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Well, I never…maybe you should!
“Well, I never!” Anyone else remember this? A simple indignant response to all things considered irreverent and falling outside the lines we were trained to color within. It showed disdain, shock, and was generally a good litmus test for knowing whether or not the words coming out of your mouth were acceptable in polite society… But…
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Pressure Cooker of Life and Recipe for Success!
Sometimes I think life is a little like a pressure cooker. We turn up the heat, throw a bunch of stuff inside, and stand…hand on hip…waiting for it to finish way faster than it should. You can’t actually see what’s inside a pressure cooker when it’s cooking or test it to see when it’s ready. You have…
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Sing, Peepers, Sing!
Moving right along into spring, we’re already starting to see some new foliage on the trees; there are a few random bulbs and wildflowers starting to pop up in the yard. And most of us have started some vegetable seedlings indoors in preparation for a summer garden. But sometimes, long before any of the visual…
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Clean-up in Aisle 6 and Sibling Rivalry
Today I find myself thinking about sibling rivalry and the very complex dynamics of families. There is a delicate balance between parent and child. I’ve come to realize that there is an even more fragile state among the “one to many” nature of those of us blessed with two or more children. My Three Sons!…
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Happy Love Day
I want to love Valentine’s Day again! I did…once upon a time. I think probably the best times in my life where I embraced this Hallmark holiday were as a kid in grade school. Because back then, there was a different kind of build-up. We’d spend days decorating shoe boxes and placing a cut in…
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I’m a Basket Case at Christmas!
Okay, that might be a little misleading. But now that I’ve got your attention, let me share with you how I started a new tradition this year. I’ve spent the last year collecting every day treasures to share in gift baskets with family and friends. Let me explain… It might seem like I’ve set-up a…
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A Window to My Soul…21st Century Scrapbooking
In a world where we are bombarded by technology and “always on” with social media, I find myself appreciating a new way of sharing and preserving an old fashioned way of life. A Monarch in the making. I am a romantic at heart. That is to say I like to take the simple and routine…
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Change is good?
My first attempt at writing after months of silence might be disappointing and fall short of inspiring anyone, least of all me. But it’s important. I could talk about the past few months and all the twists and turns that happened before finally landing in my own home again. But lately, my focus has been…
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Recovery
Okay…it’s not what you think. I’ve been locked out of my account for four months and have been unable to post anything! Today, I successfully recovered access and control over my Blogger account. I tried absolutely everything, including all the steps and blog guidance I found online. So what finally worked? I remembered my second…
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Beyond the Ice Age?
A little over two years ago, I started my Old School Journaling Blog. It provided me with a creative outlet to share my thoughts and stories…life lessons I picked up along the way as we all do. I also used this blog to share my first book, a collection of letters, stories, and poetry that,…
Monarchs in the Making…every day treasures.
