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Do you have some time to spare?

These are my longer essays; my posts that require a bit more time to read, but I’m hoping you’ll find them worthwhile. They may be light-hearted or more serious but either way, even though they’re longer, they’re easy five minute reads.

All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.

Ernest Hemingway

Take Your Time…

Six Lessons at Sixty

At 60, I’ve learned a few lessons. Here are six that I thought I’d share. Some are big, some not-so-big. Hopefully all will be helpful.

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Saved from the Fire

Lessons I learned when I was saved from the fire. My recollections and a few bits of advice on how to manage crisis.

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My Own Superhero

It’s great to be back with you! Please join me as I describe the pros and cons of being your own Superhero

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About Me

Everyone has a story to tell; this is mine.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve kept a journal of some sort or another, often sporadically. Usually, I write when I’m in pain, emotionally, spiritually or psychologically (or maybe even all three) but now I’m challenging myself to make note of the less traumatic times of my life. Read more

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