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Day 16 out of 25 days of Christmas the gifts my ancestors gave to me.
On Dec 25TH, 1997, my family’s life changed forever. After my Uncle Jim did not show up for Christmas dinner, we got worried. We...
austin3156
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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Day 12 out of 25 days of Christmas and the gifts my ancestors gave to me.
Today’s memories were of the hills at Kingsville park. As a kid, those hills looked huge. But I remember the one time I almost ended up...
austin3156
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Day 8 of 25 Days of Christmas, the gifts my ancestors gave to me.
Day 8 is a family friend that taught me a lot. Maria Peltier. Maria was a friend of the family; her husband used to work with my parents....
austin3156
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Happy 4th of July, and the refelctions on the eve of my 46th birthday.
As I reflect on this July 4th, the eve of my 46 birthday, I have taken the time to reflect on this past year. The saying it was the worst...
austin3156
Jul 4, 20224 min read
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Grief, and some lessons I have learned this holiday season.
I know that the holiday season is not always the easiest for a lot of us. We miss the loved ones that are not at our table anymore,...
austin3156
Dec 20, 20214 min read
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F-U-N
A small three-letter word that trips people up. When I looked up the word fun, it says enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. We...
austin3156
Dec 8, 20213 min read
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My many blessings and gratitude on this America Thanksgiving
On this American Thanksgiving, I would love to give thanks to my US friends and family. I don’t know about you, but as I reflect on this...
austin3156
Nov 25, 20213 min read
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Great Expectations!
Did that get your attention? Although I have never read the Charles Dickens novel, I have created or expected great expectations in my...
austin3156
Jul 28, 20215 min read
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My journey of self care. Can you relate?
I don't know about you, but for years, actually 42 years, I took it that I needed to take care of everyone until one day, as I was...
austin3156
Jul 5, 20214 min read
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