Tag: fear
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When The Sun Is Obscured By Darkness
I’ve lived in Mickeyville a good while. We’ve kidded about Orlando being just that since we moved here. The City Beautiful. Vacation destination. The escape plan for many snowbirds. Our newspaper refers to us now as part of the fraternity of U.S. cities who’ve experienced terrorism. Not a moniker any city wants to claim.…
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To Feel Or Not To Feel; Is That Even The Question?
I watched Disney’s Inside Out recently. Laughed and cried like a child. It’s what happens when you make a movie where the main characters are emotions. Joy, Anger, Fear, Sadness and Disgust give voice to Riley’s inner turmoil as she grows up and learns to deal with disappointment, pain, anger and happiness. Watching how the emotions process…
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Good Cow, Bad Cow
You’ve gotta love a place that caters to kids in a way adults can enjoy. I was at Chick-fil-a with Heather, the girls and Ryken the other night. On Tuesdays, they have family fun night. Singers. Folks making balloon animals. Face painters. Clowns. A little circus in a very small, contained space. Isley could barely…
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When The Dizzles Do You In
Morning people often get a bad rap from night owls. Those who associate perkiness with sunrise are often seen as annoying and obnoxious. This is my story. When I awake in the morning–usually 5 a.m.–I’m fully engaged with my surroundings. And with people. Conversation isn’t a problem. I wake up with words. This morning when…
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The Really Bad Four Letter Word
I’m not an overly fearful person. I’ve mastered the art of staying home alone at night without turning on every light in the house. I’m not fond of snakes, but I’ve held my share of them. I love crazy roller coasters and when planes take sudden dips due to turbulence. And dying isn’t a fear…
Tip of My Iceberg 