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Tag Archives: Gratitude
In Accordance with Award Rules – The Nominees Are…
Recapping my recent post about the generosity of bloggers: last week, melouisef at Just Fletcher nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. In a little embarrassment of riches, this week. Diana at A Beginner nominated me for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Although I thanked both immediately, family needs kept me … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging
Tagged Blog, Blogger, blogging, Blogging Awards, Diana Gabaldon, Gratitude, Kreativ Blogger Award, Thanks, Versatile Blogger Award
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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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Kiss Today Good-bye, and Point Me Toward Tomorrow…
Tomorrow, I’ll wake up, get in my car, and drive with my husband to visit our son in Upstate New York. I won’t be going in to the office tomorrow, or on any other day from now on. Today, after a … Continue reading
Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations
Tagged change, Gratitude, lifestyle, Memories, moving on, retirement, Thanks
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