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Being With Family

Being back in California with all the kids, grand-kids and great grand-kids is wonderful. What more can I ask for? We now have two great grand children. A girl, almost 7 months old, and a boy, just a month old. … Continue reading

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My Get Up And Go Has Gone

Tired, tough day, no. Just feeling blah. Everything is a struggle. Fibromyalgia is alive and well, and it is making me feel awful. I am hurting. Everywhere. Tomorrow is another day. I’m looking forward to waking up and feeling great. … Continue reading

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Your Past Is Not Your Future

We are all shaped by our past. Our parents, schools, friends, all played a part in who we are. We all have our burdens, our bullies, things we didn’t know how to cope with. How you choose to remember is … Continue reading

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Support Caregivers

November is National Caregivers Month. Support your community. Find a caregiver and offer to email or call them. Offer to arrange a lunch for them. Offer your shoulder to cry on, to help carry the load of the world that’s … Continue reading

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Making Mistakes

We all make mistakes. This week I’ve been full of them. Some of them have been frustrating, humiliating, and others I have learned that you can learn from your mistakes. I failed the written driving test the first time around, … Continue reading

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Writing Is Addictive

I’ve always known that writing is addictive. The more you write, the more you want to write. Writing in a journal, writing a memoir, writing a story, writing out your goals, lists of things to do, becomes a habit when … Continue reading

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We Have To Be Aware

Since I was mugged in New York in the 80′s, I’m always aware. Aware of who is around me, aware of what is happening with my body, and just aware. We all need to be aware. Aware of scams, of … Continue reading

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Words Are Powerful

Words can be powerful. Words can hurt. Words can also heal. Powerful words inspire, create feelings of peacefulness and harmony. Words can also hurt. Words can’t be taken back. Think before you speak. Once you have hurled hurtful words at … Continue reading

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Support Caregivers

One day you might be a caregiver yourself. Support caregivers, treat them like you yourself would like to be treated. Caregivers are working 24/7. They are lonely, exhausted, too tired to go out to support groups, and remember support groups … Continue reading

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Things To Do Before I Die

I wrote this almost ten years ago, and it still holds true today. “Things to do before I die. Now where did that thought com from? It flew into my mind like a tornado and wouldn’t leave. So, lets see … Continue reading

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