Tag Archives: Happiness

Rambles

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Gail

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 →

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Memories of My Father

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Gail

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 →

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When Peace is Elusive

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Gail

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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A Stroll Through the Woods in Late October

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Gail

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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Halloween Nostalgia

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Gail

Tonight candles are lit and the house is decked out in orange and black decorations and orange lights.  A jack-o-lantern sits on the front porch and there’s a full bowl of candy sitting on the foyer table.  An occasional spook … Continue reading →

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The Dream Visit

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Gail

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 →

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When You Feel Like Hibernating at Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Gail

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 →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Gail

Question:  What are some things you love to do? My Answer:  I love to spend time with my family I love to read I love to write I love to walk in the woods I love to watch it snow … Continue reading →

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Two days ago my husband and I had our 28th wedding anniversary.  Hard to believe. Someone asked me if it seemed like 28 years.  Sometimes it does, other times it seems like only yesterday.  Time flies. I try to make … Continue reading →

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Gail | 4 Comments

Monday’s Question

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Gail

Question:  What’s something you enjoyed doing with your father when you were a child? My Answer:  My father was a pilot.  Occasionally, he would ask if I wanted to “go to work” with him.  I always jumped at the chance. … Continue reading →

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