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The Lovely Habit of Writing a Journal or Letter – in Longhand
Back in the days when people kept secrets, and privacy was guarded preciously, people kept personal journals. Some kept diaries, which were even more private. High School girls bought little books with locks on them and recounted the whimsy or … Continue reading
Posted in Ruminations
Tagged cursive, graphology, handwriting, lifestyle, longhand, penmanship, script, typing, Writing
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The View From Above
WordPress has challenged its bloggers this week to present photos looking straight down at something. Here are the shots I picked. Perspective really is everything. We all know what the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower looks like, but here’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Looking Down, Perspective, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek
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I Hope You Dance
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Art, Celebration, Communication, Dance, Expression, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Weekly Travel Theme
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Future Challenge – What Are Your Most Precious Books?
Challenge #20 I’ve been away for a bit, and so there was no challenge last week, but I brought back some treasures with me… books that belonged to my mother. If you love to read (and my guess is that … Continue reading
Posted in Future Challenges
Tagged Books, choices, favorite literature, lifestyle, reading, recreation
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The Portable Magic of Books
“I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” ― J.K. Rowling I grew up with books. I think every room in our … Continue reading
Posted in Recreation, Ruminations
Tagged Books, children, lifestyle, literacy, Memories, Parents, reading, Reading to children
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Future Challenge – What Possessions Are Nearest to Your Heart?
Challenge #19 Moving is always a little traumatic. But moving from a larger home to a smaller retirement home may be even more stressful. Certain memories and possessions won’t make the cut for the new home. If you had to … Continue reading
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