Tag: pressure
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The Little Lump Of Clay That Could
Give a person of any age a lump of clay, and one of a few things will happen. They’ll roll it into a clay snake or a ball. Or mush it between fingers and begin to create. I’ve long been fascinated with pottery. I’ve never had the opportunity to fashion a piece from scratch and […]
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Don’t Hurry; Be Happy
Why is it so much easier to schedule myself to death than make space for things that are really important? A logical question with a very obvious answer. If it’s that important, just do it. Autumn feels like the beginning of a horse race around here. The bell sounds, the gates go up and […]
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‘Twas The Crazy Before Christmas
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town, Folks were scurrying, shopping, all wearing a frown. The pressure was on to get the best gift For Auntie Matilda and old Uncle Riff. The baking was started, but not nearly done, Each batch that emerged, kids would eat every one. The post office, packed with […]
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The Sweetest Comeback Ever?
In Florida, the school year has begun. All those, from the teeny weeny PreK’s to the quite adult-like college students, have headed back to their place of learning. Some for the first time. Others hoping desperately it will be for the last time. My youngest is in that last group. Academia is not her passion. […]