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Serve one another in love

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Sometimes it’s nice to do something for someone just because. Whether it’s reminding your loved ones just how loved they are or doing that chore they dread, you’d be surprised by the impact you can make on someone’s day. And the best part is, these inexpensive tasks cost you nothing but a little time. Not to mention, making someone smile is priceless. As a reminder of the many things you can do for someone else,  ProFlowers created a collection of acts of service ideas. Save the ideas below  

What Fall is Like in the Emptying Nest

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As I child, I loved fall. Because I was a suck up smarty pants kid, the teachers loved me and I was always excited about returning to school and the interaction and attention that I would receive there. When I had my own kids, fall was back-to-homeschool time. At breakneck speed, I had to plan curriculum, write lesson plans, arrange church activities, join co-ops, maybe teach in co-ops and more and more and more. It was a dizzying time! This fall, it's different. I have the space and time  

Symptoms of Inner Peace – by Saskia Davis

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I love the Internet! It is a source of knowledge and inspiration. It's also a place where one must be cautious of what they say and post. Last week I posted a piece allegedly by an unknown author. Turns out, she's WELL known and is thriving and blessing others with her wisdom! So today, with deep appreciation to Saskia Davis, I am reprinting HER original words from her work, Symptoms of Inner Peace (c) 1984 Saskia Davis, Used by permission.  You can find the original work and  

Kids and Books

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When I was a kid, I practically lived at the library. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago and we had one of those grand, old, stately marble libraries. It was set in a big old city park called Sherman Park with a lagoon and stone bridges and lots of paths to explore.   During the school year, I had to limit my visits to once a week. During the summer, I had the freedom to go anytime I wanted. I hope your kids know the wonders of the public library. When mine were younger,  

Stuff you oughta know by now, woman!

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I have often expressed a desire to have a younger body with my current mind. It ain't gonna happen. They best we can do is take care to stay healthy and cherish our minds filled with experiences, lessons and wisdom. Have you ever said, "If I only knew then what I know now...." Maybe you would have made better decisions. Maybe not. But maybe it's a privilege of years that you learn a little at a time, learning as you go. There are some things that are worth knowing for all ages  

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