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Yesterday, April 30th, was National Therapy Dog Day and National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. When I think of them both, I immediately think Henry Petunia, the greatest ESA ever, who came to us from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society. Henry helped me through many frightening and anxious times in dealing with my illness –… Read more
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It’s an early Saturday morning in Alabama, “attending” from afar, as we are are blessed to do in this modern era, the funeral mass for Pope Francis. I’m watching the ABC News coverage under the banner, “Celebrating Francis: The People’s Pope” – and he truly was. There have been many things shared this week, stories… Read more
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I happened to wake during the night and see the breaking news that Pope Francis has gone to be with Jesus, appropriately on Easter Monday. Vatican News Pope Francis Passing. My heart aches deeply but I know he had been seriously ill and I am reassured that his soul is at peace. In recent weeks,… Read more
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Here in the Hippie Hut, we’ve had a wonderful holiday weekend together. On Saturday, Courtney, Ollie, and I went to the lake for a lovely visit with Mom, Pop, and GJ. 💜 On Sunday, we spent the day at home – I will be in for the next several days after a travel day –… Read more
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Not unexpectedly, since last weekend was my first weekend of activity out and about since my surgery and fall, I have been pretty sickly this week. There isn’t really much to say about that – but, going into this beautiful Easter weekend, instead, I want to give thanks, not only for the big blessings in… Read more
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Sunday afternoon, my better half and I drove to Montgomery for a lovely event with our precious family. From there, we went to a different part of town, visiting my husband’s college on our way to spend time with our dear cousins we don’t get to see often enough at all. As we were driving,… Read more
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I’ve been planning to return to Friday book reports this spring and summer – and there is no better way to start than celebrating the 100th anniversary of the release of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby on April 10th. The language of Gatsby has my heart forever – and if you haven’t seen Baz… Read more
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Friends, I am *still* struggling with this recovery period – in fact, I feel like I may have been a bit more ill this week, in terms of fatigue and pain – but I am resting, being well looked after by my precious family, and seeing two of my doctors later this week. 🖤 On… Read more
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In our part of central Alabama, a large storm system has come in within the past couple of hours, one expected to bring several inches of rain and also to usher in our last cold snap of spring, with temperatures dropping some 30-40 degrees at times over the next few days. Needless to say, it… Read more
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It’s been a long week here – with me slowly recovering – and starting yet another dosepak for a flare – and us staying up late every night last week, only to be some very sad Braves fans. Last night, however, our Bravos returned home – and got their first big win of the season,… Read more
Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. . . Practice resurrection. – Wendell Berry
