Tag: life
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Gratitude in Everyday Life: November Tankafuls
Here are the last Tankafuls for the month of November. Nov 22nd Ding-dong-ding – doorbell Unexpected so early Saturday morning Gorgeous Thanksgiving flowers Grateful love spans long distance Nov 23rd Is it good enough?? Imposter syndrome runs wild Sharing art is risky- Grateful for encouragers Support in pursuit of dream Nov 24th Picture made for…
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The Battle Within: Body-Mind Tug-of-War
So this was the battle between my body and my brain this morning when the alarm went off. The thoughts bantering about clicked into a Poem for Two Voices. The blue is the messages of my body. The red are the thoughts in my mind. The purple words are said by both voices as they…
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An Easter Poinsettia- Yes, You Read That Right!- Day 27 SOLSC
For the past few days, I have walked past my pink and cream poinsettia still in full bloom and thought I should write a slice about it. It has popped in and out of mind today so I will give it the attention the thoughts seem to be asking for. Really, I am in awe…
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Be Like a Cupcake- March 19 SOLSC
How to be Like a Cupcake Make your center light. Be sweet to others. Let your presence bring cheer. Let your days be lip-smacking good. May your being be brightly sprinkled with funfetti. This post was inspired by Fran Haley at https://litbitsandpieces.com/. One of her slices last week was written about If Like is a…
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What I Wish You Knew
So today I was responding to a prompt- write a letter to your younger self. I struggled with what to write about. This idea wouldn’t leave my mind. Our culture doesn’t freely talk about death, loss and grief. I decided to put this out there as someone who has walked the grief journey. 3 big…
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Please Be Filled with Glimmers 2024
2nd song of the morning that pepped me up and got me groovin’ A crack of blue sky widening on my drive to work An I luv u message from a student SUNSHINE ( after days in days of gray) Matcha candle relaxing my mind with grassy tones Journaling with my favorite colorful pens Cozy…
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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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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…
Doodads and Doodles 