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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I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had this experience!
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Glad you can relate.
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🙂
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Beautiful, VJ.
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Thank you!
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Lovely post, V.J.
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Thanks
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VJ, well said. We still should venture that road less taken, at least on occasion. Unless it there is a sign that says watch for bears. Keith
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Lol. True. Thanks Keith.
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Perfect words embracing nature’s message in the photos! ❤
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome my friend! ❤
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Beautiful, VJ! Words are very moving.
Thank you for sharing with us.
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Thanks for hosting!
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Lovely post VJ. Your sentiment really hit home this week
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Thanks Tina!
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