What better time to create new habits than in springtime?
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Father Lacombe: A Young Man’s Freedom by Ken Donahue, a Book Review
“[…] Many such incidents kept life alive for the good priest. But Jock was his right-hand man, getting more sense every day. A little wild, maybe, but what could you expect?” – Mary I. Third inFather Lacombe – A Young Man’s Freedomby Ken Donahue Father Lacombe: A Young Man’s Freedom is a heartfelt memoir about…
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Thank You For Your Support: A Personal Recap of 2025
Snow has fallen in my neck of the woods, and I am here writing. The sun is now shining, and I am appreciating the beauty that winter storms bring. It’s December, the time of year when everyone contemplates the meaning of their lives and anticipates the new year. This year has been difficult for so…
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When to Let Go of People and Move On: Consider These Five Things Before Ending a Relationship
What do you do with someone who does not apologize or even recognize that they have harmed you? I’ve struggled with this most of my life. Do you walk away temporarily until you get your bearings and figure out what happened? Do you forgive and forget and go on as if nothing happened? Or, do…
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60 Things I learned in My 60 Years of Life, Part II: Off the Wall Advice, and Grab a Beer While Reading
At my age, I want to share what I know. I am not sure why. Maybe it’s because I understand life is short, unpredictable, and full of ups and downs. And I want young people not to experience what I did or make the mistakes I made. Earlier this summer, I wrote an original list…
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60 Things I’ve Learned in My 60 Years of Life: Nuggets of Wisdom from an Old Broad
I don’t usually write listicles, but sometimes you have to break your own writing rules, right? These are short nuggets of wisdom, but I believe good advice from a sixty-year-old, eclectic, hippie-ish, unapologetic thinker who has experienced a full life, from the depths to the highs. Learn more about me here, if you’d like. In…
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What I Learned About Life From My Two Cats. Yes, From My Two Cats
I have two awesome cats. It’s not what you think. Yes, I love them both; one is a beautiful Norweigan Forest Cat and the other is a gorgeous grey and white mix. Both are humorous, sensitive, affectionate, loving, fantastic, and I love them both equally. They have similar, laid-back personalities, but there is one part…
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10 Life-Changing Things I Learned from the Holiday Season
Another holiday season is upon us. It is here whether we celebrate or not, or whether we want it to be here or not. The choice is ours to participate in it or to hide under a rock from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. I have to admit I have been tempted to do the…
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Two Life Lessons I Learned From My Front Yard Rocks
I like to work in my yard. I love to clear the path for the new growth that occurs every spring by cleaning out the dead leaves and debris. This season is no different. But, this time, while in the midst of the crumbled leaves, the dead pine needles, and even the blown-in pieces of…
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