Tag Archives: Doing Life Together

Soul Beauty

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Linda Carlblom

What could be more lovely than inner beauty of a life well lived, developed through years of experience? Think of all the funny stories, the heartaches, the worries, and the triumphs that reside in the hearts of older folks. I … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name? by ARHuelsenbeck

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Most parents agonize over what to name their precious babies. They recognize names are an important part of our identities. Your name influences others’ perceptions of you. As a child, I hated my name. It was too different. Most girls … Continue reading →

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When You Long to Escape

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Carol Boley

Some days I dream about escaping. I picture myself at the Hotel del Coronado (“the Del”) on the southern California coast for three days. By myself. The dream is most vivid seconds before I open the door for the first … Continue reading →

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The Sweetest Sound

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

In a doctor’s office waiting room, a serene young mother interacts with her approximately one-year-old daughter. The toddler walks back and forth between her mom and other enticing areas of the room, examining toys, scrambling up on an empty chair. … Continue reading →

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The Beach Ball that Swam to Oma . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Even though I grew up near the Jersey shore, we didn’t often go to the beach when I was a child. My dad was busy earning a living; my stay-at-home mom didn’t drive. But I do remember one rare beach … Continue reading →

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My Journal, September 14, 2001 . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Inspired by the article 9/11–We Remember by Mary O’Connor, I am sharing the first entry in my personal journal after the attack, unedited. Please excuse the rambling and the incorrect information.  When I got out of the shower Tuesday morning … Continue reading →

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Buying Early Can Be a Good Deal Unless…by Donna Clark Goodrich

Posted on June 23, 2015 by dgood648

  Buying gifts early can be a good deal, but before you shell out that money or pull out that credit card, ask yourself the following questions. If the purchase passes all the tests, buy it, then pat yourself on … Continue reading →

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Heart Failure . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck  

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Years ago, my pastor’s wife started a sewing circle to make a quilt that, when auctioned off, would raise money for our financially struggling church. The emphasis was on stitching with excellence, but a special camaraderie formed around the quilting … Continue reading →

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The Eight Best Christmas Books Ever . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

One of the traditions in my family is the reading of Christmas books. We put out our special basket of books around December 1 and read them throughout the days leading up to Christmas. For several years the books were … Continue reading →

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The Ten Best Christmas CDs Ever . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck  

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

It’s the day after Thanksgiving—let’s put on some Christmas music! For me, music is an essential element of the season. Whether you’re preparing for Christmas by meditating on the miracle of the birth of the Christ, decorating your house, or choosing the … Continue reading →

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