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Step Out With Gratitude
Back in the late 70s, Randy Newman wrote a controversial song called “Short People”. Anyone who was vertically challenged was incensed by his lyrics. I’m one of those who’ve been blessed with a lack of length. When asked, I always say I’m five feet, three inches high. I fudge that by a quarter inch. A…
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Respect Has No Expiration Date
When 98 year-old Pete DuPre, a World War II veteran, put his harmonica to his lips and played our national anthem, tears came to my eyes. This was before the friendly game between the US women’s soccer team and Mexico, a chance for both teams to work out kinks before the Olympics open in a…
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There Will Always Be Crossroads
When there are no signposts or markers, choosing which path to take can be a challenge. We took a walk in our temporary home away from home, and came across a divided path, with the option of going one of two ways. We chose the path to the right. Both paths probably led to beautiful,…
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Serenity Is Where You Find It
Wandering can be purposeful. When I was younger, I’d wander off on my own, for I had a sense that adventure awaited me just past the purview of my folks. That was never acceptable. sWhen my children were younger, their wandering caused me great concern–especially in stores where my mind immediately went to worst-case scenarios;…
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