Tag: disappointment
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Best Day Of Our Lives!
I’ve never been fond of Halloween. Not since the time we lived in a place where cats were killed and left on the streets for kids to see the next morning. This year, though, was the best Halloween ever. Since I’m not into the scary, spooky stuff, it’s always been about kids dressing up…
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I Didn’t Dream It Would Be That Way
It’s almost finished. Building out our tiny porch to something that could hold our whole family has been a dream for years. We’ve saved and waited, often with frustration, because something else always came up where the money needed to be used. We imagined what it would be like to have everyone sitting together for…
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Fear Makes Us Do Funny Things
I’ve washed the top several layers of skin off my hands. Meetings have been canceled; group gatherings are scrapped. The shelves are empty of toilet paper, water, wipes, and macaroni and cheese. Here in Florida, it feels a little like preparation for a hurricane. This is a different kind of bad. A unique kind of…
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Is There Ever Too Much Of A Good Thing?
It’s called the happiest place on earth. A brand that children buy into with gusto. It’s all about the Mouse. Disney World has made itself a destination that is identified by a pair of ears. People save for ages to spend time in the Magic Kingdom. The vacation of dreams. When my daughter and son-in-law…
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Disappointments Can’t Destroy The Celebration
When you’ve been given a gift, it’s important to use it and not just let it sit. We’ve got a great home, a place that is calming, warm, and welcoming. Our schedules often get too crazy to enjoy entertaining, so when given the chance, it’s fun to take advantage of an opportunity. A dear friend…
Tip of My Iceberg 