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Good Love Is Hard to Find! I Got Lucky!
I've been going through the hundreds of photos I took in Nova Scotiaand remembering all the people I love and the fun we had.I wish I could go back and do it all over again ~ right now!I am so grateful...
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Shacks Filled with Babies Redux
Usually on my blog I stay away from politics.But sometimes a deeply held conviction compels me to publicly take a stand.One of these times is now.My 4th blog post ever, published on October 22, 2012,...
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IWSG: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 ~ Scrambled!
It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
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Back to Cloud Land!
Yes, Terry and I are flying this week, to and from Las Vegas.As I write this post, I'm anticipating lots of fun.Terry surprised me with an anniversary gift of a massage and a full day pass at Encore's...
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A Place of Beauty
When I'm in Las Vegas, I jump at a chance to visit the Bellagio on the Strip.From its famous dancing fountains,to its spectacular lobby with its magnificent Chihuly glass installation,to its...
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Short and Sweet
It's a short post today, because it's been a hectic week.I haven't even been able to visit the posts of the people who visited me last week.I'm going to try very hard to get around this week.I hope...
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Finding J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien entered my life on a dreary winter day early in 1966.  I will never forget the moment, even if I don't remember the exact date.I had been fighting bronchitis, strep throat, and a high...
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IWSG: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 ~ "...never shake Thy gory locks at me."
It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
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Semi-Random
It's a semi-random post today, because I've had another hectic week.We visited Las Vegas the week before last, a quick and unexpected three-night tripto visit friends of ours from various places.So I'm...
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A Brief Break
Happy Friday! Â I'm so glad that it's Friday!I need to take a brief blog break.Everything's okay. Â I just need to step aside for a couple of weeks.I'll be back on Wednesday, November 6th for IWSG...
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IWSG: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 ~ A Second Creative Passion
It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
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A Storied Creek and Canyon
One really good thing that happened for Terry and me in the past monthis that we bought a new car, a pretty ice silver metallic Forester.We very quickly tried it out on a drive up Clear Creek Canyon...
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Let's Have Some Compassion for Others!
This week I received a distressing email from the Heritage Eagle Bend Board of Directors.I've lived here twenty years, and I have never received such an email. It arrived not too long after we began...
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A Little Post-Thanksgiving Fun!
American Thanksgiving was yesterday.I hope that everyone who celebrated it had a happy and safe time.Terry and I had a quiet celebration and a small meal at home,because today we are in Cloud Land...
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IWSG: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 ~ A Cliffhanger?
It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
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Fremont Street Never Gets Old!
The holidays are such a busy time!I can't believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away.We had a good time in Vegas for five nights, spending time with Terry's best friend.Since then I've been...
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating this special holiday.For me it is not just a family holiday, it is a religious day as well.I love the story of the birth of Christ.I've been fortunate to see...
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I Only Bought Stuff That Tastes Good!
I can't believe it!  Another Christmas has come and gone.If you celebrated this holiday, I hope that you had a great time with your family and friends.Christmas Morning with Our Little Traveling...
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New Year's Resolutions
I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, but two came to mind when I awoke New Year's Day.I'm going to be kinder to myself and I'm going to sleep more.I killed two birds with one stone, by immediately...
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IWSG: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 ~ A Childhood Plan
 It's the first Wednesday of the month,the day that members of theInsecure Writer's Support Groupshare their writing strugglesand writing successesand offer their encouragementand support to fellow...
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