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Friendship

Why Bother Noticing the Gift of Relationships?

I consider truthful, honest, and genuine people who want to have a relationship with me to be a gift. I like nothing more than to spend time with a person who is willing to connect with me on a heart-to-heart level. There are a few “regulars” in my life with whom I share this pleasure…
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Communication

Why Bother Being Surprised?

A good surprise is an event we did not plan and did not necessarily expect, but could have been hoping for. Such an occasion can generate any range of emotions such as; astonishment, joy, or happiness. Recently, a birthday card’s message from my oldest sister produced a pleasant surprise along with a dose of delight.…
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Communication

Why Bother Q-Tipping?

Although people may use a Q-Tip to clean their ears, wipe away a smear of mascara or even for an arts and craft project, I did not know that Q-Tip is also an acronym for; quit taking it personally. But now that I know, it will be easy to remember.          …
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Misc

When plans go awry, it is hard to be okay. Yet okay is the better alternative when you consider the other options such as what John Prine sings in his song, The Accident:  But they don’t know how lucky they are.  They could have run into that tree. Got struck by a bolt of lightning.…
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