Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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Finishing Well Means Finishing
We began well. With great intentions. I know myself. Following through and finishing a project isn’t always a priority. I get started on something, go at it with grit and gusto, knowing exactly what I am hoping to accomplish. Too often I lose steam, become bored, or the situation becomes more complicated and significantly…
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When Do I Need To Say ‘Enough’?
In life, I’m not a quick learner. I miss the obvious, don’t listen to the wisdom of those around me, and often find I’m unobservant with what needs to be seen. Lessons that need to be learned take more time with this method. And contribute much more frustration. I threw my back out sometime last…
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Nobody Needs To See My Garage
When we moved to Florida and had no possibility of a basement, my garage became my catch-all for anything that didn’t have a place. I cringed at having anyone see it. My kids learned from me that if you don’t have a place for something, throw it in the garage and think about where to…
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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…
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What Does It Take To Be A Diva?
Brooklyn has been in a dance class for two years. The highlight of every dance year is the recital, with fancy costumes, parents, relatives, and friends watching enthralled, and the celebration that comes at the end of something done well. It almost didn’t happen. The pandemic shut many things down, including such classes and performances.…
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