Loosening My Load and Christmas

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Journeyers, it’s been a busy week filled with holiday preparations and putting the last touches on our #BestTeachersGifts Giveaway! I made a surprise presentation to the fourth grade classes at a Groton Elementary School, to an educator who definitely understands the pay-it-forward phenomenon… He’s going to share the items with the other two fourth grade classes! One of our mentors … Read More

I Believe…

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  “How was your Christmas,” I asked the clerk. “I’m glad it’s over,” she replied, “I’m not a fan of the holiday.” She went on to share a few lamentations about shopping and parties, her words sort of trailing off as she ticked off a few other dislikes. Within hours of gift exchanges and Santa’s arrival, numerous Facebook statuses declared … Read More

Family, Fun, and Holiday Festivities

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Beauty and Fave made it home safely… School’s out for a glorious SIXTEEN DAYS! Our home has been filled with laughter, love, and liveliness… Rousing games of the silliest sort of Mario fun… and, of course, an occasional serious discussion or two… signs of continued growth and healing for all of us… The stockings are hung… The shopping is done… … Read More

Need a Lifeline for You or a Loved One?

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  Right now, millions of people all over the world are experiencing a loss due to one of these 5 Ds: Death, Despair, Destruction, Disease, or Dysfunction. When mayhem or mishap touches our lives, we often feel as if we are totally alone and gasping for air. We often feel as if our tragedy defines every nanosecond of our days … Read More

Tis the Season

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I am surrounded by peaceful images of this beautiful season…    Porcelain set on the buffet       He’s checking his list…      The vase on my countertop     The heirloom star on miniature dining room tree   Doorway between living room and kitchen/dining room   Santa tapestry in sitting room     One of my favorite … Read More

Moments II

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* first published January 11, 2011 * I have needed today.I have looked forward to today.I don’t spend enough days devoted to pampering myself.How many of us do?Yesterday I toiled and worked and slaved at my computer, preparing for year-end. Papers up the wazoo.Though I felt a great sense of elation when I checked off giant piles of receipts that … Read More

Merry Christmas

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May you find light in the love around you. May you hold peace in your heart. May you celebrate all that the spirit of Christmas embodies. Merry Christmas, friends! Soon…

Ever After…

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Eternity. Forever. Always. Never. As early as our first foray into the imagination, those words take a front seat. The timeless fairy tales our loved ones read to us, almost always end with “And they lived happily ever after…” For eternity. Forever. Always. The story must end, must have a conclusion. For children–humans–there must also be hope, love, laughter…promise… What we don’t see … Read More