The following quote is the focus for today's blog post. Something about it feels like a gentle poem or a piece of advice from an insightful friend. I saw the quote for the first time just the other day, but apparently it was penned six years ago. It's incredible to think that these words have … Continue reading Pieces
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Life’s Mementos
If you think of life as a journey, then you realize that you have probably collected lots of mementos along the way. These little souvenirs of life might be attached to wonderful memories. Or they could be mementos that you wish you never got in the first place and could forget altogether. There are lots … Continue reading Life’s Mementos
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Thoughts on a Good Day
Here's a sort of poem in free verse for today. When my heart speaks, I listen and write. The world is an amazing and beautiful place. God is great, grand, and magnificent. Life is a miraculous adventure with many forks in the road. Good conversation is flowing, swirling energy. Happiness is little things and big … Continue reading Thoughts on a Good Day
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Looking Back
As of a few days ago, California has officially "reopened" after being on lock-down for the past fifteen months due to covid19. Looking back over these many months, reflecting on the events that happened, the way people responded, and my own experiences through it, I still cannot come up with the right adjective for it … Continue reading Looking Back
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4:30 a.m.
So yesterday morning, I woke up at 4:30. It's rare that I ever wake up that early, and believe me, I wish I could have slept longer. Sleep is high up on my list of priorities. After tossing and turning a bit, I realized it would be better to just let go and let God, … Continue reading 4:30 a.m.
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Reopening the Library
When non-essential businesses had to close up at the beginning of the shelter-in-place orders, I really wasn't too bothered by it. My family and I try to live within our means and by the motto, "Live simply, so others can simply live." Fortunately, it hasn't been too drastic of a change for … Continue reading Reopening the Library
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During This Time in History
Such a weird time we're in right now. It's history happening as we're living it. One day, we'll look back on this time and have so many mixed emotions and memories of it. I don't know about you, but it's given me much to think about and write about. During this Coronavirus pandemic, we, as … Continue reading During This Time in History
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Surreal
For the past few days, with the constant news updates, people rushing to the store to stockpile disinfecting wipes and hoard toilet paper, numerous public events being canceled, schools closing, and the fear that comes when the word "pandemic" is officially declared, I've been trying to put it all together and come up with the … Continue reading Surreal
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Stories Matter
We all have our stories about who we are or the series of events on how we got to where we are now. Sometimes these stories are told to friends and relatives, and are well-known to those around us. They're the stories we tell at parties and family get-togethers. Sometimes our stories are forgotten, shelved … Continue reading Stories Matter
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Letting Go, Letting God
You've maybe heard the phrase, "Let go and let God." Those five words are so simple, yet hold so much promise and instruction. They also happen to be some of the most difficult words for many of us to follow. Especially me. These words had been popping up in my life so frequently the past … Continue reading Letting Go, Letting God
Moxie and Mishaps 