Leaving The Door Open

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Miscellaneous Happy Moments

Good thoughts. Good updates. Good news. Instead of sharing a single story this week, several happy “moments” have been building; why not share those? I’ve thrown in a little inspiration, too. These recent moments have made my day; or week. P.S. I am borrowing author,…
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January 22, 2026

Hiding in a Painting

I had finished weeding around the begonias in my grandfather’s garden as I did sometimes on Saturday mornings. I knew that he would be waiting…
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January 8, 2026

Finding My Way Back to Wave Hands Like Clouds

(A story follow-up from 2021) In 2015, I bravely signed up for a Tai Chi class in my new community in Florida. I hadn’t really…
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December 18, 2025

The Bouncin’ Snowman Gift

We received our silly “Bouncin’ Snowman” in the mail circa 2004; a Christmas gift from my mom’s second cousin, Gwen. He stood about 15 inches…
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December 4, 2025

Fairy Tale Love – Then & Now

My heart beats just a little faster when I look back at reading fairy tales as a young girl. There was so much magic; the…
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