Facing the Sunset

The old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words” is well stated, but sometimes a picture can inspire the words. I found that true while on a weekend get-away with my late husband and parents.  At that time, mom, like so many other women, had been facing a cancer issue and the treatments were […]

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Joy in the Journey

I heard her coming before I saw her.  In her summer dress and flip-flops she approached the counter with a smile, $2.00 in one hand and a small package of licorice in the other.  She may have been ten and she was happy; someone had said “yes” to her petition. When the purchase was complete, […]

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The Sweetness of Life

It’s an old saying with timeless appeal:  “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” We smile at the wit and wisdom, but in truth, it’s easier to quote the saying than live the message.  Life is generous in giving out lemons and often they remain so long that their withered presence threatens the same to […]

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Consider the Lilies

Gardening is a passion for countless people, but it was a dormant love for me.  I stumbled on it quite by accident and discovered a natural ability that brought unexpected results. Digging up earth to set a few plants in the soil gave way to sketching garden designs and, eventually my yard was framed with […]

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