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Easter Recipes
Post Views = 855Easter is less than a week away, and I am looking forward to the celebration, especially having my three daughters, 2 sons-in-law, and 4 grandchildren gathered around my dining room table. It’s always a noisy, glorious time when we’re together. The conversations, the laughter, the colors, and the food shared are all…
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Mothering
Post Views = 733My daughter’s child, climbing on the armchair,balancing and flipping, then settling downto read Blueberries For Sal, unawareof the echoes from the past. Her nightgownappears by the bed, “Mom, I’m scared,” she’d gloomand climb under the covers. My patienceebbing, I’d send her back to her dark room – but she understands, gives reassurance.Snuggling in close, she…
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One Voice
Post Views = 727Five-year-old me is standing on a rough-hewn swing, singing in time, oblivious to voices that spring from the church next door, “don’t grow up proud,”“be demure,” “girls should not be loud,” harmonious, acceptable voices – soon to reach my ears – burning my cheeks, not meant to impeach. The preacher’s daughter shrinks and into…
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My Top 5 Favorite Podcasts
Post Views = 627Every Friday I drive one hour to watch my grandson for the day. It’s not too long of a trip, but when I’m by myself I find myself getting tired unless I have something to keep me awake. Sometimes I listen to music, but after a while, that gets too mesmerizing, lulling…
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Apathy or Equanimity
Post Views = 746I came across the Greek word apatheia recently. It is defined as a state of mind in which one is not disturbed by their passions. Okay, that sounds a bit odd. This word has been translated as apathy and indifference. So far, the word is sounding rather negative, like something we may want to…
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For You
Post Views = 606I love you because you embody vulnerability. You’re not afraid to speak from the bottom of your soul.I see the tear on your cheek, the furrowed brow that reveals.I want to hold it all in, but you help me to feel. I love you because of your passion for life.Your eyes light up…