His Phoenix

Ashes? We don’t need no stinkin’ ashes!

Have you ever…

Have you ever:
Pared a vegetable with an old familiar knife because you are used to it, instead of using a newer one that is sharper and fits your hand better, just because you knew you would not cut yourself with the old one? I refuse to buy a new paring knife and use a 20 [...]

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More Meanderings

Once we understand where we have come from, why we are here, and where we are going, we will realize what we must do.
*Ostad Elahi, 1895 – 1974
* Iranian Philosopher, Musician and Jurist
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How is it that one person can raise or lower our moods within just milliseconds? I know that I am here [...]

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Holiday Madness

Having gone into work yesterday to catch up some paperwork, I already know there is approximately 9 orders waiting on me. This time of the year most people are using their time to worry over gift lists, putting up their decorations, and catching the best deals. I wish this were my case. I don’t have [...]

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Up, down, or sideways

Why is it that I feel so badly every time my son leaves my house? I mean, I always have a good time with him. He’s a happy child and he loves to play and laugh. Maybe I still have a lot to deal with about the situation and my feelings for [...]

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Saturday Thoughts

It is Saturday already? Time has flown by this week, and yet it has dragged on forever. I guess this is what happens when you lead a boring life such as mine seems to be. I spent Thanksgiving with the DIL and the new grandbaby. He has gained 2 pounds and is holding up his [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving to all

Giving Thanks
- Anonymous

For the hay and the corn and the wheat that is reaped,
For the labor well done, and the barns that are heaped,
For the sun and the dew and [...]

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I’m cornfused

What motivates readers to comment? What is the protocol for commenting? I go to the same blogs daily and I try (when I have time) to let that person know I was there. I will leave long or short messages depending on how the post inspired me to respond, but always you will know [...]

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Busy Weekend

Went to Tupelo, MS to see a very dear friend of mine and her new hubby, whom I had met once a year or so ago. They are here visiting from Australia, where he moved to be with the love of his life. I was supposed to be the Maid of Honor at their wedding, [...]

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Placard at Elvis’ Birthplace and Museum

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Statue “Elvis at 13″

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