Tag: honesty
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The Friendship Factor
We sat together under the starry sky, the calm and quiet adding to the intimacy of conversation. I gazed around the table at faces I hadn’t seen in a long while, people I love and respect, those who have influenced my life in positive ways. A gift of friendship that I too often overlook or…
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There Will Always Be Crossroads
When there are no signposts or markers, choosing which path to take can be a challenge. We took a walk in our temporary home away from home, and came across a divided path, with the option of going one of two ways. We chose the path to the right. Both paths probably led to beautiful,…
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Family Matters
We are so very different. We disagree in politics. Our views of global issues don’t always coincide. We look at the world from different perspectives. When the five of us are together none of that matters. Family isn’t always easy. Siblings disagree. As kids, we had unique ways of fighting with one another. Dad always…
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When Kind And Gentle Are Overlooked
I love the movie “Elf”. It’s one of my Christmas favorites. I’ve discovered I enjoy the play even more. Our ten-year-old grand Isley was in her school performance of “Elf, the Musical”. Very much following the antics of Will Farrell in the movie, the songs added another layer of fun. The storyline was tweaked just…
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Would You Like Me If You Really Knew Me?
John and I did a good deed. This past weekend, not only did we have our kickoff retreat, but our oldest daughter and her family were involved in a soccer tournament. Nine-year-old Isley would have preferred being anywhere other than a soccer field. Her skill set is more in the area of theater, dancing, and…
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