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Category Archives: gratitude
You need a nudge?
I’ll nudge you. Since people seem to like to read about struggles, I’ll throw one out to you. I’ve talked about struggling with weight issues. I’ve talked about struggling with overeating issues. I’ve talked about struggling with health issues. Let’s … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, gratitude, journey, obesity
Tagged depression, diabetes, momentous birthday, nudge, obesity, Struggles, victory
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Back to school…
but not for me! Summer is so fleeting in the Northeast. When I was teaching, I didn’t allow myself to “work” on school stuff until August 1st. Then I could put all of the ideas that were swirling in my … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Celebration, gratitude, learning experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged example, givingback, grateful, joy, rolemodel, thankful
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For today’s breakfast…
I shall be feasting on a large slice of humble pie with a side of crow. Hey, I’ve never had a problem admitting when I’m wrong. I was wrong. Not only was I wrong, I am so comfortably wrapped in … Continue reading
Posted in gratitude, life lessons, perseverance
Tagged appreciation, humility, Relationships, Thankfulness
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Reunion redux
The reaction to my previous post was overwhelming to me, in a good way. Many of the comments gave me some good insight. I’ve felt a little selfish thinking I would just keep to myself. Some folks readily recognized my … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, gratitude, life lessons
Tagged challenges, gratitude, learning, Thankfulness
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“Off we go…”
Some of you may recognize those three words as the beginning of the U.S. Air Force song. As a kid I knew them as the words to the Army Air Corps song. My dad was a member of the Army … Continue reading
New year, new goals
I’ve decided not to look on the past year with regrets. It’s far too easy to do that and it keeps one from moving forward. At least, that’s my thinking about it. The past year brought many changes to my … Continue reading
Posted in Celebration, challenges, Change, gratitude, Health, life lessons, Positivity, Uncategorized
Tagged change, goals, new, writing
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Positive upheaval, aka “moving” right along…
The last several months have been a challenge, but I’m no stranger to challenge. They have been fraught with loss of friendship, change in job status and the death of a close family member. On the positive side…they have brought … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, Change, gratitude, Positivity, transitions
Tagged change, moving, positivity, retirement, upheaval
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Understanding friendship…
I have so much to learn about friendship. It seems all I once believed in doesn’t count for much anymore. I was taught friends stuck by each other through thick and thin, communicated, believed in one another. Over the years … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, friendship, gratitude, learning experiences, life lessons, loss, perseverance
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Fighting the good fight…
My family is very small. When we suffer a loss, it has a huge impact. Last Friday, my uncle departed this life for a well-deserved rest in the hereafter. I’m so glad I was able to be immersed in his … Continue reading
Posted in faith, family, gratitude, Grief, inspiration
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Precious is life and its memories…
Many of us feel we know the meaning of the word ‘precious.’ It may mean too valuable to describe or too valuable to be wasted. So, does that mean life is precious? Many may argue that it is. But who … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, friendship, gratitude, Grief, loss, love
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