writing
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Rambling on about the impact of the gift of technology….. My first computer was an unexpected gift from my sister and brother-in-law. At the time, he was the “tech guy” in the family, always up to date with the latest gadgets and innovations. When they brought me the computer, my initial reaction was anything but…
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Deep and Sad Thoughts on Milestones, Identity, and Belonging…. Fifty years have passed since I walked through the halls of my high school, Griffin High School, good old GHS, surrounded by faces that were once so familiar, so foundational to my early experiences of the world. This year marks the milestone of my 50th graduation…
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Rambling about and Exploring the Good, the Useless, and the Purpose of Our Gripes… Complaining is one of those universal human behaviors—so basic and instinctive that it often slips from our mouths before we even notice. Whether it’s the water being too hot or too cold, the weather not cooperating, or the relentless hum of…
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Rambling on about Dreams, Family, and Giving… It’s a game my sister and I played often: “What if I won the lottery?” The question is more than a passing thought—it’s a hopeful whisper that drifts through my mind every now and then, as persistent as the jingling melody of hope itself. Sometimes, when the lottery…
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How Books Transport, Teach, and Inspire Me… Reading is one of the most relaxing and enriching activities I know. With each turn of the page, I am transported beyond my immediate surroundings into new realms of adventure, wonder, and discovery. A good book can be my passport to distant lands, ancient civilizations, or even worlds…
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Rambling on about books, reading, and what inspires and feeds me…. Reading is one of the most relaxing and enriching activities I know. With each turn of the page, I am transported beyond my immediate surroundings into new realms of adventure, wonder, and discovery. A good book can be my passport to distant lands, ancient…
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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…
