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Category Archives: ponderings
Merry Christmas ~
We grew up going to a tiny little church where me, my sisters, and a handful of others kids had no choice but to “be” the Christmas program. I didn’t like being in that spotlight. It made me extremely nervous and I … Continue reading
Our First Christmas Together ~ 1982
Our baby son and his bride spent this past weekend at our house. Before they left, I found myself plundering through some old Christmas items, in search of something to attach to my son’s “ugly Christmas sweater” for work. I … Continue reading
All In A Day’s Work
He left his normal early time in the morning. Thirteen hours later, we reflected on his workday/birthday over dinner. Bosses, demands, schedules, orders. A little delivery to a local food-bank. That was his birthday gift to himself. Several families would have … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Oklahoma, ponderings, Ramblings, Reflections, Relationships, Thankful, Uncategorized, Women
Tagged All in a day's work, anger, cancer, comforting a stranger, death of husband, depression, hubby at work, hubby therapy, hubby's birthday followup, Loss, work, Wreath on his grave
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A Modern Day Poe ?
Hubby came home for lunch the other day and as is our routine, I walked him out when he was leaving and walked down to grab the mail. That’s when I noticed…between the time he had arrived home and left, our mailbox … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, ponderings, Ramblings, Uncategorized
Tagged Accidents, Accountability for actions, Distrust, Edgar Allen Poe, Guilt, Honesty, Mail Carrier, Mailbox, Mistakes, Poe, The Tell-Tale Heart, vandalism?
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What are you thankful for?
It’s the Monday after time change here in our world. Yawn… Darkness now comes earlier. A sad reminder that wintertime could approach whenever he so desires. But for now, we will continue to enjoy the sights and sounds of fall. Can’t … Continue reading
Change the Picture?
While I was cleaning house the other day preparing for my overnight “guests”, I had a mindless television show on while working. I wasn’t particularly paying attention or so I thought until I heard the young man say, (paraphrasing) “You know … Continue reading
My Favorite American Idol
I found a big red box of goodies the other day. The moment I eyed the box, I knew what was inside and grew eager to open the lid. The box was filled with well wishes, smooshed balloons, blessings and oh … Continue reading
Keys to Success (an awesome Saturday reblog!)
Originally posted on Ideas for success:
Keys to success: Decide what you want in life (What would you do with your life if you knew you couldn’t fail ) Think about what you do well Clarify your values Set…
Posted in ponderings, Uncategorized
Tagged goal setting, goals, Keys, Keys to Success, positive thinking, reblog
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Purpose
If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose. Bishop T.D. Jakes
Posted in photos, ponderings, Reflections, Relationships, Tulsa. Oklahoma
Tagged Finding your purpose, life, meaning in life, passion, purpose, questions, T.D. Jakes, thoughts
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Paula’s Ponderings ~
Several weeks ago I received an e-mail from a friend that said, “You might wanna blog about this sometime.” She went on to talk about friendships and was wondering how we fall into friendships in life? Are we attracted to others … Continue reading
Posted in Delores, Friends, Friendships, ponderings, Ramblings, Reflections, Relationships
Tagged Delores, friends, Friendship, Laughter, meeting blog friends, ponderings, Relationship, snickers
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