life
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Rambling on about How Time Has Changed the Rituals That Shaped Me… Family traditions are the threads that weave together the tapestry of our lives—sometimes smooth, sometimes tangled, always meaningful. When I think about traditions and how they have aged, I can’t help but hear Hank Williams Jr.’s voice echoing the sentiment in his song…
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Rambling on about the lifetime of aspirations of an Ole’ Woman… Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved history and learning of the past… She dreamed of being an archeologist. Of digging up the past in Europe or South America. Then she grew up a bit more… Then a young girl…
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Rambling on about Childhood Wonder and the Power to Change the World… When I was a child, my mind was a playground of impossible ideas and extravagant wishes. Like many kids growing up in the 60’s with the glow of the television as a backdrop, I dreamed of having supreme power, like a genie who…
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Rambling on about the Positivity of Love in My Life… Love is such a powerful feeling, and it’s amazing how its presence can transform ordinary moments into something deeply meaningful. When I reflect on where I feel the positivity of love in my life, a flood of places, people, and experiences comes to mind, each…
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Rambling Reflections on Life, Change, and the Uncertainty of Life… This morning started earlier than most… 5:15 AM, a time I rarely see unless life insists. The day began with a bittersweet mission: sending my new rescue hound, Gracie, off for her spay appointment. My son took charge, escorting her to the local rescue lady—a…
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Rambling Reflections on Childhood Road Trip Memories… There’s a unique magic to childhood memories, especially those forged in the backseat of a car, watching the world rush by as your family heads toward adventure. For me, road trips weren’t just vacations—they were the heartbeat of my childhood, filled with laughter, discovery, and a sense of…
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Ramblings Inspired by ‘Mission Impossible’ and the Infinite Journey of Purpose… As a child, I was captivated by the television show Mission Impossible. Each episode began with a mysterious self-destructing tape, delivering a clear mission to the team. The tape would vanish, but the objective remained: to pursue something greater with unwavering focus. Today, as…
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Rambling Thoughts from the Perspective of 67 Years….. Living a long life, once universally celebrated, seems to come with as much complexity as it does promise. At 67, surrounded by friends and relatives who have also reached their 60s and 70s, I find myself pondering whether longevity really is the straightforward blessing it’s often made…
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Rambling on about Life, Change, and Personal Growth… The question “What could I do differently?” surfaces in my mind much more often than I’d like to admit. Sometimes, it arrives quietly in the early mornings, lingering while I sip my coffee; other times, it interrupts the routine of my day, nudging me to reconsider my…
Dirt Road Therapy 