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Posted on January 14, 2026March 6, 2026

Wednesday Words #2

Hello, friends and welcome to another edition of Wednesday Words! Our word today is "Waken." The dictionary says it is to rouse from sleep, to become aware or to stir into action. Sounds like something we do on a daily basis. But are we truly awake as we move through our days? Studies suggest people …

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Posted on November 13, 2025March 3, 2026

Where has it gone?

I love poetry. It's simple, raw and honest. What a great way to express thoughts and feelings, right? It's been a LONG time since I dabbled in poetry, but there is a longing deep inside me that demands to be filled. I can only go for a short period of time without creating something new, …

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Posted on October 6, 2025March 3, 2026

Monday Meanderings #29

Happy Monday and Happy Full Harvest moon tomorrow. I don't know what full moons mean to you, but for me, it's a time to put my crystals out on the balcony to recharge and reboot them. Well, there's that and crazy drivers. Created in Canva Because I haven't posted about the writer's conference yet, I'll …

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Posted on June 2, 2025March 3, 2026

MONDAY MEANDERINGS #18

Hello, friends! I'm happy to be back with another catch-up post. Summer is always busy for me as the schedules are all askew. That's a great word, isn't it? Anyway, I'm happy you've joined me! I never know exactly what I'm going to say when I sit down to write these posts. Don't you just …

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