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Swampy Bottom Acres is Home. What does your ideal home look like? This idea of an ideal home… I have this one. It is a place with privacy, off the beaten path, it is surrounded by nature, and there is a heart-warming quiet in its boundaries. It is small, 900 sq. ft. But has porches…
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Reflections on a Genuine Human Emotion Tears of joy are among the purest expressions of our deepest emotions. Unlike tears of pain, these arise when happiness overflows—when our hearts swell and our minds capture a memory destined to last. Such moments, which I call blessing moments, remind us of life’s goodness and our connection to…
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Thoughts on Getting Older, Rolling with the Punches, and Finding Meaning in the Unexpected… Well, that really didn’t go the way I thought it would… I think this is the new subtitle for my life. Life has a way of tossing us around, doesn’t it? Just when you think you’ve got things mapped out, something…
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Why do you blog? Well, I am here because the course of writing and sharing has changed over the years… When the computer first became a part of my writing journey there were Yahoo groups that brought us together to share, to write, to encourage, and to explore what everyone else was doing, feeling, and…
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Inspired by “I Remember Mama” and the Life of Dororthy Earlene Reeves Ellis… There are moments in life when a movie title alone can bring forth a flood of memories, a gentle rush of nostalgia, and an ache that carries both joy and sorrow. For me, “I Remember Mama” is one of those rare treasures.…
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A Reflection of Life and Dreams from an Ole’ Woman Conversations across generations offer a rare tapestry of wisdom, experience, and reflection. Engaging thoughtfully with someone who has lived through decades of change opens the door to profound insights about life, resilience, and the arc of history. Since I live alone and today this Prompt…
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Rambling Reflections on Not Knowing the Path and What lies Ahead… Looking up ahead, wondering where the road is leading me—can’t see through the fog. It’s odd, really, that no matter how many times I find myself here, staring into that hazy blank, I’m always taken aback. Each step feels heavier, sounds louder than usual,…
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I’m fine, just fine, everything is fine… How are you feeling right now? Well, I woke up early, 6:29 to be exact Alexa said when I asked from the darkness… today is one of the days of the week I people… working 3 days a week keeps me social and from becoming the ole’ swamp…
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Rambling on about Divine Connection and Human Effort… There are moments in life when a single phrase, encountered in passing, unfurls itself and settles into the quiet corners of the heart. “God is in control, but he does not expect you to lean on a shovel and pray for a hole.” It is a quote…
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What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? My days have evolved over the years, as my children grew up and moved on, as I have grown older and now live alone… But each day simulates the next in certain ways, ways that help me, feed me, and carry me into…
