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Logic

This is a typical conversation with my youngest son. These conversations are entertaining and governed by his own reasoning. He follows his own rules! “Where did your pants go?” I asked the small form now clad in a long sleeve shirt, socks and underwear. “It’s hot in here,” he responds as an explanation. “Oh,” I… Continue reading Logic

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Liebster Award Nomination

I started blogging in December of 2015. I remember feeling like I was diving into a world of unknowns with no friends. I was quick to learn that the blogging community is just that a community and it is not a place where I was alone. I have had the honour of participating in a… Continue reading Liebster Award Nomination

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Inspirational Quotes: Mental Health

“From every wound there is a scar, and every scar tells a story. A story says that ‘I have survived.’” – Fr. Craig Scott “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew “Mental health…is not a destination but a process. It’s… Continue reading Inspirational Quotes: Mental Health

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Splashes of Red & Green

What better to do on a snowy day then make Christmas cupcakes? Gluten-free chocolate cake mix and white icing. I was attempting to ice the cupcakes so it looked like mounds of snow, but my son thinks it looks more like Christmas trees. Your thoughts? Next I used the edible blood recipe that I used… Continue reading Splashes of Red & Green

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Santa Photo Mom

I originally posted “Santa Photo Mom” in December 2015. I am re-blogging it today because we will be getting Santa Photo’s soon and I can’t help but remember the experience that lead to this post. Dear Santa, It is that time of the year again, and I wanted to be the first to send in… Continue reading Santa Photo Mom

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Silver Lining: A Thankful List Post

“The truth is that it’s what we say to ourselves in response to any particular situation that mainly determines our mood and feelings.” – Edmund J. Bourne The noun, thankfulness, is defined by Merriam-Webster.com as: Conscious of benefit received Expressive of thanks Well pleased (February 10, 2017) Merriam-Webster.com defines happy as: Feeling pleasure and enjoyment… Continue reading Silver Lining: A Thankful List Post

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Serenity – Last Day of the 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #7 in the 7 day photo challenge. “No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.” I accepted an open invitation to the challenge which I am now extending to you. By Shari Marshall – 2017 Day 1    Day 2    Day 3    Day 4    Day 5    Day 6   … Continue reading Serenity – Last Day of the 7 Day Photo Challenge