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24 Mar

When Expectation Blooms

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With all of its budding, thawing, and basketball “madness” Spring is certainly a season of expectations. Are you sensing the possibility of a new opportunity or challenge coming your way? As we approach a task we may have some uneasiness or forge ahead with excitement. Here’s a look at one...
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17 Mar

Closing a Cherished Door

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A door slammed in the face of trouble is a welcome sound.  But closing the door on what I cherish is quite a different matter.  I faced this challenge as my sister Jackie and I spent this past weekend in Indiana closing on the sale of our childhood home. Since...
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20 Jan

The Art of Giving Up

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The Animal Name Game is one of my family’s favorite road trip activities. It started when our son was very young and now it’s part of our travel routine. He selects a category, for example “things that fly,” and we each take a turn building the list. My husband and...
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13 Jan

It’s a stretch!

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I wrestled with the title of this week’s post. But as I’ve gone about my daily routine stretching has been a constant theme. Here are a few examples. Over the holidays, I took a break from my usual workout. As I resumed my fitness activities, the need to stretch was...
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06 Jan

The Power of a Pre-decision

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Happy New Year!  2015 is here and depending on your celebration, it came with a ball drop, cork pop, praise, or deep reflection.  One very common tradition involves making resolutions.  Do you have any?  We may choose to write them down or tell them to family or friends.  In either...
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23 Dec

Preparing Room

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Christmas is just two days away and I look forward to celebrating with my family. As I anticipate the arrival of family traveling from out-of-town I am beyond excited. But in all my excitement, I must prepare our home to receive them. I am mainly preparing to make room in...
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16 Dec

Wonderfully…busy?

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.  The holiday cheer is unmistakable. T’is the season for goodwill and good times.  But it may also be one of the busiest times of the year. Last week my husband’s job threw a fun-filled gala. My writer’s group met for dinner to share...
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09 Dec

What’s on your list?

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What would you like for Christmas?  As a child, I longed to hear those words from the jolly Santa at the local shopping center.  Who doesn’t want an invitation to share their happiness wish list? I do! I do! Now before I start listing items that would lead to material...
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