Gratitude
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Let August Finish
The Last days of summer. Photo by my son “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” Annie Dillard Suddenly, the calendar has sped forward to the end of August. The hot days at the beginning of the month will soon cool and slide into the evening chill of autumn.…
Aging with Grace, Annie Dillard quote, August, Autumn, changing seasons, Childhood memories, end of summer, fall, family memories, Gratitude, life lessons, living in the present, nostalgia, passage of time, savoring the moment, seasonal reflections, September, Simple Pleasures, slowing down, Summer Memories -
Not Today
“What do we say to the god of death? Not today.” Game of Thrones George R.R. Martin Coming a little late to the party, we recently finished watching all eight seasons of Game of Thrones. As I suspected it might be, the series was extremely violent. I had heard that many viewers were disappointed with the…
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The Bent Gate and the Beautiful Tree
Stanley Britsh Primary School All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well. Julian of Norwich One person will look at this photograph and notice the bent post in the wrought-iron gate. Another will be captivated by the brilliant colors of the tree beyond it. Is it…
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Happy Birthday USA
Where liberty dwells, there is my country. Benjamin Franklin This photo was taken a few years ago at a Fourth of July party. To me, it captures the true spirit of the holiday. The Fourth of July is, above all else, a birthday celebration for our country. It isn’t about politics, military strength, or choosing…
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A Corner of Peace in a Busy Life
Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time. Herman Hesse A few years ago, I placed a comfortable chair and reading lamp beside a window in our bedroom. The window catches the morning sun and looks out onto a large flowering tree that changes with the…
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Practicing Gratitude
As she realized what might have been, she grew to be thankful for what was. Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South Yesterday, I was forced to face a regrettable truth. I publish my blog on Word Press. It has a feature allowing one to look up their past posts by topic. Yesterday, I researched the topic…
Aging with Grace 