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Yesterday, the women in my family gathered at my house for a Christmas coffee. My daughter, Elya, came up with the idea: “We should have a special time when we can enjoy each other’s company, give gifts, and eat delectable treats. After all,” she insisted, “it’s the women in the family who take the time …
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Shrikes impale their victims on thorns, and then shred their flesh; whereas, hummingbirds pollinate flowers, enabling them to bloom. In the human kingdom, we can choose to act like a shrike or a hummingbird. Here’s some interesting facts about shrikes that I found on Wikipedia: “Shrikes are known for their habit of catching insects and small vertebrates and impaling …
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When I was a kid, I was fixated by the story of Johnny Appleseed presented in Disney’s version. In fact, in my mind, I can still see those apple trees blossoming. Yesterday, I looked up a clip on YouTube and felt those positive childhood emotions return to me. If you’ve never watched this cartoon, I strongly suggest that you …
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This morning I awoke at 5:00 am when my husband got ready for work. Our home had a magical feel that comes with twinkling lights, holiday garlands, and dancing candles. So I just had to video the scene and share my early morning enchantment with you. You're probably wondering what would possess a family to decorate …
Have you ever wondered what you could do if you were an angel for a day? This morning I wrote a life synopsis for my Ted.com personal profile; I’m a social activist at heart and this website stirs the reformer wanna be inside of me. As I tried to encapsulate my personal history in 1000 characters or …
This morning the house quiets with a soul penetrating solitude that is my only companion. The Christmas lights twinkle atop garland-adorned windows. White sparkles wrap around trees and twinkle through tiny house windows that line the shelf. The only sound I hear is the wall clock’s pendulum, swinging and clicking melodious tones. I’m alone, without …
This Christmas, consider nestling some nostalgia in and around your decorations. Family members will appreciate heartfelt remembrances of holidays gone by. A former gift from your child can add a special touch to a Christmas collage. Frame a childhood sit with Santa to place next to a Santa theme. Your children's smiling faces will accent …
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Yesterday, I noticed the enjoyment that radiated from faces as loved ones gathered for Thanksgiving Day. Candlelight flickered from dancing eyes and my heart filled with contentment. I wanted to freeze these moments so I could possess the magic forever. I even thought, I should run for the video camera. Yet, I couldn’t bear to miss one …
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This is a post for all of you crafty angel lovers out there. I thought it would be fun to share some angels that my sister and I made when we had our arts and craft business called Heartwarmers. We designed simple patterns for the bodies that we made from muslin fabric. We sewed the …
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