Welcome!
All are friends who enter here—the kind who care enough to tell the truth, albeit gently. “Gramma” is an ideal of unconditional good will, an attempt to be brave, kind, … Continue reading
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Weird Friends
“You have really weird friends,” my mother told me when I came home to visit as a young professional. I took a moment to consider. “I guess I do,” I … Continue reading
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Embracing Living
When I was a little girl, I used to stand with my toes on our lot line (I wasn’t allowed to leave the yard) to chat with the neighbor who … Continue reading
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Sharing
Sharing isn’t easy—even in the holiday season. When we’re young, sharing may be mandatory. If Mom says, “Share nicely!” it isn’t a request. The sharing we do when we are … Continue reading
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WELCOME 2014!
No year is ever entirely horrible. In 2013 some great people were born. People extended kindnesses to strangers. Heroes emerged. My daughter and I found a way to reach out … Continue reading
“You can do it!”
Have you ever felt starved for encouragement–hungry for even a solitary kind word to gnaw on? How important is encouragement? Recently, I watched the documentary CASTING BY (by Tom Donahue), … Continue reading →
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