Tag: Garden of Eden
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Bucket List Bonanza
When we were in college, John and I would attend concerts fairly frequently. Some are really great in person; others sound better on an album. But one of the items on my bucket list was to see the band Chicago in concert. It helps that these are hometown boys who worked hard at making a…
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Away From That Screen!
She has watched her older sister and her cousins as they lose themselves in the blue tint of the tiny screen. And then, during a time when her mom was in a meeting with Thea on her lap, she introduced Ms. Rachel to her. For those of you unfamiliar with this new screen icon, Ms.…
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Didn’t Expect The Pain
I never text while I’m driving. I’ve been behind too many who I know are doing that because they’re weaving all over the road. I never text or look at my phone while I’m in conversations with people, face-to-face. I see it as respectful to have eye contact. But I do walk around my home…
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I Wasn’t Made For This
This isn’t Florida. It isn’t home. We recently were in Indiana for the memorial of a dear friend, and the morning we were to leave, we found snow had joyfully covered the ground during the night. Without asking if it was convenient for those who don’t drive in snow and ice. Without considering if said…
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When You’re Up A Tree
The cousin community is always an enjoyable experience. When they were here recently, we did a few field trips to entertain them and the adults, which didn’t require money or a long car ride. Just a willingness to be outside and explore. Tree climbing has been a favored activity since I was a kid. My…
Tip of My Iceberg 