Leaving The Door Open

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  • I Have A Tale to Tell

    I Have A Tale to Tell

    I have to share upfront that I am unabashedly piggybacking off of Vicki Atkinson’s post about the power of song and its cathartic abilities to bring us to tears in certain moments; particularly while in the car. Click here for her post. Her post got…

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  • Things I’ve Learned Since I Turned 60

    Things I’ve Learned Since I Turned 60

    When I turned 60 three years ago, I had a crazy idea that I could amass a list of 60 tips and insights I have…

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  • Flashback Friday

    Flashback Friday

    Ah yes, this was my moment in the sun. Or rather, my moment in the dark; close to the Winter Solstice. But I’m totally cool…

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  • A Country Thanksgiving…Maybe?

    A Country Thanksgiving…Maybe?

    This week, I was sorting through the newest batch of photos from my mom’s home. My sister and I are still going through all of…

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  • Caleb

    Caleb

    It was just a day; a Tuesday, to be exact. I woke, watched a little news with coffee, dressed and pulled out of the garage…

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