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Category Archives: love
Goosebumps? Is it Romance? Or romance?
You may have noticed the word ‘romance’ twice in today’s title. One version is capitalized and the other isn’t. That was done purposely and either is correct. The meanings differ a bit and such is the distinction. Most of us … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, creativity, inspiration, literature, love, Romance
Tagged beauty, depth, imagery, language, meanings, Poe, poetry, Romance
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Thoughts from Christmases Past
Christmas is a mostly happy series of memories for me. One thing I always associate with my memories of the season is Christmas cookies and Christmas offerings in general. From my early years in Burlington, VT, I recall my mother … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, creativity, friendship, holidays, loss, love
Tagged bittersweet, cookies, friends, loss.holidays, Memories, nostalgia
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Spring, love, and heartache…
Admittedly I am not the best at remembering quotes, much less entire poems; however, as the season struggles to morph from winter to spring one particular line flits through my subconscious…”In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, loss, love, nostalgia
Tagged bittersweet, heartache, life, loss, love, Memories, spring
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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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Thank you for being a friend…
Friendships are a hotbed of bliss and turmoil. As we grew, we traipsed the pathways of gaining and maintaining friendships. Those early years were fraught with glee, playfulness, mischief, hurt and heartache. News flash…as we age, the “song remains the … Continue reading
Posted in characters, friendship, inspiration, life lessons, love, perseverance, strong women, writing
Tagged challenges, friends, life lessons, perseverance, songs
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Seemingly insurmountable challenges…
Behind my laughing, calm facade is a constant battle between good and evil. No, it’s not a super-hero battle but the one waged between the binge-eating devil and the clean-eating fairy. I haven’t always been obese, just the majority of … Continue reading
Posted in Binge eating, challenges, faith, Health, inspiration, life lessons, love, mindset, obesity, perseverance, rewards, strong women, Struggles, Thankfulness, transitions, transparency, wellness
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Not the “Same Old Lang Syne”
And I mean no disrespect to Dan Fogelberg, may he rest in peace. There was a time when I loved that song but I’m no longer into feeling regret and longing as I transition into a New Year. But I … Continue reading
Posted in Celebration, inspiration, love, music, transitions
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Feeling grateful…
My battery of medical tests are done for now and I am extremely thankful for positive results. Now that they’re over I will get back on my journey in earnest. I’d like to lose several pounds before the holidays. Drove … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, gratitude, holidays, love, mindset, Uncategorized, wellness
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Gratitude
According to the dictionary, the word ‘gratitude” means a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation. Seems like a simple concept, but for me it isn’t. I can say the words, I can feel appreciative, I can express my thanks. But am … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, gratitude, journey, learning experiences, love, perseverance
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