Category: Family
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Book Fact: Reading Feeds your Brain
One of my fears is being afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s. I have a family history. Learning that reading helps keep those two monsters away. Read more books! Book Fact #6 People who read books are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Love & Light, Lori
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Old Hurts
Just when you aren’t looking an old hurt, a forgiven hurt, pops up. You have forgiven the person and the thing they did to hurt you. You even forgot about it. Then there it is. Trying to get in your heart and scratch the scar. Tell it No. Hand it to Gods. Do not give…
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Warm Food Memories
What’s your go-to comfort food? When I want comfort it’s southern style buttermilk biscuits. Sometimes with white gravy. Also, big white Lima beans and sweet cornbread. Reminds me of my childhood. Love & Light, Lori
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Both!
Dogs or cats? All my life I’ve been a cat person and a dog person. However I preferred cats. They are easier to train, easier to take care of and cleaner as house pets. Then somehow over time and a few dogs later, I became so enamored with dogs that I can’t imagine how my…
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They are Not Stupid
We are going through a season of change in our family. Our daughters are leaving home. Daughter 2 moved in with a roommate. Daughter 3 sophomore and daughter 4 freshman are college bound. As we listen to their plans and goals we have to remember they are inexperienced young adults. They are not stupid. Yes…
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The Day After
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. It was a beautiful day. My husband and I went to church then to the movies. We have six children, one very adult daughter, three newly adult daughters and two teen sons. Did any of the children spend time with me? Did I receive any gifts? One daughter was home and…
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She is Fire and Grace
Who is the most confident person you know? My oldest daughter is the most confident person I know. She does not always believe in her own power. I have watched her go through hell in her adult life. She is much like me in that she had to make her own decisions and do things…
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I just Called
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. When a family member calls me to chat, that always makes me happy. People depend so much on texting and social media that hearing someone’s voice is special. No really! That small box in your hand is a verbal communication device. You should try…
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Depends Where I Am
What is your favorite restaurant? I really like mom and pop local places, so it depends what city I’m in at the time. I like Jason’s Deli, Boomerang Pizza and McKinleys, and The Hanger here at home. When visiting family or friends and traveling, my favorite is wherever they choose to go. Light & Love,…
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The Results are in!
We did doggy DNA for Harley Quinn and Leo Spartacus. Yes, my husband gave Leo a middle name. We used Embark. Here are the results Harley as expected, but Leo! What the heckin heck is an American Village Dog? 100% love on paws, y’all! Light & Love, Lori
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 