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Well, even though ’tis the Season, I’m not talking about those kinds of gifts. On Sunday I attended the funeral of a dear soul, taken too soon from us at the age of 46 by a brain tumor. The service … Continue reading →

Once again, catching up. A lot of times I read a prompt, let it roll around my brain for a day or so, then write a long drawn-out response. But today I’m going to read a prompt and just write … Continue reading →

So, I was rolling right along with Reverb10. And then my website, this website, got hacked. I don’t understand it at all. Frankly, I was insulted. And it threw me off. Thankfully my new web host had me back up … Continue reading →

Day 3 prompt: Moment. Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors.) (Author, Ali Edwards) If I am honest, the moment I felt most alive this year … Continue reading →

Day 2 prompt: Writing.What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing – and can you eliminate it? (Author, Leo Babauta) So interesting, that after writing yesterday about wanting writing back in my life… this prompt appears, … Continue reading →

Today I stumbled across a website called #reverb10. It’s 31 days of journaling prompts to help you “reflect on this year and manifest what’s next“. I love this idea. You may have noticed the blogging around these parts has been … Continue reading →

Yes, I know that the health experts will tell you that a steak half the size of your dinner plate is all kinds of wrong. But sometimes, you just don’t want to be right. The nice thing about having a … Continue reading →

Immanuel Lutheran Church ~ Cresco, IA My favorite days are those ordinary days where I somehow manage to be more mindful…of the way I spend my time, of my thoughts, of my words & actions and their effect on others. … Continue reading →

Georgia Emma Metz Carter July 27, 1915 – October 21, 2010 My grandma was a huge influence in my life. We were fortunate to live so near to her, and being the only grandchildren my brother & I spent a … Continue reading →

Harvest Some days, signs just seem to be everywhere. 1 year ago: At the back door Twelve ‘Tis the season Fall piglets