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What’s It Worth To You?
My friend, Katie, and I spent time at the Salvation Army store the other day. She wanted to get some things to personalize her space in her apartment. I, being of superior shopping skills and a dithering mind, came along for the fun. This store had everything. Furniture, clothes, kitchen ware, paintings of questionable taste…
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Where Is The Wear That Should Be Under There?
I’ve packed enough suitcases in my time that it’s become second nature. Throwing things in that are the necessities. Things I always use. For a retreat this past weekend with some of my favorite people, I packed quickly. Without thinking. But the plan had been practiced many times before. I had this down. The lack…
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This Little Light of Mine
It had been a sloppy, rainy, cold day. John and I had been running errands and getting things done around the house. We attended a gathering that night to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend. When we got home, the unspoken agreement was to head to the back porch and our fire pit. Feet…
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Waste Not But Still Want
Waste is a word that always leaves you thinking of something not needed. No longer wanted. There’s that waste we all produce daily. Yup, I’m talking bodily functions here. Nothing like randomly channeling my inner kid. There’s the waste we as Americans are incredibly gifted in–food, things we’ve decided we no longer need or want,…