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I was celebrating my birthday morning in Passa-Grille, our favorite beach spot. The water was calm. The Paradise Grille was serving breakfast. I inhaled the aromas of bacon and french toast as I sipped my mimosa. If it’s my birthday, there is always a mimosa. I leaned back in my chair and tried to imagine…
For fifty years, the perfect purse has eluded me. Ideally, I need a small clutch that I can’t clutter. It should be just large enough to hold a wallet, lipstick, phone and keys. However, when I shop for this special purse, I will leave the store with the mother of all purses, with four sections,…
I realized that my body and mind are more connected than I realized. I’d read that if you speak kindly to your body, it reacts accordingly. For instance, I always complained about having big feet. All of the cute shoes are size seven and eight. By the time I get to my size ten, the…
Sports tend to spark a lot of debate about positive and negative impacts, particularly on our youth. On the one hand, there are pretty undeniable positive aspects of sports: they can teach teamwork and cooperation, improve physical health, foster a sense of how to work toward a goal or pursue a discipline diligently, etc. It’s…
I pray constantly for patience. I used to pray for strength until someone told me that God would send me situations that would challenge me to be strong. I stopped that immediately. I decided patience was a softer, more graceful, attribute. And so I prayed morning and night for patience. I was beginning to think…
Angel Bumps has blessed my life. Each contributor shared a very special and personal moment in their lives. I wonder if any of us have any idea how many hearts the book has touched. I joke that the book has wings of its own and finds people who need some tender care. The co-incidences are…
Our women’s church group meets every Thursday. We sing, pray, and share our lives according to the scripture that evening. There are about thirty- five women in a big circle. Last night’s topic was, “How do you handle temptation?” The conversation began across the room and wound around to my left. Some people pray when…
One for my stories for Angel Bumps, Paw Prints From Heaven My four kids were all under the age of ten when our dog, Bengi, got hit by a car. It happened right in front of our house. He slipped out the door as I carried in groceries and that fast, he was gone. Buckets…
The retirement home’s elevators always bring a new flurry of conversation. Joe might mention that warm prune juice has extra benefits, while Marie might be fussing that the upcoming dance needs more rock and roll music. There is always a discussion of some sort and everyone has an opinion. Last Tuesday was different. Two gentlemen…
When my husband asked, “Where did you hide my black socks?” I replied, “I thought they were mine. I put them in the hall closet. That’s where I always put them.” He immediately went to investigate. Sure enough, nothing was there. He arrived back, hands on his hips, saying, “Stop messing with me.” What is…
I recently attended my second BNOW, Beautiful Network of Women, retreat in Texas. We came from all different walks of life, shapes and sizes, young and older. We had a therapist, a DJ, astronomer, musician, radio show host, nutritionist, herbal supplement expert, an interpreter for the deaf, a goddess instructor, writers, ministers and even a…
One of my favorite fun memories of my mom came back to me today in a retirement home as I waited for an elevator. There’s a lot of waiting there. I spend time with a lovely British woman every day for two hours. My job is to entertain and keep her happy. This job is…