Tag: fear
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Things Go Bump Night And Day
I’ve been reminded lately of the power of the unknown to cause fear. Not just things hiding in closets or under beds, but all those things that we don’t understand and can’t control. The fearsome things under beds and in closets is where fear began for me. My imagination has never been wanting in visualizing…
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How Do You Respond To Surprises?
Some people love surprises. It’s the sense of spontaneity that adds spice to their days. Others would much rather know what to expect, to be prepared to intelligently deal with a situation. I believe age and experience often bring more caution to our responses. There is however, that personality quirk that likes to push the…
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In Times Of Calm, Storms Still Happen
Our final week of pause saw rain every day. Downpours greeted us with dark clouds scudding across the sky like angry messengers. Winds blew the chimes on the porch into a wild symphony of sound and movement. It made me feel good that it’s been raining back home as well, where the ground in central…
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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…