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Working hard and learning so much!
It is another beautiful day in Indiana. The sun is shining, almost makes everything pretty. That is except for the weeds in the flower beds. Right now I am choosing to overlook them. They will always be there next year. The tree colors are changing slightly, but there has been little rain. I wonder if…
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Negativity is habitual skepticism.
Exercise is a good starting point. We all know there is a reluctance on our part to get started. Could that be the old negativity still working on you. Consider whether or not a treadmill would be to your advantage. Check out the items listed under Health and Fitness on this blog. Work out a…
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Living frugally, with suggestions.
written 7/14/22 Updated 2/15/23! Living frugally, with my suggestions. Everyone is writing about, talking about living frugally, but what does that actually entail? It is not something that is easy to do, it is like an acquired taste and takes time to perfect.! Can you define frugal? One of the definitions of frugal is economical,…
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Alcohol! IS THE ATTRACTION THERE?
In all honesty alcohol does have an attraction, especially for those fighting not to drink. This is a follow up to the blog I wrote before Christmas, about alcohol and families. How badly do you want this information? If it seems to you it might touch a bit too close to a friend, maybe yourself…
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Patience, a virtue
Patience is a virtue and it takes a lot of hard work. How can I say that, because I had a very bad temper for a long time, but have mellowed over the years and have wisely learned to pick my battles. Keeping your temper requires ongoing work on your part and the part of…
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Communication, are you good or bad at it?
I know what you are going to say, however, I still have to write this because it is so important in your everyday life COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION. Not everyone is excited about this but honestly it is so vital to your life ,your lifestyle, how you feel about yourself and others, and the ability to…
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Diabetic Learning Journal
You just found out you have diabetes or are a long term diabetic who has gone to training but really does not understand everything, especially about diet and how to control the ups and downs of your blood sugar this journal is for you. It just has the basics to give you a chance to…
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Stress, Are you stressed or not?
Updated from 2021 Stress in your life? How do you define stress? How do you handle stress in your life? Do you recognize it? Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in…
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Resources available to help you in discerning the right education road for your gifted or challenged child.
Orginally written 4/26/20 Update 8/22/21 This blog the ABC of special education is #packed full of words and definitions used by social workers, teachers, physicians when working with special needs and gifted children. The blog was written by a woman ( our daughter Susan) who has been a foster parent, is certified as a Special…
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Essential Oils, you using them?
Essential oils can be used neat or put into blends, but you need to understand, which oils are capable of being used as stated above. Neat means the oil can be used alone. Blends are the oils which can be mixed together. When using essential oils always remember less is more. Essential oils can be…