life
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The Beauty of Transformation: From Winter to Spring
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. Hal Borland We haven’t experienced much of a winter this year. The weather has been unusually warm and dry, making the arrival of spring feel a bit anticlimactic. The vibrant colors and lively sounds of spring seem to be ushered in with little fanfare this time,…
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Finding Grace
I don’t understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it found us. Anne Lamott Looking out over the lake at sunset has become one of my favorite places to sit and reflect. As the sun slowly descends over the water, painting the sky with…
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Autumn Reflections
Life is a process, and not a station. Ralph Waldo Emerson Autumn is here! It’s a short-lived season, fleeting as it transitions from the warmth of summer to the crispness of winter. It has always seemed to me that once Halloween arrives, the year is gone in a blur. One moment we’re carving jack-o’-lanterns, the…
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The Journey to Self-Discovery
I was sitting alone on the patio of a favorite restaurant, basking in the warm glow of the late afternoon sun. I sipped a refreshing spritzer from a tall, chilled glass, its bubbles dancing to the surface and complementing the hot summer day. As I relaxed, watching the world go by, a young woman walked…
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Navigating Life Changes
It happened to me the year I retired. You reach a certain age, and it all kicks in: Social Security, Medicare, and a fondness for hydrangeas. Sigrid Nunez Of course, I had anticipated that my husband and I would eventually retire. We would face the challenge of coexisting in our cozy, small condo, day and…
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Cherishing Friendships
When we’re older, let’s meet every Sunday at four in the cute little cafe we love. Let’s laugh at our foibles, our mishaps, and then release our mistakes to above. Donna Ashworth I am grateful for my friends. We aren’t able to meet in a charming cafe in New Orleans, but we still manage to…
Aging with Grace 