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Eight Lessons I Learned During The Lost Year

March 13, 2021

Wow.  What a year!  It has been the longest year and the shortest one at the same time.  It has definitely been a year none of us will ever forget.  It has changed us. When the World Shut Down I remember clearly one year ago today — March 13, 2020.  It was the day the … More Eight Lessons I Learned During The Lost Year

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Three Important Things I Learned From Plans Interrupted

March 14, 2020

Wow, a lot has happened in a week hasn’t it?  A week ago I was looking forward to a trip to New York City with my daughter and my friend for our annual March Madness Trip.  Both the trip and March Madness are cancelled, much to my husband’s dismay. Big Plans For A Big Year … More Three Important Things I Learned From Plans Interrupted

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Stepping On A Snake: When You Take Things Too Literally

June 29, 2019

I have this thing about looking for things in the sky.  When jets fly over, I make a game of trying to find them since their sound doesn’t match where they are in the sky.  At night, I enjoy watching them criss-crossing the dark sky, red lights blinking.  I imagine who might be on board, … More Stepping On A Snake: When You Take Things Too Literally

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Five Important Lessons I Learned From My Mom

May 11, 2019

Even though my mom and I are quite different, I love her and appreciate the life lessons she has taught me. … More Five Important Lessons I Learned From My Mom

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How My Dog Taught Me A Good Lesson In Motivation

March 2, 2019

I have learned many lessons from my little dog these past thirteen years. The latest lesson? Motivation. Find out how he got me thinking about motivation. … More How My Dog Taught Me A Good Lesson In Motivation

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One Thing We Can Do To Make The World Better

November 17, 2018

Coming off the recent political elections I find myself craving a little kindness. I remember a lesson I learned over twenty years ago, long before I was an empty-nester, that still resonates with me today. Read more to find out what the lesson was. … More One Thing We Can Do To Make The World Better

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Two Lessons Learned On The Side Of The Road

September 15, 2018

Read about the day my disorganization led to frustration, humiliation and the gift of mercy. … More Two Lessons Learned On The Side Of The Road

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Your Last Day On Earth

Everything Bagel Blog

Helpful Insight About Everything! Business, Travel, Food and Family!

Moonlight Reflections

Musings from a die-hard night owl

Waking up on the Wrong Side of 50

Navigating the second half of my life

Valerie Cullers

Navigating the World from a Christian Perspective

The Godly Chic Diaries

BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Life Stories and Beyond

Lisa Batten Kunkleman

wisdom from the doublewide

common sense for life

Cozy Intrigue ~ Janet Campbell

Stay cozy my friends. The cozy place for inspiration, mystery, intrigue, and fun.

Joann M. Claypoole ~ Dreamdove's Flights Of Fancy

Where inspirational and mysterious stories about life take flight.

This Much I Know

exploring life now that our small people have all grown up

Time With Our Creator

LEARNING TO PRAY PERSONAL, POWERFUL PRAYERS

Love Travelling Blog

Travel diaries providing inspiration for planning the perfect trip

Hope found in M.E.

Hope in Midlife with a Chronic Illness

OVER THE HILL on the YELLOW BRICK ROAD

Growing older with silliness, high spirits and a lot of heart.

A Full Life

Love Deeply, Eat Well, Go on Adventures

Traveling Feete

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#uphillbattle

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