How hurricane weather affects people

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Ever since the hurricane Irene first hit the news, I’ve been receiving this email, saying, “Why are the Floridians having all the fun while we’re up north?” Of course, that’s only some sarcasm from the so-called “snowbirds,” people who spend … Continue reading

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My own movie marathon

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Every now and then, when I want to get away from everything – and I don’t go out – I enjoy my own movie marathon. I watch my movies on one of my computers, usually streaming them from Netflix. Most … Continue reading

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All the beautiful things

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Some things in life are just pure beautiful – like flowers and birds and butterflies, trees and happy people, wonderful friends, happy music and beautiful artwork – and so much more! . . . . And if we take some … Continue reading

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Mood and weather

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For many years of my life I had to look out the window – first thing in the morning – to see what kind of mood I was going to be in that day – depending on the weather. No … Continue reading

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My Halloween challenge

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I did something quite daring today. I challenged myself – to put together a new webpage on something I’m not interested in  – in the least. . . Acrylic painting “Laurel and Hardy / Stan and Olio” – courtesy of … Continue reading

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Love hurts

Love hurts… or – does it have to, really? I think love is one of those feelings that carries inside a wide spectrum of emotions – from the most ecstatic, uplifting, energizing ones – to the ones that we can … Continue reading

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Twitter and Facebook, Blackberry and GPS

Reading the “true life story” below really made me laugh. The introduction line in the forwarded email where I got it from said that it’s intended for those who are at least over 40 years old. I thought most anyone … Continue reading

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What is a healthy breakfast?

I used to have big breakfasts. I’d wake up hungry and had to eat ‘something solid’ – to get me going. At that time my breakfasts looked more like other people’s lunch or dinner. . . Photo “big breakfast” – … Continue reading

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Decision, decision

When I was away from home for four weeks this summer – and I was supposed to stay in Ohio for another week, I received an SMS on my cell phone. It was from my son, saying, “I have the … Continue reading

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Being nice, being kind

Just recently I noticed – more powerfully than ever – that there are two kinds of nice-ness around. Some people are nice – without thinking twice about it – while others are nice to get something in return. Then they … Continue reading

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I lit a candle

Every time I hear of someone I knew – passing on – I light a candle – and think of a person who departed – and those who are remaining in this physical realm and have to deal with whatever … Continue reading

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My deepest sympathies

The ringing of my cell phone woke me up this morning. Hearing my dad on the other side caught me by surprise. For the last eleven years it was mostly me who was keeping in touch – and I very … Continue reading

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Irish dancing

Czech guys finally figured out how the Irish dancing started. Watch the video below and see for yourself – very funny! Related articles Is this the funniest wedding entertainment you’ve EVER seen? (heatworld.com) Where I’m at, would like to and … Continue reading

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Swallowtail butterfly and happiness

This morning I went out to do a quick watering in a few of my planters with just recently planted vinca flowers. And there it was – one of the biggest swallowtail butterflies I’ve ever seen – flying in circles … Continue reading

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Painted bunting bird

Painted Bunting breeding male is one of the North American continent’s most gaudily colored birds. Many refer to this finch as the most beautiful bird in North America. . . Photo “Painted Bunting” – courtesy of Dave 2x Male Painted … Continue reading

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