Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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We Never Walk Alone
When the kids were young, we supplemented our clothing budget with garage sales. It was my husband’s passion more than mine. I loved the deals he was able to get; he knew how to bargain and would get gently used clothes for the kids that were acceptable to the littles and appreciated by me. Those…
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Why Should I Be Thankful?
At a time when people are questioning the history and origins of this holiday and when life is heavy and hard for so many, the question is legitimate. Why should I be thankful? And for what? Gone are the days when kids dressed up as Pilgrims and Native Americans, sharing a meal together. The first…
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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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Simple Things Aren’t Always Intuitive
Why does it surprise me when simple things become the best options? The grands have each become adept at technology. From two to eighteen, all have a wealth of knowledge on how to use smartphones, remotes, and helping Nana navigate changing systems or screens or whatever Nana is struggling with at the moment. It’s humbling.…
Tip of My Iceberg 