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Loneliness Thrives On Diminished Abilities
I’ve known my mother for fifty years but today, she said four words I have never heard her say in all those fifty years and it tore a hole in my heart. When she called she said, “Hi Bev! I’m so happy to hear your voice! So you got the day off.” I said, “Yes,…
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Judgmental Perception
I realize the world would most likely stop turning if it weren’t for all kinds of personalities but my least favorites are the ones that rub almost everyone they meet the wrong way at some point in time. They’re rude. The wrapper on the tact they received when they were born has never been removed.…
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I Just Don’t Understand
I find it so incredibly bizarre just how different temperaments can be. Some people are born with more patience than some would find humanly possible while others have fuses so short they can barely be recognized. Their volatile demeanor just presents itself whenever it feels the need to strike without ever taking the time to…
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Sore Puzzlers
Have you ever wondered why so many things have changed over the years and not always for the better? I remember a time when it didn’t matter if the Christmas cards you sent and received said Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings or Merry Christmas as they all meant the very same thing. They meant that you…
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The Other Cancer, The Good Kind…Just Sayin
I’m not sure how much interest you have in your zodiac sign but upon a bit of research I’ve learned what is said about mine appears to be incredibly accurate. I’ve listed some interesting information about my “Cancer” sign below. As you read, you’ll see some additional information in parenthesis that gives a more in…
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Humble Pie With Burnt Crust
We all have times in life that bring us to “bridges” that tempt us with choices. We can dig deep into our strength and courage accounts, make a sizable withdrawal and walk away or we can set the bridge on fire! My earlier experiences with some of those “bridges” I chose to set on fire…
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A Drained Brain
Have you ever felt as if you’ve reached a point when your brain is completely full of information and you could swear you heard the seal snap, the zipper zip or the flap close on that area that allows new information to freely filter in? I believe some have referred to this overwhelming phenomenon as…
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Is “Spending” Time With Friends In Your Budget?
Day in and day out, we shop. We shop for groceries, clothes, cars, houses and luxuries. We look at prices time and time again, clip coupons and search for the best deals. We put a lot of effort into every stroll through every store and expend a rather hefty amount of energy on products and…
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The New Mountain
I loved my dad but he didn’t always make it easy. He was never the type to shower us with compliments or self esteem building comments and unfortunately, over time, we accepted it and life went on. As an adult I think I feel more sorry for the kids that are told how amazing and…
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Cracking Plaster & Smiles
Do you remember watching the television show entitled Candid Camera? If you do, you will understand what I mean when I tell you why I was looking for the little light in the dark window hiding the camera that had just taped a new episode of the show while I and several others ate lunch…