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Future Challenge – Making New Friends
Challenge #10 As we get older, our friendships evolve and change. Our children grow up, our parents grow older and eventually pass away. Some friends move away. We retire from our jobs and lose track of many work contacts. Although … Continue reading
Posted in Future Challenges, Ruminations
Tagged choices, companionship, friendship, lifestyle
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Maggie the Magnificent – a Mother’s Day Message
When we’re kids, if we’re lucky, our parents are our role models and our heroes. I thought my mom was the prettiest, smartest woman in the world, and that my dad was the most handsome and capable man who ever … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Giving Back, Ruminations
Tagged aging, Community Service, friendship, Giving back, Gratitude, Kindness, lifestyle, Memories, Mother, Mother's Day, Parents, photos, respect, Role Models, Thanks
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