Tag: winter
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When Wanting Is Wasted
They couldn’t even wait to change out of their pajamas. The snow was calling; adventures in the chilling outdoors awaited them. My grands who live in Washington DC had their first big snowfall of the year. Having just been with us here in Florida and 80-degree temperatures, this was a wonderful alternative to swimming and…
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And So It Begins
Black Friday has become Black Weekend. Scores of deals enticing shoppers to forego logic and join the throngs of other deal seekers for the best-priced Christmas gifts. Cyber Monday is upon us. We can shop till we drop from the comfort of our armchairs. Taking occasional breaks for our flying fingers as they find online…
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The Pendulum Can Be A Pit
Growing up in the Midwest, winters were bitterly cold and snow was the norm. I loved being outside, ice skating, sledding, snowball fights. Shoveling snow? Not so much. In the evenings, when darkness fell quickly, my twin sister and I would play in our basement. Dad had rigged a swing down there–we had the space…
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The Fickleness of Folks; What Do We Want?
Holidays are great times to consider how I did things in the past. Those special days bring up fun–and funky–memories that remind me why I do what I do now. Memories that’ve shaped who I am and how I respond to life. Palm Sunday was yesterday. Growing up in the Chicago area, this time…
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Bigger Than Bunnies; Better Than Candy
Growing up in the Midwest, I looked forward to Easter for a number of reasons. I knew it was the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. I believed it then and hold to the truth of it even more now. Life and hope. And a party. We’d celebrate with lots of family, food and fun.…
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