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Walking.
I have lived in the same neighborhood for over a decade, but going for a walk or a run never gets old. I am always transfixed by the huge trees, creeks, flowers and hills that create the landscape. On the other side, near the schools, there are more people and traffic, but all one has Read more
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Defying Labels: Soul searching in one hundred degree heat.
I don’t know if men have this issue, but a lot of women in my life (myself included) have found ourselves defining our lives based on the labels we have accepted from those around us. Sometimes those labels are negative and we fight tooth and nail to shed them, but what about the labels that Read more
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Monday News: Beginnings and Endings.
Let’s start with the endings. The Olympics wrapped up yesterday night. The athletes from the United States are bringing home the most gold (and there is even a pawn shop web site to help them finance taxes, training and travel). Train for years, live away from your family, represent your country, win a gold medal, Read more
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My dad had surgery this week. And Louisiana heat SUCKS.
He had an automobile accident a couple of months ago and he had problems with his shoulder. I had that moment when my dad was no longer invincible when he was diagnosed with Cancer, but it’s never easy when one’s parents are ill. At least it’s not easy for me. I know it is going Read more
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