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Personal Reflections

A collection of thoughts, stories, and observations—sometimes profound, sometimes lighthearted, always authentic.

Bald Eagles & Osprey

One of my favorite things to do on Saturday morning is to go to the dump. It sounds silly but there is a lot going on at our local landfill. This week it

More Than Conquerors

It's an absolutely gorgeous Sunday morning in August. I am waiting for Orange Muffins [http://www.pinterest.com/pin/64528207135207732/] to get out of the oven. They smell good. We are

On Becoming a Good Feminist

As far back as my memory stretches, I have struggled with respecting my femaleness. It has taken me these forty plus years to change my perspective. A few months ago I made the

Reading Problems

I am at the Kilton library. It's a dangerous thing to allow me into this realm. Libraries are my Kryptonite - they paralyze me. I want to bring home every book

Winter Warmth

I am officially done with winter. I have tried to keep a positive mindset but today I am simply sick of the cold. I feel like all I do is search endlessly for