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We All Lean Into Love
There’s a tree in our back yard that is growing faster on one side than on the other. The other morning my daughter gave me her impression as to why this tree is so lopsided. First, you need to know that it wasn’t lopsided two years ago when we moved into our new home. You also need to know that it...
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This Is the Most Fun Thing I Have Ever Done!
Some years ago, we had a dirt pile in the corner of our yard. Then my daughter decided to create something beautiful in that space. She measured and cut the wood and figured out how to hold it all together. She built a fence to keep the dogs out. She planted herbs, tomatoes, peas, a watermelon, and a pumpkin. She built...
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Rolling Stones, the Fourth of July, and Family Traditions
I grew up with a rolling stone, my dad. He liked to move and was forever looking for new ideas and new opportunities. He and my mom had nine children but until they hit number 9 they moved around quite a bit. I went to half a dozen grade schools and three high schools. I finished my high school career...
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Add Presence to Your Summer!
I'm glad summer is here. I like summer. I like the freedom that comes with summer. BUT summer can be a very busy time. Sometimes the pace outstrips my ability to keep up. For me the pace began to pick up in March as I worked on my garden. It was so rainy that I worried I might not have a...