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People Who Inspire
This post is the first in a series about people who inspire others. They are not celebrities, just real people who make a difference in…
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Looking For Love (Inspiration) In All The Wrong Places
In 1980, country singer Johnny Lee recorded Looking For Love. It became a hit. In fact, years later I find myself humming the tune, even…
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REDISCOVERY – PERRI O’SHAUGHNESSY
In an effort to de-clutter my house, I’ve taken to reading more on my Kindle and buying fewer actual books. This has been a semi-successful…
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How Do I Write Thee? ( with apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, How Do I Love Thee, Sonnet 43)
Not too long ago, I saw an interview with a writer who claims to do his best writing in unique, beautiful settings or on a…
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Cats and Dogs
Every wondered why most cats and dogs do not get along? Cat in natural state. Click on the video below to see dog in…
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Paradise Lost
I am a creature of habit. I like my routines. They make the small tasks easier and less time consuming. That allows me to focus…
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes – You Want a What?
I like my local tech store, really, I do. But I only visit the store about every six months and in that time, things…
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Confessions of a Cat Mom
I have two resident cats, plus one that drops by for breakfast and dinner on the front porch most weekdays. I live in suburbia…
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Word Play – Beware of Context -a tongue in cheek commentary
Teachers know that reading is a complex skill. It requires everything from knowing letters and sounds, having a well-developed sight word vocabulary and being able…
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Day and Night
Even the most mundane places can become mysterious and beautiful at night. Here are some examples, although none of the places could be considered …
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A Reading List for Our Time (Warning – Politics Ahead)
We live in puzzling times, particularly in the U.S. It is difficult to determine what is the result of a disinformation campaign and what is…
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California Driving – It’s No Dream (Sorry Mamas and Papas)
I learned to drive in an Edsel station wagon on the Los Angeles freeway system. Obviously, I’ve been driving in California for a long…
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