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Things I Learned The Hard Way

  • Mom hands

    Mom hands

    During my lifetime, I saw my mother’s hands perform a variety of actions. They kneaded the most delicious homemade bread. They spanked my brother when…

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  • Blending

    Blending

    Billy Joel’s The Stranger album was one of the first albums I ever owned. Yes, on vinyl, back in the dinosaur days… the first time…

  • Joy

    Joy

    On my one adventure to Vegas, I did not win enough money to retire (I know this surprises you). However my travel companion and I…

  • Waiting

    Waiting

    Waiting can be difficult. Waiting for big events… birthday, first day of school, grandparents coming to visit was so hard. When my child was small,…

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  • Trees

    Trees

    The other morning … way too early… way too cold… I was outside watching the sky grow lighter. There is a tree in my back…

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  • Blood Draw

    Blood Draw

    I have a morning routine. I would guess most of us do. My 17 year old’s routine seems to consist of hitting snooze and then…

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