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FREE Kids Gratitude Journal – 40 Days of Holiday Encouragement

Quite a few years ago, I discovered a free downloadable Thanksgiving print. I printed off five copies. One for me and each of my kids. Check out those incredible turkeys to your left, there. Picasso doesn't hold a candle to the talent in my gene pool.  My four children were still pretty young. But, I thought it would be fun to let them color in … [Read more...]

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Gratitude – 40 Days of Encouragement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpSxEWXE_mo A grateful heart comes from a thankful heart.(Tweet this.) For years, this has been a favorite song of mine this time of year. I only listen to it in the fall. It soothes my soul and brings peace to my heart. A prayer set to a soft melody. I played it over and over while preparing this post for … [Read more...]

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Choices – Having trouble making them?

Take me to lunch and you’ll discover very quickly how much I hate to make a decision. Give me the ham and swiss…wait a minute…do you have provolone? Hmmm…maybe I’ll have the roast beef…that is if you have avocado?  I think I’d like a diet coke. No. Wait. Give me the sweet tea…hold on…can you make that half-unsweetened and half-sweet? Seriously. … [Read more...]

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Comparison – A Cardinal Sin

A few years ago, a local assemblywoman’s “people” contacted me to teach a workshop at her first ever Northern California Women’s Conference. As you can imagine, I was thrilled. How could I say no to that? For those of you not from California, there’s a distinct difference between the north and south out here. Former California First Lady, Maria … [Read more...]

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The Winter Woman – How Old is Old?

My car radio was on while I ran errands—white noise to keep me company as I crossed off each line on my to-do list. The broadcaster’s question caught my attention. “A recent survey asked women what age they considered officially old. Stay tuned and find out exactly how old, old is.” Of course I’ll stay tuned. I thought. My forty-fifth … [Read more...]

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