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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

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Mares eat oats And does eat oats And little lambs eat ivy A kid’ll eat ivy, too Wouldn’t you?

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Smile Everlasting

Posted on November 25, 2015 by

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Today is my father’s birthday. He was born November 25, 1913. Incredibly, I didn’t know that until he died and I read the date on the card the funeral director handed me when I walked in to my father’s service in 2003. He died… Continue Reading “Smile Everlasting”

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10 Things on Thanksgiving Eve

Posted on November 26, 2014 by

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On this Thanksgiving Eve, 1.  I bought pants. 2. I have a tragedy hangover. 3. I appreciate the words of a friend about Thanksgiving being a time to rest from the chaos of the world. 4. I was sad to see that B. Smith… Continue Reading “10 Things on Thanksgiving Eve”

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Some Things Take a Long Time to Learn

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

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The key to being able to truly feel gratitude is to want less and accept more.  I say this, of course, after already having lived a life that has been abundant with many things but knowing that it’s possible and common to have great… Continue Reading “Some Things Take a Long Time to Learn”

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