Where seeds of thought have room to grow
Category: Of Life and Love
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I believe the last big Fifty party has come and gone – and it was a Grand Finale, just like at the end of a fabulous 4th of July fireworks show. Of course, I have to make it clear that Rae is not 50. Yet. She is hanging on tight to 49 for three more days.…
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TG is really and truly a college student now, surrounded with college and all things college-related. By the time I got home from work yesterday, she had her things packed and ready to go. She had even tidied up her bedroom! Daniel and his friend Austin met us at her dorm and helped us get her…
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Charly's face, hopeful and questioning, peered at me through the French doors, his white fur glowing in the soft light of dawn. He hadn't done that in ages – obviously, he took our morning walks for granted as much as I did. But this was going on three days! Please, Mom? "Don't worry – we're going this morning.…
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It was supposed to be a taste of the next course in our life – Empty Nest. But if this is what it tastes like, can I send it back? Not really, but…COME ON! TG was gone for the past few days – which means ALL the kids were gone…Tom and I had the house all…
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When I said those words twenty-seven years ago today, I didn't know what the hell I was talking about. How can you, when you're just twenty-three years old? It's such a leap of faith, marriage is…it's saying "come hell or high water, come arguments about bratty kids and light fixtures or stress about sick kids…
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Keep doing what you enjoy as long as you are able. Hang out with a younger crowd sometimes - they won't let you get too settled. Be patient and tolerant with that younger crowd even when you're tired and grumpy. Be curious and eager. Lead by example. Take naps. Show affection. Receive affection. Be compassionate and share…
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With Charly getting older and older, it keeps coming up… should we get a puppy? I've always heard that the best puppy trainer is an old dog…they can teach the boundaries, rules of the household, and the alpha order much better than humans. Charly certainly did an awesome job with Max. But…I still hesitate getting a puppy right…
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"Barbara Inez…just what have you been up to? I mean I've already been gone a week and I'm sure a lot has happened…" "…Barb, I hope you get your tail in gear and get up here to see me. It's just beautiful…" "I've always loved that song "You've got a friend" by Carol King and…
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“…and you need a helping hand. And nothing, nothing is going right…” I used to cover for our church secretary every once in a while when she had to be out of the office. One of the best, but still toughest parts of the job was answering those calls from people who needed help…with…
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For several nights I've been scanning and scanning pictures…dozens of pictures depicting a rite of friendship that is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year – my annual Lago Women's Trip to Port Aransas. My friend Nancy asked for the photos months ago – she wants to compile a scrapbook. I jotted it on my list…"photos to…
Long Hollow 