Browsing category : Memories & Musings
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A Girl’s Best Friends
Posted onWhile flipping through Facebook entries, I noticed a dog that reminded me of one of my precious friends who had passed. A flood of precious memories overwhelmed me. … Read more A Girl’s Best Friends
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A Wonderful Caregiver
Posted onMy sister-in-law is a good example of what the bible describes as a virtuous woman. She has exemplified the untiring love and hard work of a caregiver for … Read more A Wonderful Caregiver
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Sharing A Family Secret
Posted onGrandfather was a tiny, ornery old man, who loved to pull tricks on others. A shoemaker by trade, he had a modest little shop in a small Irish … Read more Sharing A Family Secret
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You Can Be An Earth-Angel
Posted onIt’s the first anniversary of my car accident. I’m still amazed I’m alive to tell the story. After being hit from behind, my car was sent spinning across … Read more You Can Be An Earth-Angel
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Boomer Memories: The Summer Cabin
Posted onHow did my siblings and I inherit a 100-year-old cabin in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California? Our grandparents bought this place for $800 in the summer of … Read more Boomer Memories: The Summer Cabin
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Nina’s Wisdom Creates A Happy Life
Posted onOur cultural tradition of matriarchal leadership in our huge Mexican family taught me a lot about how powerful we become when wisdom and love pass from generation to … Read more Nina’s Wisdom Creates A Happy Life
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Boomer Memories: Who Let the Cows Out – Especially the Bull?
Posted onI was burning up hot! Sweating profusely! At age 10, it was the first time I actually heard my heart beating, although it was more like thumping. As … Read more Boomer Memories: Who Let the Cows Out – Especially the Bull?
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“One Thing”…Thank You, Mom
Posted onThis week we celebrated Mother’s Day, a time to remember and be grateful. Our mothers gave us so much, it is difficult to count the ways. We asked … Read more “One Thing”…Thank You, Mom
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Saying Goodbye to Mom: Our Journey and the Lessons We Learned
Posted onAs an insurance professional, my business is helping people prepare for life’s difficult passages. To many people “long term care” is a scary word, and they do not … Read more Saying Goodbye to Mom: Our Journey and the Lessons We Learned
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Going Fishing
Posted onI know that it’s not about nabbing a catch, as you meticulously fetch, fishing poles and fine mesh nets. It’s about taking, and making time for self, by … Read more Going Fishing