Category: Family
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Surprise!
I do not like surprises. I’m one of those please warn me before you visit sort of humans. Surprise parties are a big no thank you. Unexpected gifts from my family, yes please. Pop up storms in the Gulf, no thanks. Usually I am a positive person, however not when it comes to surprises. Unexpected…
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You’re Not Everything
You can’t be everything to everyone in your life. No matter how hard you try you can’t please everyone. It’s not possible. You can say yes. You can do and do and still…it will not please everyone. Stop trying. It is okay to say No. You are not everything, stop trying to be. Those special…
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Words
It’s weird how our interactions with people are mostly just words and photos. I spend so much time conversing with people online with words. A little bit of time virtually. Not as often in person. I wonder how my children will learn social cues if they aren’t physically around other humans. I wonder how the…
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Family
There is nothing better than snuggle time with family. Dog and children included. Humans crave and need touch. Personal contact is necessary for survival.
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What if I don’t want to
I just don’t. I don’t want to hear we are in this together. I don’t want to hear this is the new normal. No it’s just normal now. I don’t want to hear someone ask when will this be over. I just don’t.
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Need a New Perspective
Talk to a child. Remember that awe and wonder that you had when you were a child before the world made you cynical. If you wanna to a new way to look at life, spend some time talking to a child.
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Let them Eat Cake
Children are only little for a Short time. They will grow up and leave you before you have a chance to adjust your brain and heart to the idea that they are now grown. So let them eat cake for breakfast, let them play in the rain, and let them be children for as long…
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Selfish Happiness
My husband enjoys building and painting models. Small fantasy critters and armies. For years it was difficult for him due to carpal tunnel pain. I convinced him to get the surgery. Now he’s back at it. Crazy thing is he thanks me for encouraging him to get his hand fixed. Isn’t that what we are…
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Today is About Family
If you are lucky enough to be with the family you love, enjoy them. If you are not with them, call them or do that new fangled Zoom thing. If you are estranged from your family, forgive them, or try too. (Forgiveness is hard.) If you are not on speaking terms with your family or…
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Are you doing ok?
Let’s take this Monday to think about how we are really mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Listen to your inner most part. Don’t neglect what is important to your survival. Once you have taken care of you, then focus on the humans who are important to your life. You can’t help anyone if you lack…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 