I’d like to think that I live in a world filled with Jerrys; that we all are caring neighbors for each other.
Topics: caring, Character, compassion, Good Samaritan, hero, Inspiration, neighbors, public servant

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I have long suspected that beauty can be found anywhere if one looks closely enough. But now I wonder if the same can be said for miracles, that they might exist even during the most trying of times. Perhaps even...
Topics: Aging, beauty, dementia, elderly, forgetfulness, Life Mysteries, miracle, miracles, wonder

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Why would a woman who openly strives for mindfulness -- exhorting others to do likewise -- need a cordless phone, technology specifically designed for the multi-tasker? Perhaps I should have asked myself this question six weeks ago, before I rushed...
Topics: Buddha, frustration, Imperfection, listen, mindful, mindfulness, Multi-tasking, preventable injury

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I have come to understand the need for fiction writing in a whole new way. When I began blogging over a year ago, my goal was to share slices of life and observations from my own experiences. In essence, to...
Topics: bonds, Boundaries, Choices, Connection, foible, high road, integrity, Lessons, life lesson, Relationships, trust, truth

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We’ve now entered the season where, as Alexander Pope put it, my own “hope springs eternal.” As the temperatures rise and new life slowly emerges seemingly from death -- from faded lawns, sparse trees and decaying leaf piles -- all...
Topics: Choices, delusion, denial, economic recovery, hope, hope springs eternal, idealism, impossible dream, Life Mysteries, miracle, optimism, Perspective, reality, spirit, spring, success stories

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