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A humorous podcast about life.

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Life as it Comes #11 | Fictionary

Chaos develops when we learn how to play Fictionary, a game that takes an active imagination and the talent of making something unbelievable seem like the truth. Learn what shadoof and minaudiere may possibly mean.       Learn to play Fictionary, a fun game that only takes ... Read More

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What are blessings and how should we view them? Scattered blessings lie all around us if we have the eyes to notice. #noticing blessings #self-care #expectations #gratitude #hope

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Scattered Blessings

Blessings, you know what they are. It’s when you pull into the grocery store and there waiting for you is front row parking. It’s hearing the laughter of your husband after you’ve told him a joke. It is forgiveness from another you offended. It is a surprise you were not expecting. It is rain the ... Read More

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A humorous podcast about life.

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Life as it Comes #10 | Motels, Sisters, and Cardboard Boxes

When my spendthrift sister and I try to book a trip together using hotel points, we run into a bit of a snag. Through creative thinking we devise another plan. Trouble was, my husband was a bit skeptical.       Listen below:   Need another smile or ... Read More

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Keeping company with another is hard, because it requires giving of that commodity we never feel we have enough of – time. And yet the benefits are great. #strengthening marriage #connecting #kindness to others #balancing time

in Blog· Marriage· Relationships

Ditch Digging, Being Silent, and Keeping Company

I sit on a large rock embedded with tiny shells and sea fragments that the builders left in our backyard. Probably because it was too much of a bother to haul away. Architectural detail, they doubtless thought. The hot and humid Missouri air has a slight breeze to it that moves the pointed tip ... Read More

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A humorous podcast about life.

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Life as it Comes #009 | What Are the Chances?

This episode tries to get answers to some of life's mysteries that haunt us in the quiet moments of sleepless nights. Questions like, when to call a business so as not to be put on hold as soon as your call is answered? Where does the deja-vu feeling come from and does everyone experience it? How ... Read More

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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard. How do you mourn and move forward? Especially when it reminds you of other losses? #grieving #loss #hardship #healing

in Blog· Healing from Hurts· Life Reflections

Letter to My Brother

Because in July I think of you a little more I was six when you were born. With you as a baby, I wanted to be a big girl and help mom. One day I asked to take a nap with you. We were lying on the playroom floor and you peed on me and the blankets. This dimmed some of the romance of having a baby ... Read More

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A humorous podcast about life.

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Life as it Comes #008 | Waffle Glue and Bamboo Skewers

Sometimes you think you have breakfast under control, and then a waffles gets stuck in the waffle iron and your day suddenly turns into a much different experience.         Need another smile or another story? Listen to other episodes here. Join the ... Read More

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Quit allowing others to make you feel deficient, less than, and or not enough. Learn 4 ways to enjoy yourself. #self-care #kindness to self #relationships #comparison #encouragement

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Enjoying the Best You

Dear Readers, I don’t know if you have had the opportunity to listen to the most recent podcast, Busy the New Fine. In the beginning of the story I allow an overachiever to make me feel bad and question my worth. I wonder if I am doing enough and try to figure out how to make my tasks and life ... Read More

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