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After the Guests Leave
Read more: After the Guests LeaveThere is always that immediate feeling of complete silence after the guests leave. I can almost hear a humming sound in the air. What is that? Did I hear the faint footsteps of my two grandsons? Was that a giggle out in the backyard? What is that shadow near the window? It usually takes me…
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Anticipating Visitors
Read more: Anticipating VisitorsI enjoy getting the house ready when I am anticipating visitors. Next weekend my daughter and her two oldest sons arrive for a week-long visit. Her youngest son will stay home with Daddy. I cannot wait for the adventures that await us as we visit a family ranch, go to the zoo, go to the…
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Happy Valentine’s Day?
Read more: Happy Valentine’s Day?As you celebrate this day of love please take a moment to think of those who are not so happy on Valentine’s Day. For some people, this is a very sad and lonely time. They could have recently lost their partner, never had a partner, or longed for a partner. Holidays are not enjoyable for…
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Tea and Toast
Read more: Tea and ToastYesterday my stomach was upset so I decided not to have any dinner. When I finally felt a bit hungry later in the evening I opted for a mug of tea and a slice of cinnamon toast. This is one of my favorite mugs because it reminds me of my two daughters. Several Christmases ago…
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Just Some Fun With Music
Read more: Just Some Fun With MusicHow often do you find yourself driving along in the car singing at the top of your lungs to the radio? I would say it is a pretty common thing that people do in the safety of an enclosed vehicle. I was recently in the car with my husband and we got into the funniest…
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Motivational Moments
Read more: Motivational MomentsWhat provides you with a burst of motivation? I hear so many people say they cannot get going in the morning without a cup of coffee. I am not talking about that kind of motivation. What truly makes you feel like doing something amazing, catching up on that pile of laundry, or getting rid of…
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It’s Christmas Eve
Read more: It’s Christmas EveI think Christmas Eve is my favorite day of the year. As a child, I loved the anticipation that Dec. 24 brought to my house. At my house, I remember doing fun things during the day—playing outside in the snow, making a batch of sugar cookies, and turning on the outside Christmas lights. In those…
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Friendships
Read more: FriendshipsHave you ever thought about the friendships that have shaped your life? Throughout my life I have had some great friends. I remember one friend in particular from my young motherhood phase of life. I was heartbroken when her husband got a new job and they moved to another state. She was my go-to friend…
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Two-year-olds
Read more: Two-year-oldsToday my youngest grandson had a holiday performance at his school. The two-year-olds were so cute dressed in their holiday sweaters, dresses, and reindeer antlers. Some of the children really got into singing the songs. Others just looked out at the audience. Some left the stage and ran to their parents for a quick hug…
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