Story Telling

Do you like to tell stories? Like to listen to them? Both? Listening to my daughter tell a story recently, it occurred to me... If you’re a parent, listening to stories is a key skill for the vocation. The more you listen to your kids, the more stories they tell, the more you learn about …

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Every Day Start This Way: Gratitude

Every day start this way: What are you thankful for? List it all. ALL of it. Rattle it off in your mind, or make a quick list on scratch paper if you prefer. What might you be thankful for? Hmm... Like shoes on your feet, Clothes on your back, Food to eat, quality and quantity …

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Feed The People

It’s Thanksgiving time here in the US, time to feed the people again. Perhaps the most American of holidays, at least we try to make it that way. Everyone has things to be thankful for, everyone should have the opportunity to feast a little for the holiday.Everyone has things to be thankful for, everyone should …

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Lyrics Post: “Better Way”

The first time I heard this song I was inspired. The words encourage, fortify. The music builds, layered, energized. Let it fill you, spur you on. BETTER WAY “I'm a living sunset Lightning in my bones Push me to the edge But my will is stone Fools will be fools And wise will be wise …

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Buzzing Brain

With all this election news and new president-elect Joe Biden in the mix, I get to thinking about that job a little more. President of the United States. Or any president, for that matter. What’s their sleep schedule like? Do they wake up early thinking about everything they have to do? Should do? Aren’t doing? …

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Captain Napkin

Thank Goodness for Daughter Number Two, a.k.a., “Captain Napkin”…! Last night she disappeared into a bedroom and emerged a few minutes later saying, “I was helping Mom fold the napkins. I just love doing that.” I think she also said it helps her relax(!). And so I got to thinking, “Do what you can; do …

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Reset

First a few more headlines from yesterday...then the reset at the bottom. San Franciso New York Philly Miami (FL) Ottawa Winnipeg London And most important...IMMEDIATELY...announcements and initial information regrading the Biden Administration’s priorities. RESET. 1/ COVID-19 2/ Economic Recovery 3/ Racial Equality 4/ Climate Change