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Welcome To My Morning
Recently I was taken back in time as I listened to a soundtrack by John Denver. He was a singer-songwriter from the1960s through the 1990s. I was a young teen when he began his career and I enjoyed his music. One song, that I listened to on this day was particularly meaningful – Welcome to My Morning. Look at the opening...
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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...