Nuns have fascinated me since I was first introduced to Sister Mary Paulinda, a young, pretty nun who was my kindergarten teacher. She must have rethought her vocation more than a few times as I was not thrilled about going…
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Serendipity for May 2010
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Nostalgia reigns supreme in my heart. I am sentimental and a saver, not a great combination if one is trying to downsize possessions. I am always trying to downsize something, either my stuff or me. The project never ends. Some…
There are no guarantees for tormorrow
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Years ago I bought the two plastic bowls with the wooden holder at a craft sale. Our dog, Gucci, was no sophisticated breed so fancy feeding dishes would have seemed out of place. These were in keeping with her pedigree.…
The gift of life
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Shortly after married in 1968, Jack started carrying his wife up flights of stairs. It wasn’t a romantic gesture, but certainly a labor of love. A heart condition diagnosed after their wedding made stair climbing very difficult if not impossible…
If you can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say anything at all! Serendipity column March 2010
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Sensitivity to body size, weight, BMI or physical appearance seems a genetic trait in my family. We’re not overly large people, but we are appreciative of good food especially at social events. One son-in-law says we discuss food in greater…