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It is in the most unlikely moments that sometimes I find my heart leaping with joy. I recently received a letter from my youngest step-Son. He’s turning into such a fine young man, I have trouble calling him my youngest — but youngest he is.
I want to celebrate a moment where growing and realization has [...]

Me thinks it’s time to write and wander.
Happy Father’s Day! Are you celebrating your fathers, your people who support you like fathers? Fathers and Father-figures bring wonder and balance to the world — I send love and gracious honor to mine.

Happy Anniversary you two!!!!
You are the only Mom and Dad I’ve ever had and you are still my Mom and Dad.  It’s a good thing, for me, I hope it is for you as well.
You’ve taught me well — about relationships — the ebb and flow, the give and take, the laughter and the [...]

I found myself inspired by this little piece by David McNally –
The Push
The eagle gently coaxed her offspring toward the edge of the nest.
Her heart quivered with conflicting emotions as she felt their resistance to her persistent nudging.
“Why does the thrill of soaring have to begin with the fear of falling?” she thought.

One of the most amazing gifts that comes from having a life-long companion, is the opportunity to exercise patience. My dear husband has been emloy-less for 7 months now. I can only imagine his own inner struggles with that. He is  beautiful, though, to watch and observe through this process.
He’s diligently working to shift his [...]

My youngest step-son is going to graduate from high school next week. There is a plethora of exciting feelings swirling lavishly in my heart about that.
He’s about to embark on a very exciting time in his life - college, being more and more independent, setting a course of education that will lead him to new [...]

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Let’s talk for a moment about joys in friendships.
How delightful it is to be a friend, and to have a friend. Some friendship joys I experience…
When being a friend, I find great joy in offering support. And then, on the other side of the coin, in having a friend, it is delicious to experiences reception [...]