“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” Joanne Raptis Have I mentioned how much I love,
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The Mystery of Freedom and Eagles View Mountain
Mysteries, freedom, and Eagles View… Four wooden rockers creaked in unison as we soaked in spectacular vistas atop Eagles View Mountain. I sat awestruck as always, only allowing the breathtaking wonder of each moment to
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The end of all things old… Each new day signifies a fresh start—the end of all things old. We step away from past sorrows, failures, and disappointments to embrace the hope of a brighter perspective
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Can unchanging truths about wisdom lead to seasons of real change? Adventures. Tragedies. Romance. Mystery. All the metaphors and poetic verse pique my brain and prod me to study beyond the written page. I want
Read moreThe Great Fullness of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in all its fullness? When I think about Thanksgiving, the first thing that comes to mind is gratefulness and all its trimmings. We pause to remember the year’s fullness or lack thereof. Today as
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The mystery of what and who? There’s a mysterious, uneasy stirring deep within my soul these days. I search for clues—hunt for answers. Uncommon questions remain. One piques my brain: Is gratefulness and great fullness
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