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Discovering What I'd Forgotten
I guess this month has been a surprise. Yes, because I realize I can go 30 days without spending money. But what's more surprising is all the things I've rediscovered because of this challenge.
I've found courage in myself to try baking bread. Some of my loaves have been flat or doughy, but some have been decent. The process is calming, hearty, wholesome, and reconnects me with my father (who used to bake bread every Saturday), even though he's miles away. It's a habit I'd like to continue beyond this challenge. Per...
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Sunlight in JanuaryI hope like me you are looking forward to the new year with relish. Yes relish! Even in hard times it is so good to be alive. Sunlight shining down upon my upturned face is one of the things I am l... -
Weather FlagsThe wife and I went over to Henry and June’s last night. All seemed well at first, but things are not always as they appear. What appeared to be a light breeze on the way in was actually a short lu... -
Economic WoesRecently, I took my 2 little girls to downtown Chicago to go to the American Girl Place with their dolls. We thought we'd also catch a few sites and check out the mall. The train was only about hal... -
Just Simply Be!New Year's resolutions - why do we wait until the new year? Why not "resolve" each and every day? For each day is a gift, the chance to do it all over again, but, this time, get it right! And, i... -
Goals for 2009I don't believe in New Year's Resolutions. I really don't. I have a habit of not following through or life intervenes and I don't manage to accomplish what I want to do ... the stories I can share,... -
Looking for A Way To Recycle?My niece forwarded this wonderful idea to me. As many of you can relate to this question, what can you do with all those birthday and Christmas cards or any holiday cards? I recycle mine by cutting... -
Resolution 2002 Part IISo there I was on January 1, 2002 trying to will myself to have the guts and determination to live. In a few days I was going to have my first day of class at a small community college and I was te...
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