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How much time do you spend worrying?

If you’re like me, you spend a fair amount of the day worrying. Especially during these uncertain times in the middle of a pandemic in an election year! On day two of the writers’ conference, I became feverish and sick … Continue reading

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Don’t Give Up

Needing some me-time, I traveled to my sanctuary place near the water and pen these words: I go to my Sanctuary Quiet reigns Except for quacking geese Nearby culinary smells of Freshly baked bread American flag flutters over the boat … Continue reading

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Sheep are Valuable

Round #3 … the Resume of a Sheep taken from Psalm 23. First, we talked about sheep being vulnerable. Our second session: sheep go astray. This time let’s move to Sheep are Valuable!         Being a curious person, … Continue reading

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Place

Trying to find my place in this whole big world. I feel I’ve been trying to do this my entire life. Where is my rightful place? From the beginning, I was the oldest of three siblings. My younger sister came … Continue reading

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Loved

This week’s Five Minute Friday writing prompt is: LOVED Love seeing monarchs soar with us while cruising Love spending any amount of time with my children and grandchildren Love being listened to, acknowledged, respected, appreciate and thanked Love a good … Continue reading

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Go and TELL

Today my Five Minute Free Writing prompt is: TELL      Go and TELL. What is it that I need to TELL? Who do I need to TELL? Those are questions that need to be answered before I can go … Continue reading

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Day #301 – Life Aboard a Boat – Part 2

These skills will prove helpful: Counselor (when the boat hits something in the water and it’s not your fault) Party Planner (for the numerous potlucks, docktails, locktails (gathering together at or near the lock/canal waterways), spontaneous get together which Loopers … Continue reading

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Day #300 – Life Aboard a Boat, Part 1

This is a momentous occasion—300 days on the trail, the waterway trail that is! I find this hard to believe unless I look at my journal or calendar and see verification for myself. 300 days, 4848 miles, 16 states + … Continue reading

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Turbulent forecast ahead?

Dark, ominous sky overhead          Warns of rain and inclement weather. Tempest clouds Speak of turbulent forecast. Yet, we are docked safe and secure Naught to worry or fear. Even though outside the Weather is frightful, I … Continue reading

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Breathing in His Grace

All is calm. All is still.                                             Fish jump occasionally. Blue Heron glides overhead. Subtle creek ripples Gently past our … Continue reading

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