Category: Life
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Rediscovering the Creative Outlet
In August 2012, I wrote these words in WordPress: Life is a wonderful journey. As we reflect, our favorite memories confirm that the best things in life truly are not things, but rather experiences: travel near and far, the simplicity of nature found in the garden and great outdoors, and good food with family and…
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94/365 Laughter #yearofgratitude
After a haircut last week, my stylist fanned out a stack of small sticker quotes. Selecting from the face-down array, I pulled the thought that was meant for me. We looked at each other and just started laughing at the perfection of this draw, after a challenging year. Grateful for those who help us laugh…
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88/365 Broadway #yearofgratitude
The power of music. The shared experience of a magical musical. “It’s just life, so keep dancing through.” ~ Stephen Schwartz Twenty years after it first opened, the musical “Wicked” is still drawing crowds and standing ovations. Grateful to have the opportunity to see why for myself. ~ Kathy B.
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79/365 Joy and Sorrow #yearofgratitude
The walk to the lake’s edge as the last of the day slipped behind the horizon was perfect for processing a long week, month, year. Many people are uncomfortable talking about unhappy or stressful emotions and events. Or trying to empathize with those in the thick of the messy parts of life. Nora McInerny adeptly…
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76/365 Grace #yearofgratitude
Perhaps it should be hashtag “year-give-or-take of gratitude” instead?! “I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” ~ Anne Lamott In reflecting on gratitude, perhaps some days do not result in a completed blog post.…
Travel. Garden. Eat. 