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Remembering

When I learned Broken Vessels would be published, I decided to dedicate it to my mother. By the time I was able to show her the dedication, she no longer remembered me, and had no idea what I was talking … Continue reading

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Da 341

I’m thankful for a nice visit with Dad. He invited me to lunch at his place (dining room), and I had some of the best salmon I’ve had in ages. Yum! After lunch I was able to help him resolve … Continue reading

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Day 350 – Oops, make that 340

Year of thanks: day 350 — Or is it? As I wrote the number, I realized it can’t possibly by day 350 when there are only 366 days in the year. Not sure where I messed up, but today is … Continue reading

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Day 349

I’m thankful for a productive day of writing. I managed roughtly 1,700 words today. To some that’s huge, to others, it’s a drop in the bucket. To me, it’s a relief. This is the most I’ve managed to write (at … Continue reading

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Day 348

 Another emotional day (I’ve had my share lately, lol). Mom’s ashes were laid to rest this afternoon. I’m so thankful my husband is off on Monday because I don’t think I could have gotten through this without him. It was … Continue reading

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Day 347

Today I’m thankful for sleeping late and online church. Cooked breakfast for Rick and Jamie, then saw “The Life of Pi” in the afternoon. Interesting movie.:) Grilled steak for dinner, and a nice chat with my sister, Ann. I’m thankful … Continue reading

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Day 346

I’m thankful for a productive day. Rick and I got up early to go shoot pictures, but the weather didn’t cooperate. Instead, we had a great breakfast, then did some Christmas shopping. Later we had lunch with Dad, then Rick … Continue reading

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Day 345

Today was supposed to be a writing day, but Dad called me early to say Mom’s ashes were ready to be picked up. Needless to say, I put my writing aside. In truth, Dad and I had a nice morning, … Continue reading

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Day 344

Today I’m thankful that Dad and I finally got to see a movie together. We’ve been planning it for weeks, but it didn’t work out until today. We saw Lincoln, which was excellent. I hope History teachers all across the … Continue reading

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Day 343

Today was one of my lovely “I’m not leaving the house” days. Though I lacked in the writing I’d planned on getting done, I did get some work done around the house, and helped my dad contact the Canadian pension … Continue reading

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