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Discoveries
Each year we ‘buy’ a cherry tree or two from a local orchard and pick the cherries for our personal consumption. It also supports a local pet rescue – bonus! My husband usually does the harvest but this year I went with him. Another new adventure that I found out I love. Who knew I…
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Abundance
Basil is taking over my little patio herb garden. A week ago, I had one of those huge Costco basil plants. Usually, it dies on me within a week or so. Last week, I decided to try my hand at separating the seedlings. Well, today I have a baker’s dozen of basil pots. There’s a quiet satisfaction…
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Slowly Exhale
Breathe in. Breathe out. It will be okay. Today, I submitted my retirement application documents. I feel a calmness. I’m almost at the end of this chapter of my life, and I wonder what the next chapter will bring. Anticipation This next chapter hasn’t been written yet. There is only a bare-bones framework: Fear Can…
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The Year I Finally Asked for Help
Today I begin my 57th trip around the sun. Looking back over the past year, I don’t think I will remember it as the year I struggled. I think I will remember it as the year I finally asked for help. In January, I hit a wall. Looking back I think I hit it numerous…
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Permission Granted
Have you ever felt the pressure of should? I should clean the bathroom, I should go get groceries, I should work longer hours to help alleviate the pressure on others, I should… I should.. I should. I have lived my life in shoulds, and never feeling like I’ve done enough and always believing I should…