Tag: control
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Consequences Are Life
There are challenges all over the world over which we have no control. Forces of nature number among those. When Hurricane Ian came through, slowly, with a proliferation of rain, nobody knew exactly what to expect. The anticipated course was going close to Tampa, Florida. It went further south, totally destroying Fort Meyers and taking […]
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Old Dog, New Tricks
Our daughter and her husband are in a transitional phase, so they’ve moved in with us for a time. They didn’t come alone. Their dog, Barkley, a delightful Heinz 57 mixture of many sweet breeds, came with them. At eight, he’s mellowed and kind. And a bit set in his ways. This move was a […]
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The New Right Side Up
Life changes more rapidly than I do. I can still learn new tricks. It wasn’t all that long ago that upon entering my home after a morning walk, I’d be met with silence. John isn’t a morning person–he has fewer words than I do and he chooses not to use them up first thing in […]
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Unexpected And Unwanted
I’ve always wanted to live in Colorado. The majesty of the mountains, the luxury of the many lakes, the glorious sun that shines more than in the Sunshine State. Granted, I haven’t lived there during the winter months. I’ve walked in the drifts there that last forever, but I haven’t had to live in it. […]
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He’s Coming!
We lived through Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne. It was 2004, one of the worst hurricane seasons in Florida history. Saturated and blown beyond what was comfortable. We’re set again to have a massive, unwelcome guest headed our way. We’ve no idea when or how he will show up, but we’ll know when he’s here. […]
Tip of My Iceberg 