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Ideal self-care day
A quiet morning that starts whenever my body decides it is time to get up. Probably sometime between seven and eight, just because I’ve been conditioned against sleeping in. Coffee on the porch with a good book. A long bath… Continue reading
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Waiting
I really was going to write something thoughtful, or helpful, or insightful tonight. But I can’t get my mind to stop worrying about my husband while he is in surgery. I’m sitting alone in the waiting room, trying not to… Continue reading
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Surgery Time
It is time. Tomorrow is surgery day for my husband. He is ready and calm. I am trying to be. This time of year is a trigger for me all on its own. So the thought of him going into… Continue reading
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Painting
I like to think I’m creative, but am usually proved wrong the moment I start a creative project. Except when it comes to painting. I absolutely love to paint. It is a bit of an outlet for me, and besides… Continue reading
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Birthday Dinners
We have a tradition in our house – the birthday person gets to choose what the family is having for dinner on their birthday. Whatever it is, within reason, is made. It gives the birthday person a chance to feel… Continue reading
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Journaling
When I was younger, I journaled quite a bit. It was a way to get out all the feelings I had about how I was treated by my dad, and for that matter, by the rest of my family. It… Continue reading
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What Is a Girl To Do?
Monday, I went to lunch with a friend. We went to the same place we usually go. I had the same meal I usually have when I’m there. Nothing out of the ordinary happened. We had great conversation, made plans… Continue reading
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Family Game Days
I really am the most happy when we are having a family game day. Especially when it is one of the kids who suggests it. We had one a couple of weekends ago. It was cold and snowy and my… Continue reading
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I make them smile
I sincerely hope that when people talk about me, they mention the ways I have made them smile. That there are many ways I have made them smile, but mostly my kindness. I try to remember that everyone is going… Continue reading
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Gift Giving
Gift giving is one of my love languages. It makes me so happy to make others smile. Especially giving gifts to people who don’t expect gifts from me. The term love language refers to the way that a person prefers… Continue reading
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