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Recipe for a Happy Mom’s Heart
3 tsp. of back-n-forth texts 1 dash of an unexpected phone call 2 tbsp of tearful hugs of joy 4 cups of dreams of the future coming true Sprinkle back-n-forth texts throughout an ordinary day. Add an unexpected phone call, just because. Blend in tearful hugs of joy at an arrival back home for a…
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Come Out and Enjoy the Day
“Come out and enjoy the day!” chirps the chickadee perched on my deck rail, head turning from side to side trying to hold me in its gaze. “Come out and enjoy the day!” beckons the squirrel investigating the snowless deck, bounding over to my French doors, glancing in to invite me to join him. “Come…
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Really, it’s a gift?
My entire life I have been teased by my family for being so sensitive and emotional. I cry often, not just when I am sad or upset. Reading birthday cards- funny ones or heartfelt ones- tears flow. Seeing a commercial on TV, especially Hallmark ones, makes me tear up. Watching any final sports championship game,…
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Songs of My Life
There are certain songs that are tied very closely to different times in my life. The music has supported me through grief, joy, disappointment and celebrations. Just hearing the beginning notes brings forth vivid feelings, sometimes tears, laughter, smiles or sighs join the melody. The songs wrap me in a supportive hug as I replay…
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My Best Colors
I RSVP’d yes to the writing party invitation from Leigh Anne Eck at A Day in the Life blog, http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2023/03/its-party-time-sol23.html Thank you for extending the invitation to the community. So now I am showing up to the party in my favorite popping royal blue sweater, faded black jeans and matching blue socks. The vibrant hue…
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A Birthday Itself is the True Gift
The other night I was having dinner with my dear, elderly neighbor. We talked and chatted about many things over glasses of wine and dessert. She shared she was going to have a late night because she needed to stay up until midnight. This is her birthday tradition. On the eve of her birthday, she…
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Lucky Me
I am the lucky one… because I’ve been loved tenderly, supportively, sweetly by my husband and best friend for over 34 years. I am the lucky one… because each day I am reminded of the wonder and joy in this world by my wise K-2 students. I am the lucky one… because I have strong…
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A Few of My Favorite Things
Trails through forests and footsteps on needles Bright colored foliage and ladybird beetles Small, black chickadees ready to sing These are a few of my favorite things. Blank empty notebooks and bright colored inkjoys, Stickers and pencils and writing with no noise Capturing words from my mind as they spring, These are a few of…
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Fortunately, I Now Have Inspiration
Fortunately, it is my favorite part of my day, writing time. Unfortunately, I am not feeling creative. Fortunately, I can use a prompt I recently read about on Erica Johnson’s blog, https://bibliobardblogger.blogspot.com/2023/03/ Fortunately, I have a plethora of colorful markers near me. Unfortunately, the dull, gloomy colors are calling my name today. Fortunately, I can…
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Morning Grumbles
I do not like waking in the dark It makes me grumble and bark. My waking energy it does not spark Sleepiness leaves it groggy mark. Time may be enjoying this lark But I prefer light for each day’s embark. Obviously, I am not enjoying the time change. Now the darkness wanes at 7:23, after…
Doodads and Doodles
A collection of casual word sketches about daily life
Collect moments, not things.
Doodads and Doodles 