Instead of serving coffee and biscotti, my aunt invited us to a picnic lunch at the park. We sat in the grass under the shade of a huge pine tree, eating fries and burgers from Dairy Queen. She had read yesterday’s post, and called to invite us for a summer bright spot. On the way to her house, I thought of how I’d tell her of the wolves that had been recently showing up at my door. I’d give her the details. I’d get her take on things. I’d vent (a little) and spew. I’d feel better. It’d be a counseling session in the sun at the park. Continue reading →
Posts Tagged: survive
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Jul 10
Coming Full Circle
“Dad, if you changed some things so that we would be more comfortable around you, we would want to see you more.” Will, with eyes blinking incessantly, and hands shoved into the pockets of his grass-stained kahkis, summoned the courage to stand up to his dad. Later, Will told me he felt like he wanted to throw up when he was talking to Mark. Continue reading →
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Jul 10
More On High School Reunions
“You mean, simply by following my path, I will have complete confidence in everything I say? I’ll spew wise words, funny tidbits, and wow everyone at cocktail parties? All I have to do is be true to myself, show the world who I am, and I’ll never embarrass myself again?” Continue reading →
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Jul 10
Last Night’s Dream
We were standing at the coffee bar in an independently owned bookstore. The bookstore was the center of what was a farmer’s market - lots of individual booths selling candles, handcrafts, chocolates and cookies, kites, sunglasses and other things you might think you want, but you’ve managed to live without up ‘til now. The air was filled with the happy Saturday buzz that comes from relaxed people who aren’t rushing to work or appointments. Continue reading →
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Jul 10
On High School Reunions
Last night I went to my 30th high school reunion. I had a great time, even though I thought I might have to pull my car to the side of the road and throw up on the way there. All the insecurities I dealt with 30 years ago seemed to bubble to the surface, as my car approached the tavern where the event was held. Continue reading →
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Jul 10
Pulling Weeds
That window gets smaller every year - that time between the excitement of Spring planting and the heat of Summer bringing pervasive weeds. This year the window was particularly small. Seems like we waited forever for summer to get here, and suddenly the weeds have taken over the garden. Continue reading →
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Jul 10
The Potential In Being Human
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia
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Jul 10
Love Letter To Commenters
I’ve been writing on this blog for almost a year. I remember the day I received my first comment. “Will! Jenny! Someone actually commented on my blog! They liked my blog enough to comment. Someone read what I wrote! You guys! Isn’t that crazy/weird/awesome/scary/fantastic?” Continue reading →
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Jul 10
Routine
As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.
Henry Van Dyke
Henry Van Dyke
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Jul 10
The Stuff in Storage
Have you ever had stuff in storage? Do you pay monthly rent on a storage unit? Do you stuff boxes in an attic or on a garage shelf only to forget what is in the box, and then have to dig through to reacquaint yourself with your own belongings? Continue reading →
