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Tag Archives: Happiness
Rambles
Forgive me blogging friends, for I have sinned. It has been 4 months since my last post. As hard as I try to be a regular blogger and not go more than a few days without posting, I just can’t … Continue reading
Memories of My Father
I try not to be sad around Father’s Day, but I am. I miss my dad. A lot. Sometimes I pull out old VHS tapes of him and watch them. They bring a rush of emotions that flood my soul … Continue reading
When Peace is Elusive
I remember when my children were infants. My husband and I would often go into their rooms at night and peek at them sleeping peacefully in their cribs. Sometimes we would just stand there in the soft glow of the … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, Family, Fear, finding peace, God, Happiness, insomnia, memories, peace, worry
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A Stroll Through the Woods in Late October
I enjoy walking in the woods anytime, but especially in autumn when the leaves are changing. Autumn seems late in these parts and there isn’t as much color for this time of year–not many reds that I’ve seen so far– … Continue reading
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Tagged Autumn, beauty, Fall foliage, God, Happiness, hiking in woods, nature
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The Dream Visit
For those of you who read my blog regularly, you have heard me speak a lot about my geriatric cat, Bigfoot, who I had to have euthanized 8 months ago. I’ve also written that Bigfoot’s death hit me every bit … Continue reading
When You Feel Like Hibernating at Christmas
Driving down the road, the twinkling lights adorn local businesses. There’s an inflatable Santa at one and next door, an inflatable penguin with a Santa hat. Next to it, a large reindeer with a big round nose. A few doors … Continue reading
