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Thanksgiving 2013

For Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for this beautiful world and the people in it: my husband, Joe, and his children, my mentor Julie, webmasters Jeana and Vicki, a new friend Jean. To my family, doctors, friends, and acquaintances.For the achievements we have made together, the issues resolved, and the steps we have made in relating to … Continue reading →

Happy 4th

Freedom — A world of clear thoughts: Being able to love when you want to love, being able to eat what you want to eat, being able to walk where you want to walk, be able to read what you want to read and being able to speak what you want to speak. The Fourth … Continue reading →

Coping With Stress before the Holiday

I was given the opportunity to be with my aunt who is nearing 90, this weekend. Making 4th of July hats was one activity I had planned. I brought head bands which I had cut out from thick watercolor paper with an extended star from the middle of the band. From working at Preschool, years … Continue reading →

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

He is the handsome intelligent man that I love, He honored his visitation rights with his kids and provided them with food and shelter. When other men would move away and shirk the responsibility of raising their kids as teenagers, he stayed and toughed it out without raising a fist. He studied mechanics and fixed … Continue reading →

Memorial Day

      The good positive images and thoughts of our troops and loved ones will always live on in our hearts. Their flame will continue on whether grieving be for a long time or short while. Their suffering, sacrifice, and courage has made a difference in the way we perceive the world.  My love and compassion go out to … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day

Having breakfast with my husband and friends this morning. My stepdaughter sent me a “Happy Mother’s Day” email, and I’m overjoyed. I’m wishing all the  mothers around the world who care about their children and want to make a difference in their children’s lives, a stress-free and healthy day.