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Yes I AM!!! (A Valentine to Myself)

Valentine's can be a time that sends those of us whom are uncoupled (I just learned that word, convenient, huh?) into despondency and gloom. It kind of creates the Bah Humbug spirit in us when we see the hearts and flowers, the endless ads with couples looking adoringly into each other's eyes, even the little… Continue reading Yes I AM!!! (A Valentine to Myself)

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Sister Love

It's my sister's fault. I've got computer neck, squinty eyes, laundry piled up, books unread...yep, I'm going to blame her. Here's the deal. Mindy, my little sister, came to visit. She's four years younger than I am, so even though she is almost 58 she will always be my "little" sister. And I miss her… Continue reading Sister Love

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To Love Even More~Is It Possible?

    Ohhhhh, yes. Sometimes our children are not as we expected--not as we dreamed and hoped. But in the midst of the grief (because yes, there is a grief process as we let go of those hopes and dreams for our children) we form new ideas, experience unplanned-for joys, celebrate the tiniest accomplishments-turned-into-milestones, sacrifice even… Continue reading To Love Even More~Is It Possible?

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John Legend is All In On Love!

"There's an increasing body of research and knowledge that tells us that living a life of love and compassion is the true path to success and contentment. So what's going to stop you? What's going to stand in your way? What's going to keep you from achieving your success? What will prevent you from going… Continue reading John Legend is All In On Love!

Inspiration, Living With Gusto

This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain in Love.

Can you imagine, and perhaps you really can, what it is like to experience that first, heart-blowing realization that someone actually loves you completely? Loves you without boundaries or restraint, regardless of your brokenness, emotional issues, and the truckloads of psychological stuff you carry with you? It is addictive to say the least. Your mind… Continue reading This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain in Love.