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Life Is Just Awakening

Finally Spring! My favourite time of year. Buds of promise, long shadows, rainbows in our hair scents of beauty everywhere something new to find each day, treasures for my birthday. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Rosemary

Rosemary is viewed as a symbol of love, fidelity, and longevityMany people believe that using rosemary and keeping some sprigs under the pillow aids in sleeping and keeps the negative thoughts away.Placing a rosemary garland at the entrance of your … Continue reading

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Heart Sounds

It’s cold out but my fire is happily churning out heat. Hard to describe the sound of a happy fire – like the sound of my heart when I have my head under water, or the sound of the wind … Continue reading

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The Waterfall

Every time I drive along Redroofs Road, I slow down at the same curve in the road to get a glimpse of the waterfall. Its beauty ever-changing never ceases to warm me, cause me to murmur a reverent thank-you. It … Continue reading

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For Certain

“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.” ~Leo Buscaglia

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Gifts

The most valuable gift I can think ofis the gold of a sunset we shareor the sound of a streamsinging love songs,and soft breezes touching our hair,or a walk through the darkness togethernot speaking but feeling you there. A gentle … Continue reading

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Peace Angel

I want to be a peace angel.to stop hatred, greed, war,stand between bullets and children if need be. This world needs more peace and more peace angels. When anger seeps in, stamp it over with peace.When prejudice erupts, be the … Continue reading

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Are We Home Yet

If you can hearrain on the roof,birds in the trees,slam of the screen door,creaks in the wood floor – If you can smellcedar wood,compost bucket,witch hazel blossoms,cookies and tea – If you can seeflickering flames,cozy chair,smiles on faces,time to spare … Continue reading

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Grace

Grace is found at the depths and in the death of everything. After these smaller deaths, we know that the only “deadly sin” is to swim on the surface of things, where we never see, find, or desire God and … Continue reading

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Life Can Be Made Stronger Than Death

LifeCan be made strongerThan deathIf man learnscarefully and unmistakablyThe language of love.~ Sri Chinmoy

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How I Would Change the World, If I Could

Our world is the most beautiful place I could imagineand yet we who live here take it for grantedand abuse what has been givenus so generously. If I had the power to change anything,I would open the eyes of every … Continue reading

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In Other Words

Love that stoops down is grace. Love that reaches out is compassion. Love that looks up in adoration and thankfulness is worship.

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Lap Quilt Almost Finished

Dresden Plate Lap Quilt for my mother for her 100th birthday in May.  It’s almost finished. Eldest daughter did the sewing, youngest daughter sent some special memory buttons to add to it.  Middle daughter handmade fused glass buttons and I … Continue reading

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Love Notes

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Today

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