Tag: fear
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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 Rubies And Rocks Of Emotions
I’ve always been that person who lives out of the emphatic expression of my emotions. Growing up, Mom would tell me I wore my feelings on my sleeves. When I was little, I’d look for them there and was confused by their nonexistence. I’ve been referred to as a drama queen, an actress with too…
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Somewhere Under The Rainbow
My neighbor Ed came by the house the other day, urging me to come outside to see something. I was getting ready to go somewhere. My time was limited, but he was graciously insistent. So I followed him outside. I was so glad I did. The sky was looped in a remarkable double rainbow that…
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The Beet Went On
My friend Kourtney is a busy woman. With a husband and three sons and a job she enjoys, she manages to fill her days moving at near the speed of light. Until she couldn’t. Dashing through the grocery store to pick up food for her family, she rounded the produce aisle of a national store…
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Press In To Who You Are
We gathered on my porch and in my yard, social distancing and grateful to be together. Women need connections; coming together meets needs in feminine hearts that zoom can’t accomplish. Sharing with one another provided the backdrop for a chance to be creative. Each woman was given several packets of magic clay and was…
Tip of My Iceberg 