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Category Archives: fun
Cuba 2014 – Part 7 – More Misc Memories
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been back a little over two weeks already. We’re still adjusting to being home, and still missing our friends and the laid-back life we were enjoying during our stay there…silly things like swimming in … Continue reading
Cuba 2014 – Part 6 – The Games People Play
So, I have to admit that I don’t have much to offer on this particular blog. Not because I didn’t try, but because, well, there are only so many pictures of domino games I can get away with showing. I … Continue reading
Cuba 2014 – Part 3 – Lily
Lily. Many of you “met” Lily in last year’s series on Cuba (here). And many of you helped pray for Lily when we found out this past November that she was in hospital in critical condition. A lot of people … Continue reading
Celebrating My Talented Friends – Part 2
In part one, you met some of my talented gifted friends. Let’s continue that celebration by meeting 3 more friends whose talents and accomplishments enrich and brighten my world. I have been incredibly blessed by all of these friends and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, autumn, blogging, courage, determination, empowerment, friendships, fun, gratitude, hope, inspiration, positive, purpose, wisdom, Writing
Tagged accomplishment, Art, authors, friendship, fun, handcrafts, light, photography, sharing, talent, writing
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Celebrating My Talented Friends
I love to celebrate the good in life, and I especially love to celebrate those who shine light into my life. I have been incredibly blessed with friends who are wise, gifted, talented and courageous enough to share their gifts … Continue reading
Posted in Art, coping, depression, empowerment, friendships, fun, inspiration, Jewelry, self help, survival, Writing
Tagged Art, books, coping, depression, despair, empowerment, friends, fun, jazz, jewelry, mental health, music, positive, self help, sexual abuse, talent, writers, writing
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Autumn Artistry
Continuing with yesterday’s celebration of Autumn’s arrival, here is a wee glimpse of the awesome autumn artistry that’s “out there” being created and carved. Enjoy! Note: Many photos have been removed due to copyright concerns.
What I’ve Learned By Playing Online Games
So I admit it. I play online games. LOTS of online games. Not as much as I used to a few years ago, but enough to feel ready to meander into a blog about it. I first started playing online … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, anxiety, coping, depression, empowerment, fun, health, hope, mental health, positive, self help, simple pleasures, social anxiety, survival, wisdom
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A Delicious Day
For some people, their favourite day is a birthday or Christmas. While I like those days too, my very favourite kind of day is the one where I wake up in the morning with nothing whatsoever on the calendar or … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, empowerment, faith, fun, gratitude, happiness, health, hope, journey, mental health, positive, simple pleasures, spiritual, survival, wisdom
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In Memory of Elvis
Do you remember where you were that day? I do. I was working as a camp counselor at a children’s residential summer camp. I remember how we all crumpled into devastated sobbing, huddling together, singing our favourite Elvis songs and … Continue reading
A Bra Blog
How could I resist? The moment this picture appeared on my Facebook page, I knew I’d have to meander down this road. Oh, the whining and rantings I could indulge in here! I’m wracking my brain trying to come up … Continue reading