Seven Years of Thankful
It seems very hard to believe that it’s been a year since we celebrated the sixth anniversary of our Ten Things of Thankful blog hop. And what a year it has been! But here we are, celebrating seven years of focusing on the everyday moments of gratitude. Wow. In the last couple of years, I haven’t…
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Paper Mountain – #Flash4Storms
On Tuesday, I usually run a flash fiction written in response to the weekly prompt from Charli Mills over at Carrot Ranch Communications. Weekly flash fiction prompts are taking a break in the barn for the time being as we kick off this month’s Flash Fiction Rodeo over at the ranch. I still have a…
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This Christmas
“This is going to be the best Christmas ever.” This is what my daughter told me this weekend as we brought out our Christmas tree, shopped for some new strings of lights, and hung the ornaments on our tree. We’ve been easing our way into our Christmas preparations. We like to take it slow, focusing…
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The Morning After
So. Here we are. The election is over and you would have to live under a rock to be unaware of the climate this morning. Sure, about half of the people in the U.S. are mighty pleased with themselves this morning, but the other half are devastated. I don’t do politics here on the blog.…
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Our Inherent Good – A #1000Speak Post
We can easily strike up a debate about the inherent nature of humans. Are we inherently good? Or are qualities like goodness, kindness, and compassion learned behaviors? Are they the product of nature or nurture? It’s easy to look at today’s headlines about the tragic events plaguing our world, and say no, there is no good. …
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#10Thankful – A Heavy Heart
It has been a week of such sadness. I’m sure most of you know of the terribly sad and tragic headlines that have filled our news feeds this week. My heart is also heavy for people in my life who are grieving the loss of family and beloved companions, people who are struggling with illness,…
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#1000Speak – A Home Remedy for the World
It’s 1000 Voices Speak for Compassion link-up time again! This month I’m “guest hosting” over at the 1000Speak blog. I have a guest post up over there, A Home Remedy for the World, so please hop over and check it out. You can also link your own post via the linky tool there. Later this week,…
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#1000Speak April Link-Up: Compassion and Vulnerability
Somehow, another month has passed and here we are at the 20th of the month – time for another 1000 Voices Speak for Compassion link-up! I honestly don’t know if I’ll make it in with a post this month, but at the very least, here is your avenue to link your own post and check…
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Choose Happiness – A #1000Speak Post
What makes you happy? No, it’s not a trick question. I’m serious. Sit down. Close your eyes and think about it for a few minutes. Now, answer the question: What makes you happy? The answer, of course, will differ for everyone. The things, experiences, even people that bring us joy are as varied as we are.…
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Celebrating One Year of Compassion – A #1000Speak Post
I want to tell you a story. It’s a simple story – very short, truly sweet. It’s the story of a little girl who saw someone in need and acted with compassion. This little girl was on the school recess yard with a friend, playing whatever things little girls do on the school recess yard at lunchtime.…
