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Monthly Archives: January 2019
Another Sangria Sunday
A favorite locale – one that others enjoyed as well – was The Grapes of Held Winery in Ripley County, Missouri. In anticipation of a theme song for the coming season to feature the Sunday afternoon sangrias that Fred and … Continue reading
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“When I Grow Up”
Several times this week I heard the phrase ‘when I grow up’ from various sources. As a boomer finally getting to enjoy playtime in retirement, I think more about a second childhood than about being all grown up. I can’t … Continue reading
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Be SMART in 2019
Remember the musical theme of the TV show The Twilight Zone? Cue that tune now. One of those moments just made an entrance – not totally creepy, though. Had it all happened on my iphone I would now be in … Continue reading
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Print Pusher
I have a bone to pick with someone, anyone, everyone maybe, and I don’t know where to start. Having a ‘fixer’ mindset, I am aware that because a solution hasn’t been found doesn’t mean there isn’t one. I don’t have … Continue reading
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Tech Troubles
Who am I kidding? The plan – cancelling my tv service for improved mental and physical health – has failed miserably. Even as few as ten years ago the implementation of that decision would have been obvious much sooner. Not these … Continue reading
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Mother Nature’s Winter Wardrobe
Mother Nature’s closet is bare, Exposing bones, flaws and secrets. She’s vulnerable and cold, Enduring days of gray Fasting from the sun’s warmth; Enduring nights of stern chilling stillness, Daunted by beckoning escapes blinking in the blackness overhead. Refreshing rains … Continue reading
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“When Being ‘Nice’ Hurts You More Than It Helps – P.S. I Love You” by Annie Zelm
A lot of people have described me as “nice.” It never used to bother me, until I started to notice it wasn’t always a compliment. It’s like growing up and hearing your grandma say “Bless your heart,”… — Read on … Continue reading
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Looking Ahead
I am thinking ahead to 2020, thinking about the grade I will give myself for 2019. I am aiming for an A. Adopting the following mindsets may help. ATTITUDE: Many times the difference between joy and misery lies in focus. … Continue reading
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