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Mustard and Motivation
Life is precious, and sweet, and wonderful – and I strive to make the most of it. Continue reading
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Graduation
When John died, we had spent a couple of years managing his heart challenges, which meant he had been through innumerable doctor’s appointments and several hospitalizations. I was usually there with him, especially during his hospital stays. When he met … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, Love and Life, Uncategorized
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Full Circle
I recently returned home from spending two weeks on Kauai with my sister, Kendra. (Those of us who knew her before she reached professional status have always called her Kendy, and it has proven impossible to teach old family new … Continue reading
Posted in Love and Life, Uncategorized
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One More Semester
My grandchildren just had their semester break last week, signaling the halfway point of the school year. It’s a significant time for each of them, which makes it meaningful for all of us who love them. Patience is a senior … Continue reading
Posted in Love and Life
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Never Forget
I will never forget. Since joining Facebook in 2008, there are several years I posted these words (or some quite similar) as my status on September 11th. I will never forget. For most of those years, when I wrote them, … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective, Progress
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Welcome to September
I’m ready for September and have been for several weeks. I know there are many who don’t want to think about summer ending and will cling to every last bit of sunshine. Don’t get me wrong, I really like the … Continue reading
Posted in Progress
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Back To School
It’s that time of year, and all the feelings that come with it are welling up inside me. Some schools across the country have been back for a few weeks, but in my little corner of the world, school starts … Continue reading
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It’s Been a Tough Summer
It’s been a tough summer. Best of times, worst of times – these words belong to someone else, but they’re true, nonetheless. We’ve had beautiful weather. I’ve traveled to my Happy Place in the Midwest at Lake Okoboji and spent … Continue reading
Posted in Grief
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A Digital Immigrant Bumbles Her Way Through a New Land
I have spent the past (way-too-many) weeks trying to get my GoDaddy/ BlueHost/ WordPress configurations to make sense so that I can create a blog and publish a post or two. Sheesh! I’m here to tell you that these simple … Continue reading
Posted in Getting Started
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Wish Me Luck
Dear and (as Stephen King says) Constant Reader, I have just ventured into the world of blogging, making myself heard as Marna’s Voice. I hope to be a frequent poster as I work to publish my writing efforts, blending the … Continue reading
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