Tip of My Iceberg

Closed Doors Hide Nothing

I’m not a decorator, but I do get bored with the way things look in our home. With a tight budget, we’ve often changed the appearance of rooms with a can of paint and a little creativity. Back in the day, we sponge painted rooms; not a thing anymore. We’ve painted a whole room a…

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September 27, 2021

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It’s All About Influence

Drew Daywalt is an ingenious author who has written books on the trials and tribulations of crayons. His canny presentation of the relationships between the colors and how they engage the world reflects our interactions with one another. We’re all a crayon color, a shade that allows us to leave our mark on the world…

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September 23, 2021

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Who Knows Your Truth?

I talk to cars. I’m neither a car whisperer nor a complete fruitcake. But it’s become a habit that can be equally annoying or, in some skewed way, endearing. When I’m driving, I have conversations out loud with the vehicles that are on the road. I let them know what I think of their driving…

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September 20, 2021

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The Need For A Fire Escape

I had a fascination with fire as a child. One of our daily chores was to burn anything Mom thought would incinerate in our large burn barrel in the back yard. Every home had one. We had a fire code back in the day that allowed trash to be burned in neighborhoods. Though the opportunity…

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September 16, 2021

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Divided We Fall

Times of loss and tragedy often draw us into closer community with greater care for one another. Pain is an adhesive that connects us, heart and soul. When my mom died, people from my past and present reached out to me and my brother and sisters in a show of support and love that surprised…

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September 13, 2021

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