A mix of humor, randomness, and things to ponder.
Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/eBupAjL0HR0?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink I’m Elsa and my roommate is Jessica; what I am about to share should be heeded. Do not play with fire; not literally, not emotionally, and not spiritually. Even if you think it might be fun to test the waters, do not play around with the spirits of the afterworld. …
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This is called a free-style poem. It doesn't rhyme and is meant to evoke emotion and resonate with others. In Poetry rules, it really isn't and ode, but the title sounded better than "free-style poem to Sophie". I hope this resonates with other pet owners. I brought you home, one cold winter day and made …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/9C8r4QUwZRQ?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Today we celebrate the independence of the United States from Great Britain. Although the vote for the legal separation of the 13 colonies took place on July 2nd, the declaration of Independance was adopted on July 4th. America is a place of freedom and opportunity. Sometimes it is filled with unrest …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/N_FWDfZc_sA?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Give yourself permission to be you. Be the best version of yourself you can be. Accept yourself for who God created you to be. There will always be someone that makes more money, has a little nicer car, decorates their house in a way you wish you could, and has a …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/ntfGWVbBiO0?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink One year for my sister’s Birthday, she sent my mom a card, saying “thanks for making my Birthday possible”. My mom loved it! What a great idea to give the one that gave you birth thanks. Similarly, I think it is good to give the One that knew you before you …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/VkMH9BvNVRY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Anyone who uses social media has probably been guilty of over-posting at some time or another. Over-posting can have several definitions, but basically, it is one who posts several times a day either stating the same thing repeatedly with slightly different verbiage, or it can be one who posts every detail …
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This is part of a quick-read section that I want to cultivate. Whether it is easy reads as you are out the door and ready to begin your day or winding down for the evening. Hopefully, this will sow seeds to continue your journey in this life. Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/dA3y1xxvBnU?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink It was 4:45 in …
Every year, on New Year’s Day, I take down my old calendar, and transfer all the Birthdays to the New Year calendar. I love doing this because I get to revisit my notes from the prior year. Sometimes they are appointment reminders, others are notes about visitors coming, or trips we took. Some are sad …
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The Encouraged Woman 