I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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One Woman's Quest II 
Lovely response – the sandals are my favorites!
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Thanks!
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I love this! It stirs up different perspectives.
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Thanks!
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The paradox of static yet movement, sandals resting but have been and will be, wonderful image.
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Thanks Paul.
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Most welcome VJ
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Ooh love the flip flops
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Thanks. They made me smile.
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I particularly like the ceramic kittens in their playful, speckled pose.
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Thanks Liz. These are my Mom’s. One of the few belongings she kept with her in the nursing home.
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I can see why she kept them.
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Nice! Well done. Love the bird feeder.
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Thanks John!
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Very creative! 🙂
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Thanks!
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Those slip ons look real comfy!
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Thanks. They are actually my granddaughters, lol.
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I like your perspective on the sandals shot, VJ. And the cats are adorable.
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Thanks Patti.
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The shoes drew me in V.J., and the kitties made me smile. Loved your response this week.
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Thanks Tina!
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VJ, I like the shoes. They speak of the promise of a sunny walk to a nice outside chair, where they can be kicked off as you read. Keith
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Thanks Keith. That’s what I thought too.
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