How to show concern when someone you know is hospitalized

May 27, 2026
hospitalized
A loving friendship is a true gift. So, when a good friend or extended family member experiences a health crisis or is hospitalized, it's natural and wonderful to be concerned. And so normal to want to show your loving concern. And appreciated! At the same time, it's easy to overwhelm the...
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9 Comments · Healthy Living, Opinion

Be you: embrace it all

July 29, 2024
This brought to mind someone I know who is very critical of everyone around him. He's got something to say about most people. When you're around someone like that,...
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6 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Opinion

Summertime vibe: livin’ is easy

July 28, 2024
We're deep into summer and here's what our bloggers are up to: Rita Be aware of surveillance pricing, when a company looks at information about you and sets the...
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2 Comments · Blog

The most important (and your final) act of kindness

July 23, 2024
gift-of-life
It's my birthday and I can't think of any post more important today than one that promotes helping another have a rebirth. The gift of life. That is....becoming...
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1 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Opinion, Soul School, Spirituality

The important lesson current events are teaching us

July 22, 2024
current-events
The lesson is about power and how people are reluctant to give up control and influence at the highest levels, even when it's clearly for the greater good. That fine...
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1 Comments · Blog, Opinion

Just walk away, Renee

July 16, 2024
walk-away
I do think about them from time to time. I wonder where they are and how their significant other is. If they’ve traveled recently and where. But if I saw them...
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13 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Opinion

Gee, it’s good to be back home, again

July 10, 2024
back-home
Oh, to be able to step into a time machine and revisit the old days. What is it that's so alluring about the past? Is it the innocence of youth, when the world hangs...
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12 Comments · Blog, Inspiration, Travel

How to make flower ice cubes

July 7, 2024
flower-ice-cubes
Is there anything as summery as a cold drink in a clear glass filled with flower ice cubes?  Here's how you can make your own: 1. You'll need an ice cube tray with...
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6 Comments · Blog, Recipes

Service stations: a distant memory

July 2, 2024
service-station
Let's take a trip back in time......I didn't write this, but it speaks to me: "We called them "service stations"; no other name seemed to fit. And although they...
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When opining crosses the line to become online bullying

June 25, 2024
online-hate
Online bullying. It's everywhere. I am very tired of social media critics purporting to know the thoughts, motives, reasons behind things that certain celebrities...
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9 Comments · Opinion

Summertime vibe

June 23, 2024
summer
I'm just back from the Pacific Northwest, and even there the summertime vibe is in full swing, though we're barely past the official start date. In a future post I'm...
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5 Comments · Blog

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