Category: Focused Simplicity
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Grudge? Well….
Are you holding a grudge? About? I can hold grudges. I try not to hold on to negative things, but sometimes I catch myself complaining about past hurts. I say to myself, “Wait a minute, maybe I didn’t actually let that one go.” To hold a grudge is to be human. To forgive is divine.…
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I don’t Cry
What brings a tear of joy to your eye? I think this question is meant to provoke sweet stories of deep feelings and tranquillity. Sorry folks, not happening here. I used to cry at every little thing. Then life happened. I learned that my tears are only valuable to me. If I have a tear…
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Why Blog?
Why do you blog? Our site is called The O’Garas, I do 99.9% of the blogging. My other half is deep into writing the second book of our fantasy series. He has never been a blogger. It’s just not his thing. However, we both enjoy the sharing of ideas and truth. We like the open…
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I’m a Non Morning-Morning Person
What’s your favorite time of day? I am a big fan of sleep. I don’t like waking up but I covet mornings. When my husband and I got married we decided to set aside the first hour of the day for each other. We don’t pick up our phones. Our children don’t knock on the…
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I made it Halfway
I have been off social media 6 full months. What I have learned so far… I will keep you posted when I hit a year. Light & Love, Lori
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Honey, Child let me tell ya….
My favorite recipe is Chess Squares from my Yankee Granny. I can say that now that she is in heaven and can’t fuss at me for calling her a yankee or giving away her secret. This cake tastes like it took hours to make. It is so rich and yummy. Let me know if you…
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Excitement is Overrated
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. The last thing I got excited about was…let me think…no…not that…maybe….hum… See the thing is I don’t get excited. I am a genuinely happy person and tend to stay that way. I got news my daughter and grandchildren who live in Texas are going to…
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Do I Enjoy Writing?
What do you enjoy most about writing? I’m not so sure that I enjoy writing. It’s something I am compelled to do. When I don’t write I get irritable. It’s like a compulsion. I would relate writing to eating. I can skip a meal, but can’t go long without food. Writing is like that for…
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The Color of Water
What do you love about where you live? I love that I can be anywhere I need to be in five or ten minutes. Even this is a short drive away. I love it here. To be here is home. Light & Love, Lori
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Depends on the Goal
How do you plan your goals? I have always been a fly by the seat of my pants sort of human in my personal life. I spend a lot of time in my day job and career working toward goals and targets, so in my home life I prefer spontaneity. My life is very much…
Brendan & Lori O'Gara 