Sunday column
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How Do You Know?
I find myself wondering, “How do you know when the timing is right?” “Have I waited long enough?” “Am I ready?” “How do you know when you’re ready to get a new dog?” Our Beagle, Oscar, died last May. His buddy, and our awesome friend Baxter the Golden Retriever, crossed the Rainbow Bridge near the…
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Oh Why Didn’t I Buy Two?
I found myself asking that question this week, “Why didn’t I buy two?” Two what? That would be stuffed bunnies of course. If you’ve been with me on this journey through life, you know I bought my grandson, Liam, a stuffed bunny when he was born. Get them all! When I posted that picture on…
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Is There Anything Better?
Seriously, is there anything better? Maybe it’s been a crazy week with so much to do that you don’t even know where to start. Or, if you’re still in a self-quarantine, it can be a way to make the time to go by. It can be a great escape from the cold and snow up…
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Staying In The Moment
The most important thing you’re doing is what you’re doing right now. That has been one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned being Grampnanny for my grandson. I really got a glimpse of that this week. How’s the weather? While you have been having cold and snowy weather, we’ve had rain. And more rain. And…
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Baby Talk: I Finally Get It
It has only taken me about thirty years to understand. Somewhere between my oldest daughter, Sarah, and her brother, Doug, my wife became a stay-at-home mom. It just made more sense and it was better for the children. Things were tight but we managed. Then when Kat and Matt came along, Priscilla was there for…
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Have You Made Any Plans?
Have you made any plans? Have you thought about all the things you want to do when this pandemic is over? Of course, first of all — take off this damn mask! Actually I think the masks have helped this to be a quiet cold and flu season. Maybe we should keep them handy for…
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Make Your Bed
I was reading the other day when I came across that “Make Your Bed” speech. If you haven’t heard of it, U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven, a Navy Seal for more than 35 years, gave this speech in 2014 to the graduating class at The University of Texas. You can view the entire speech…
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The Day That Changed Everything
Yesterday was a day of much contemplation for me. I know. Big word. Contemplation about everything that has changed. Yesterday was the anniversary of the day I got fired from my morning radio show. It’s been six years. Wow! I wrote all about it in my book, “I’m Not Done Yet,” which is still available…
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Every Piece Tells a Story
I’m surprised we got it done in one afternoon. It seemed like every piece brought back a memory or a story to tell. We decorated the Christmas tree after Thanksgiving. Like many other families, we did it a little earlier this year. Covid has created a need for many of us to brighten up the…
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C’mon! You Must Have SOME Blessings!
I looked at the calendar and realized that this should be the “Thanksgiving Column.” Looking back I usually write about “counting your blessings.” As I’ve written before, if you look hard enough, I’m sure can find some good things that happened. Then along came 2020. I know: plenty of things were cancelled this year. My…
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