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Upward and Forward

This past year, I have barely written...actually maybe last few years.  I have gotten pummeled by life on an emotional level and shut myself down so much that I didn't want to write my truth for fear of hurting others.  But alas, the words are bubbling up as I have...

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God is good and we are blessed

It really is the simplest of things that make me take pause and a moment of appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us everywhere. I once said that I don’t like getting flowers as a gift because they die but I shot myself in the foot on that one. I don’t care if...

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Experimenting with chocolate chip cookie recipes…

Experimenting with chocolate chip cookie recipes… The thick ones in the back are called bakery style chocolate chip cookies and the one in the front is a brown butter chocolate chip cookie. Totally opposite versions of the same beloved cookie. I handed some out...

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Groups are getting bigger …

Groups are getting bigger … Tomorrow is moms farewell … tomorrows gathering will be the grand finale … enjoying the catch up time with sibs and friends!!!

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Fun fact… as I saw this picture,

Fun fact... as I saw this picture, memories came flooding back and not in a good way... more of a "this is what my mother had to deal with having me as a child"sort of way.....   In this image you see my mom likely in her late thirties (ish)... snazzy outfit, probably...

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I need to talk about the power of friendship…

I need to talk about the power of friendship… I have known this girl since about 14 years of age. We don’t see each other on the daily but we are friends through life. She was very much immersed in my family as I was growing up knowing both my mother and my father, my...

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Yesterday was a day …

Yesterday was a day … we all headed over to mom‘s house and plowed through her garage emptying probably 50+ years worth of stuff. Found old pictures, old letters…   Nana was a sassy lady. A letter that she wrote to my dad (in 1961) was basically telling him that he...

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The WEEGIES are here!!!!

The WEEGIES are here!!!! Sven O. Lode and Anne Christine Lode Flew in today to join Mo and Emma We had a lovely visit tonight and enjoyed some fire time with Julie in tow!!  It’s sometimes sad what brings us together - but the relationships are strong and always...

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For those inquiring about mom‘s service

For those inquiring about mom‘s service it will be held next week on the 27th at 10:15 AM. Please send me a message if you plan on going we are trying to plan food for the reception that will be held at our house after the interment. Don’t want anyone going hungry....

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I am NOT a fan of automation…

I am NOT a fan of automation... I went into Michaels to get some stuff and when I went to the front and saw a bunch of computers... I asked the lady, "Are we checking ourselves out now?" She said, "Unless you are paying cash"..... This didn't sit well with me. I like...

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And the censorship continues…

Well, I wish more people knew about my blog since this is where I will be posting my thoughts until I'm out of Facebook Jail. Can someone PLEASE take me back to 2019 when I could be sarcastic with people and actually LAUGH?  This last two years is a complete...

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Ringing in the New Year 2022 the right way!

Here it is... that moment of self reflection on the last day of the year. As everyone is looking forward to the New Year, I believe it's the same every year that we hope the crap of the year will be left behind and the new will rise like a phoenix, out of the ashes...

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