A few weeks back, I’d hit a rough patch in my summer. On several fronts, things seemed to be fragile and the way through it all seemed uncharacteristically bleak. Like anyone, I have my moments of doubt and despair, but I’ve been fairly successful in avoiding settling in that place for too long a duration. [...]
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Jun 30
the tale-end of the sale
This past weekend, I experienced my first garage sale — as a "vendor," that is. I’ll admit, I’ve never been a garage sale kind of gal. I’ve always sort of observed the whole concept from afar with a sense of intrigue, and while the the idea of going out in search of a bargain appeals [...]
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return from red willow
Well, it seems as though the campers had a good time over the last five days. I’m sure I’ll be hearing more over the next couple. I remember spilling over with stories upon my own returns from summer camp all those years ago. As it turns out, Brown Eyes stayed in the same cabin, "Ruth," [...]
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7 quick takes friday (vol. 14)
–1– YOU LOSE SOME…There was really only one main reason Adam wanted to go to the American Legion baseball game yesterday: the lure of a drawing for a refurbished bike. Yesterday, when he began to talk disrespectfully, I told him that if he didn’t change his reactions, he would not be able to put his [...]
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flowers and words 2
As a followup to my first "flowers and words" entry from several days ago, I’ll begin by sharing another of the flowers that has bloomed in my back yard recently. And continue with a phrase I read earlier today: "When the tension ceases, so does life." So simple, yet so profound. I hope those of [...]
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how to let go
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the subject of "letting go" in my column for The Forum. I’d had what seemed a rather profound (to me) experience involving a lesson in letting go. Writing about it was my way of learning more about myself, as well as lending a bit of insight to those [...]
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flowers and words 1
I wish I could claim responsibility for this, but the flowers in our back yard are the bounty of someone else’s efforts. Due to the thoughtful plotting of the original owners of our home, each spring and summer we are treated to a sprinkling of beauty throughout our yard. Like a quiet guest that drops [...]
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a river (almost) ran through (the picnic)
I must not get out much. Somehow, I missed the news that Fargo is, once again, flooding. Well, it’s different now than back in April, perhaps, but if you were to drive by on I-94 and witness the Red River right now, you might wonder if you’re looking at old footage. Here was the scene [...]
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evening interruption
Every so often, I am compelled to put down whatever it is I’m doing, that thing that seems to be more important than smelling the roses, and I head outside to smell the roses — literally. This evening, my movement from kitchen to back yard did have a practical reason. I was on a mission [...]
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what the dads didn’t see….
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY DADDY TROY!
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