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Life is More Fun in a Dress!

Say “Yes” to a Dress It’s 6:45pm, the store closes at 7:00 and tomorrow is Easter. I want to find a dress. It’s a tradition. I’m just glad I don’t have to find a matching hat like my grandma did. Still, I don’t know what to do. I really want to wear something new tomorrow,…

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Pull Out Your Pretty Dishes and Feed Your Soul.

photo credit – NatalieBoswellPhotography   I recently had a great experience in finding joy. While I was visiting my friend, Jill, I went to the kitchen for a drink of water. I opened the cupboard to find an array of beautiful crystal glasses. I thought I must be looking in the wrong place, so I…

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Receiving and Spreading Joy

Receiving and Spreading Joy Every year I look forward to getting Emily and Ty Mecham’s Holiday card. Their photos are so clever; they always make me smile. In fact, I absolutely love receiving all the greeting cards that are sent to me. And I love spreading joy with our own greeting cards! It’s fun to…

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Before and After – Healing from Depression

Healing From Depression Healing from depression can be a lot like home renovation shows. I love watching HGTV and seeing homes renovated. The “before” and “after” scenes are amazing! And when I see the finished project, I let out gasps of astonishment! So, when my husband, Mark, and I purchased a 100-year-old house for a…

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Missing Lipstick

I’m a little bit of a lipstick nut – it helps me find joy in the little things! I love a good lip color, especially one that has staying power with potency that adds energy and exuberance to my day. Lipstick can do that! Today I’m missing lipstick. Lipstick was once one of those little…

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A Fan Who Needs A Little Coaching

“Rooting for the Cubs is not easy, but the best things in life never are.” – Dennis Farina It is a sweet and enchanting summer evening, with a light breeze, clear skies, and the energy of 41,000 plus excited fans. The tickets, that are twice  as much as they usually are, are well worth it because…

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