Tag: love
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What Does It Cost To Hang On?
On my wedding day, I wasn’t thinking of years into the future. What it might be like to grow old with my new husband. What having a family together would look like. I’m not one who enjoys being the center of attention, so I was focused on getting through the day. Weddings back then weren’t…
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There’s Nothing To Be Afraid Of
Fear can be paralyzing. The realization that there is no one to trust, no one you can really count on, is unnerving. The sense of being on your own, with no guarantee that you can accomplish what you set out to do, can be alarming. That’s the fear Cal, at two, had of the water.…
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Love Is Better Up Close
Quarantining is messing with my people-time. It’s interfering with opportunities to connect with those I long to be with. Poor John is the recipient of my overabundance of words not used on typical workdays. Isolation and I don’t get along well. However, three of my kids and their families live in Central Florida; to be…
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Don’t Force It If It Doesn’t Fit
I’ve been a lover of fairy tales since I was a kid. The fantasy of happily ever afters and the drama of quests and conflicts has enthralled me for years. One of my favorites is Cinderella, the story of a young girl who, through kindness and courage, lived through loss and rejection to find her…
Tip of My Iceberg 