Monthly Archives: October 2009

And the Living is Easy

Posted on October 17, 2009 by

My sleep lifts just enough to sense the soundless pitter-pat  of little paws suddenly materializing at  the foot of the bed and marching up to just short of my face.   My eyes still closed in a futile attempt at feigning … Continue reading →

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A Time to Give Thanks

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhardt Yesterday the kids, grandkids and my mom made it over to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.   We shook tradition up a … Continue reading →

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First Snow

Posted on October 10, 2009 by

This year I feel as if I am stuck in a perpetual “wait and see” mode .. first for summer, then for fall.  Neither one really materialized.   It’s a strange year, that’s for sure. Since the heavy frost two nights … Continue reading →

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October First… how can that be!

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the calendar is reading October 1st.    It hasn’t been our usual summer or fall .. that’s for sure.   Cold and dreary for much of July and August, … Continue reading →

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