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Five Minute Friday — View

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/five-minute-friday-view/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing — The End

It’s Wednesday and I’ve been contributing so long to our story, I just sort of wound up here. Seriously, I wanted to bring the story full circle with an epilogue. And I have a request for anyone still reading. I’ll … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Song

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/five-minute-friday-song/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading

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Mothers and Other Musings

For Mother’s Day I intended on posting a homily I gave a few years back. Instead, I spent the day flat on my back trying to get some relief from sciatic pain. As I’ve nursed myself back — holistically and … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing XXIII

It’s Wednesday so let’s wrap up our story. Here’s where we left off. “Okay, Monday I’m calling Dr. Gibson. I need to know how you’re doing and what you’re being treated for,” I told her. Sheepishly, she responded, “Whatever…” Mother’s … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Comfort

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word. The initiative was started by Lisa-Jo Baker (http://lisajobaker.com/2013/05/five-minute-friday-comfort/) who thought about writing and how often our … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing XXII

It’s Wednesday so we’ll add to our story. Here’s where we left off. As Mom appeared in the kitchen and sat down at the dining room table, I hardly recognized her. How did she age so much in just a … Continue reading

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Wednesday Writing XXI

Wow. Twenty-one weeks. There seems to be some interest — although not much feedback — so, since it’s Wednesday, we’ll add to our story. The story thus far is on the blog under “Story.” Here’s where we left off. C-R-A-S-H!!! … Continue reading

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Puppies

This is another excerpt from 50 things that really matter. My husband, Matt, wanted to get a dog for years, but I always resisted. “We’ll be chained down.” I said. “Think of the dog hair!” I whined. Then a neighbor … Continue reading

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Not So Empty Nest

Empty nest. Don’t think I’m going to experience that too soon. As you know, my son, his wife, their three children and their menagerie — two dogs, an outside cat and guinea pig — moved in with me. It’s been … Continue reading

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