Life
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My Life – Today versus Yesterday
My life is the same. I live in the same apartment I’ve lived in for four years. My habits are the same. I cook the same meals. Nothing seems like it changed. And yet … I have changed. I’m a… Continue reading
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Cities I Want to Visit
I have many cities I would love to visit. First, Anchorage, Alaska. It has been the number one item on my bucket list for many years. I hope to visit Alaska and many cities and places in Alaska before I… Continue reading
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What I Hope People Will Say About Me
I hope people will say I loved the Lord. What do you want people to say about you? Let me know in the comments below. Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me. Continue reading
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First Day as a Parent
When it comes to firsts, nothing brings more memories than the day I became a mother. It was July 1973. Thursday. My water broke, but I wasn’t in labor, so my husband decided there wasn’t a rush. We left after… Continue reading
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My Performance
Yes, I’ve performed on stage and given a speech. My debut performance happened in first grade. We gave a farm skit for our parents. We wore paper bags on our heads for the various animals we represented. I was a… Continue reading
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My Favorite Activities and Exercises
My favorite exercise is swimming. Unfortunately, it’s been a long time since I could get to the Kroc Center to swim. I don’t have a car and my friend, is a late sleeper, so getting there early is difficult and… Continue reading
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What I Admire Most
It isn’t a matter of who I admire but what sparks my admiration. I admire people who live their lives by doing what they say, not only saying it. I grew up in a home where the most common statement… Continue reading
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My Favorite Cartoon
I don’t know how long Scooby has been around, but I’ve watched Scooby Doo from the beginning. I enjoyed the frightened dog and his equally frightened master, Shaggy and their friends, Velma, Daphne, and Fred, who despite their fear, find… Continue reading
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What I Could Do Less Of
I could do less sitting and more moving. I spend a good part of my day in this chair, working on the computer. Now, that isn’t a bad thing, until I realize just how much time I sit here, sometimes… Continue reading
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Positive Events of the Past Year
When I look over the past year, the most positive event that took place is my relationship with my children. I’ve spoken to my daughter more often and for longer each time. She doesn’t live close, so I cherish those… Continue reading
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