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I am grateful for those who know me. Though no two of my friends are the same, they all possess some similarities. Each one of them enriches my character, respects who I am, and appreciates my contribution to their lives. In short, we know and appreciate each other.     Authenticity   I can depend on my…

Someone once gave me a diary. It was about the size of a small book, with a little latch and key. I remember how hard I tried to write in that little plastic covered book, but I didn’t know who to write to or what to write. Dear Diary, I wish I didn’t have to…

It’s not easy being me. But somebody has to do it! Being ourselves, growing into our skin and becoming comfortable with who we are, I believe, is a lifelong process. None of us are exactly the same as we were a year ago, and none of us will be exactly the same as we are…

Aplomb, another word for patience, has its origins with the French. It literally means according to the plummet or plumb line. As a carpenter’s wife, I know a little bit about a plumb line or plumb bob. It is a simple tool that is used by builders who want to define an exact vertical measurement.…