New babies bring new hope

December 20, 2021
new-hope
When two new babies arrived in our family recently I felt something that could only be described as renewed hope. The willingness to create new life in the middle...
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15 Comments · Spirituality

My sleep(less) study at the dis-Comfort Inn

December 15, 2021
sleep-study
Sleep apnea. That's what the anesthesiologist reported after my hysterectomy a couple years ago. And I didn't doubt it: I hadn't slept well for years. Finally, I got...
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29 Comments · A Healing Spirit, Blog

It’s not about Halloween candy. It’s about valu

December 14, 2021
Halloween-candy
Have you ever left Halloween candy out for kids to self-serve because you wouldn't be home? (Or, during this pandemic, because you didn't want to open the door?) I...
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10 Comments · Blog, Opinion

How about some fun holiday activities for kids?

December 13, 2021
christmas-activities-for-kids
Back in the day, kids were home on winter holidays. Remember when parents racked their brains to come up with fun holiday activities for kids? I've got some for...
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4 Comments · Blog

Why not gift books for Christmas?

December 11, 2021
gift-books
There is no simpler and more special way to gift someone than a book, chosen specifically because you think they'll like it. I love giving and receiving them. If...
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9 Comments · Blog

Reinvigorate your life by reinventing yourself in exciting ...

December 8, 2021
reinvent
Who says you have to do the same thing your whole life? You don't! Reinvent yourself! I love trying something new. Giving it a go. Taking the risk. Nothing to...
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8 Comments · Theatre

How can it be we’re all under the same moon?

December 7, 2021
same-moon
Always remember we are under the same sky, looking at the same moon. ~Maxine Lee Late one night I stood in the center of my patio and stared up at the...
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9 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Travel

Generational pain and the legacy of immigration

December 2, 2021
Ragu
I am the granddaughter of Sicilian immigrants, who left all they knew at the turn of the 20th century to forge a new life in a strange country. They did not speak...
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21 Comments · Blog, Inspiration

How reality shows are really a form of social anthropology

November 30, 2021
Sitting here watching The Hills: New Beginnings I realize that I really AM kind of a social anthropologist. I'm looking at these impossibly beautiful people in an...
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14 Comments · Blog, Reviews

Holiday tips & ruminations to help brighten the holida

November 29, 2021
My Boomer blogger friends have some good holiday tips. And some ruminations. There's a little of everything but one thing for sure: you'll find something to enjoy in...
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6 Comments · Blog

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