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A Collage of Gratitude
I don’t think you could do enough posts on gratitude. Really. Without gratitude, I could easily slink away into the cracks and crevices of an imperfect life without ever noticing the beautiful already perfect world around me. Without gratitude, my mind might try to “Re-Mind” me of ways I’m not living up to the person…
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Creative Friday: Crafty Clothespins
Have you noticed my laziness lately? I haven’t been crafting as much as talking about crafting. It’s something this guy reminded me of recently. How much of us are “hiding” behind easy, comfortable tasks because we’re afraid of confronting what’s really important and meaningful in our lives? {hand raised.} I’m guilty. I finally decided to…
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11 Surprising Things to Be Grateful For: Part 1
“It is gratefulness which makes the soul great.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel I almost decided to skip Creative Friday today and posting all together. But I couldn’t pass up the chance to write something on November 11, 2011 {11/11/11}. And with Veterans Day being today and Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it’d be…
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where inspiration began…
when i was a tad-bit of a person. just a pint-sized version of me. i used to walk up green stairs on creaky dusty carpeted floors and watch the soft seconds fall beneath me. i heard the ringing of the grandfather clock. waited for the wooden chick to pop out of his home and then…
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Having an Attitude of Gratitude
“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” –The Hausa of Nigeria It’s easy to get cynical with life the older you get. A friend once said, “Growing older means accepting that less and less of your dreams are going to come true.” You can look at it that way…
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Creative Friday: Thrift Shop for the Thrifty
I serendipitously found a thrift store today on my way to pick up cheesecakes for a friend. Peeking my head through the window, I knew I couldn’t pass it by without taking a quick stop in. That’s when I saw it. I fell madly in love with an antique bicycle displayed in the store. It…