help! I’m not ready! My friend texted me yesterday and told me she would pick me up for the Winter Market at 8 this morning. She texted me at 7:05 and told me she would be here in half an… Continue reading
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When You Just Need to be There
This is Sammy. He was a precious dog, anxious, didn’t like being out of sight of his mother. Sammy was almost 16. He would have been next month. Sammy crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning. I went early to spend… Continue reading
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Encounters With Strangers
Chance encounters happen every day. Every friend was once a stranger. People you meet for a few days and never see again bring substance to your life in unimaginable ways. You never know the impact a person will have on… Continue reading
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My Decision that Led to Growth
I’ve made a lot of decisions in my life. Some good, some not so good. All of them were learning opportunities. My first decision at the age of eight years old became a life-long journey when I decided I could… Continue reading
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The Place I Never Want to Visit
Ilha da Queimada Grande or Snake Island off the coast of Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s home to the critically endangered venomous golden lancehead pit viper pictured above. I saw a video about the island once and how the… Continue reading
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Positivity in My Life
My children are a positive influence in my life. When my car died and I found myself in need of transportation for everything I do, my son helps to get me where I need to go. I don’t know if… Continue reading
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