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Rambling on about democracy, decency, faith, and life….. I REMEMBER… when democracy was what we favored, wanted, fought for… I can remember people accepting each other, it was a struggle we lived through, the changes were hard fought, we’re a bit overwhelming and scary for me as a young person but we powered through. I…
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If Only, and Hindsight, wonderful thoughts. If Only… If only we knew at times that the “time” we are living through, that the moments we are enjoying and living through will be fleeting in reality. I suppose that is why the people that are older in our lives tell us to enjy the times and…
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What historical event fascinates you the most? On Halloween Eve in 1938, Americans tuning in to CBS radio programming got an eerie interruption: “Martians have invaded New Jersey!” At the time, the pre-Halloween allusion to extraterrestrials caused mass hysteria for thousands of listeners around the country. Although it was simply a radio play by Orson…
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The Power of Kindness in Everyday Life… In a world that often feels fast paced and disconnected, there is one universal truth that everyone should know: kindness matters. Whether at work, school, home, or out and about among people, the simple act of being kind can have a profound impact not only on others but…
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When Creative Expression Collides with Turmoil…. There are days, sometimes weeks, sometimes months, when the act of writing feels impossible. The pen hovers, the keyboard waits, but the words refuse to gather. Instead, they scatter like autumn leaves in the wind, lost to the overwhelming chaos outside. For writers and creatives, this paralysis is not…
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Embracing Childlike Wonder Throughout Life…. To be a “kid at heart” is to possess the qualities that are often associated with childhood, such as curiosity, playfulness, and a sense of wonder, regardless of age. While growing up comes with responsibilities and challenges, It is possible to be an adult and still find joy in maintaining…
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Rambling on about my Year of Kindness, and the struggle it has been thus far… I stopped years ago making “New Year’s resolutions ” and instead chose a task, a mission, or a dream to fulfill .. FOR ME. Sounds a bit crazy, a bit strange, but to me it makes sense. I like to…
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Thinking about the Power, Responsibility, and Imagination that comes with Wishing… SO… let’s Imagine, just for a moment, that you are granted three wishes—three powerful opportunities to reshape your reality, fulfill your deepest desires, or help those you love. It’s a fantasy that is woven through our stories, movies, and childhood dreams. But what would…
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Rambling on about those lost and longed for… There are some days that the heaviness of loss hits especially hard or deeper inside of me. Today is one of those days, a gray day, no rain to speak of yet but it is gloomy outside and inside of me as well. This morning, I miss…
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What is your favorite form of physical exercise? Walking, just the normal mode of movement for us a humans. Bipedal human beings, who walk through life. I suppose I’ve always been an explorer at heart even as a kid. I roamed and hiked my way through the neighborhood, through the woods, through trails left by…
Dirt Road Therapy 