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12/17: GRANDMA'S TABLE
Friday, December 17, 2010 22 comments

Most of my first Christmas memories center around my Grandma’s dining table. Grandma loved to cook and she out did herself for the holidays. The kitchen smelled wonderful, p... Read more

12/15: DOING THE BEST I CAN
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 27 comments

Well friends, it’s that time of year again and I’m wondering how Santa will evaluate my journey with the Spark program this year. According to the song, “Santa Claus is C... Read more

GRATITUDE
Thursday, November 25, 2010 23 comments

This is the day that has been set aside in America to stop and remember our many blessings, to gather with friends and family, and express our heartfelt gratitude. We ass... Read more

My Next Milestone
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 42 comments

On November 4th my cheerful little dancer broke through the tape on my ticker. ... Read more

I've laid the foundation . . .
Tuesday, November 02, 2010 35 comments

On October 28th I posted a Blog titled: So . . . What's Next? In it I proposed to begin building a cairn to commemorate my progress toward getting healthier -- and to post photos when the foundation had been laid. For those of you wh... Read more

My November Goals
Monday, November 01, 2010 22 comments

This November it looks like more than just the weather will be changing for me. Finally, after a loooong process the condo my daughter owns is in the last stages of sa... Read more

So . . . What's Next?
Thursday, October 28, 2010 20 comments

After reading my “Three Months of Changes” blogs and joyously celebrating with me, my long-time friend asked, So . . . What’s Next? Good question. A... Read more

Thank you, friends.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6 comments

I've been searching the dictionary for just the right words to tell you all how very much your kindness and encouragement have meant to me in this last week of celebration ... Read more

Three Months of Changes: Chapter Two
Sunday, October 17, 2010 108 comments

Welcome to the continuing saga of Three Months of Changes: Chapter Two. Wow! I knew it was good for me to take a look at how I’ve been doing and to assess my progress.... Read more

Three Months of Changes
Friday, October 15, 2010 1111 comments

Yes, it's been THREE MONTHS since I got serious about my program with SparkPeople. That was July 16, 2010 - just 92 days, or 13 weeks, or one quarter of a year ago. And... Read more

Making Spaces
Wednesday, October 06, 2010 14 comments

Today I rediscovered a cherished poem written by Edwina Gateley. It means more to me every time I read it. WE MUST MAKE SPACES "We must make spaces in our lives for quiet gentle times, to remind us that all is gift, and b... Read more

Getting to Know Me . . .
Sunday, October 03, 2010 15 comments

Here's a few more scratchings from my pen, "You'll forgive me if I boast, For now I'm going to write to you "On a subject I like most" Getting to Know Me ... (... Read more

The Great Thing About Getting Older . . .
Friday, October 01, 2010 11 comments

As many of you know, in September I celebrated my 65th Birthday.

So there I was blowing out the candles on my birthday cake, receiving congratulations -- and my dau... Read more

September Reflection
Friday, September 17, 2010 9 comments

I look forward to September as the season of changes. Oh, I know change is taking place all the time, but somehow autumn seems to cry out for us to pay attention. ... Read more

Upcoming Birthday: Cake or no Cake
Friday, September 10, 2010 19 comments

Yes, it's the beginning of a new year for me. On Saturday I will celebrate my 65th birthday. I've been thinking about how to celebrate and most of the ideas are com... Read more

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