Tag: discomfort
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A Little Sweet Makes It Easy
We were using my son-in-law’s truck to pick up some merchandise, and Kolly was not up for the adventure. On our way to the store, I sat in the back seat with her, and she tolerated me. She was civil, but she wasn’t her happy, grinning self. It was wretchedly hot in her carseat. Her…
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A Little Pain Can’t Darken Hope
“It was larger than I’d anticipated. He’s going to be pleased it’s finally taken care of.” John’s doctor informed me of the success of his hernia surgery; I had a better picture of his discomfort. When I saw his incision, I appreciated his words even more. John’s had the hernia for quite some time. Most…
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The Right Signature On The Bottom Line
I don’t sleep well when I have to get up early. I get panicky that I’ll sleep through the alarm, and anyone who’s depending on me to be responsible will be disappointed. Type A’s have it hard. Thursday I got out of bed at 3 a.m., not needing to leave the house till 5:30 to get Deb…
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Soap Slap!
I have a passion for soap that comes out in a foamy cloud. It’s like a party for my hands. Mash it. Fluff it. Shape it. Play with it. Frankly it’s more fun to wash your hands the requisite amount of time–singing “Mary Had a Little Lamb”–when it feels more like play than hygiene. It’s…
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