Life Struggles

A State of Grace

Art by Moon Diva Art “Imagine if you will, to my surprise…home is a not a person or a place, it’s inside of me…its a state of grace.” ~ THCountz A State of Grace. It’s official. Holiday season 2024 is underway. Many would say retail stores started back in September. We made it through Thanksgiving …

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We Are the Light Keepers

“The place where light and dark begin to touch is where miracles arise.” ~ Robert A. Johnson We Are the Light Keepers. I hate sharing this revelation about myself, but I am an emotional writer and artist. My creativity thrives (or doesn’t) on my current state of mind. It’s a beautiful bonus when I can …

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Stinkin’ Thinkin’

“What we dwell on is who we become.” ~ Oprah Winfrey Stinkin’ Thinkin’…   The first time I ever heard that phrase was sometime in the mid-90s by Joyce Meyer, a Christian author and speaker. The visual that sprang to mind was of the Charlie Brown character, Pigpen.   Pigpen was a kid who avoided …

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Weird Days of Summer

“We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. The Weird Days of Summer.   Have you had days that you wanted to get back in bed and pull the covers up over your head? I suspect we all have.    I had a moment last week …

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Strumpets and Scoundrels – Part 1

Another Tall Tale from The Eustace Howard Family Adeline McBook Kingston was Jasmina Eustace Howard’s favorite aunt. She had lost her mother, Geneva, when she was eighteen, and Addie, as she was called, became a surrogate mother to Jasmina and her siblings.   Addie was what you’d call a straight arrow type of person. She …

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Roy Rogers and Trigger

“Be grateful for triggers, they point where you are not free.” ~ Unknown Roy Rogers and Trigger. Does anyone remember watching them as a kid? They were a bit before my time, but I do remember my parents talking about Roy Rogers with his trusty horse, Trigger. Trigger is a word you hear frequently in …

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Something To Ponder

“There is no wealth like knowledge, and no poverty like ignorance.” ~ Buddha Something to ponder.   Life has been very busy this summer. I have not had my normal time to ponder on things I’d like to share from a blog standpoint. My goal is always to share something positive or at least give …

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Don’t Worry

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.” ~ Desmond Tutu Folks, I always try to share something positive, or leave you with a thought or idea to ponder over, but this week…this is all I’ve got. I do not know how it will unfold, but I feel certain …

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Dog is God Spelled Backwards

Art Courtesy Susan Alison “A dog is the only thing on Earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ~ Josh Billings “Dog is God spelled backwards.” Have you ever noticed that? This past week was very sad and difficult, and I thought about this quote several times. I do not know the author, …

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