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Family dynamics

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Most would agree that families are the most important, influential grouping in all of society.  And while we hope that is a loving, nurturing environment, the relationships may not always be so. We grow in life.  We become the people … Continue reading →

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Finding your way

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Last weekend I started out with my grandsons after a sleepover, a hearty breakfast of waffles, then there was my granddaughter’s soccer game, plans for the county fair with the grandkids, and, of course as of late, more than a … Continue reading →

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Optimistically slanted

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Yesterday I went to the ophthalmologist.  She had discovered a rare form of quick on-set glaucoma.  A simple procedure would prevent blindness.  “Will it hurt?” I asked. “Just a little flick that feels like a rubberband against the back of your … Continue reading →

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Attention!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

We paid attention to the grandkid’s busy schedule, making sure they had time to attend book club.  We spent a few hours at a company picnic and enjoyed the food and games to let the firm know our appreciation for … Continue reading →

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Good idea, bad idea

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

My grandkids love to play good idea, bad idea.  “Good idea.  Doing your own yardwork,” says the Bug.   “Bad idea.  Doing your own dental work.” “Good idea.  Throwing a penny into a fountain to make a wish,” the Worm says.  … Continue reading →

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The cookie was right

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

For once I get a fortune cookie with a fortune that says it like it is.  I anxiously ripped open my wrapper, hoping for an exciting premonition for some positive change.  Alas, there was none.  I mean literally no fortune.  … Continue reading →

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Surviving life’s little pitfalls

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Coco’s move to her own apartment didn’t exactly work out like she’d hoped.  Come to find out her downstairs neighbor, Pixie and her dog, Cupcake, aren’t really much of a Pixie or a Cupcake.  So Coco is on the move … Continue reading →

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Small things

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

The last week has reminded of many precious small things – saying “I love you,” arms of a toddler reaching up at you to be picked up, laughter, and bottles of Heinz catsup. What a treat, last week meeting a young handsome … Continue reading →

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Bottle it

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I sat in gridlock traffic after working extra-long hours.  I was tired.  The night was cold and dark.  I needed a perk – something that made me smile and energized me.  I pulled off the freeway and you guessed it … Continue reading →

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I lied

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Remember the other day when I proclaimed to the whole world (okay, to my ten dedicated readers) that I had mastered how to say no and take time for myself.  Well, I lied.  At least more often than not when … Continue reading →

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