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Origin Stories

We’re probably all familiar with prequels and origin stories as tropes in popular media. Itseems these days any story worth telling is worth telling again from the beginning. Our personal origin stories might not be star-studded big-budget blockbusters, but theycarry … Continue reading

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Winning the Lottery

My dad fought in World War II and his battalion spent a good ten grueling and exhausting months marching across Europe in the fall and winter.  To boost morale of the soldiers the commanders held a lottery – the winner … Continue reading

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The Worst Tattoo Ever

I have five tattoos. They all have a story that I love sharing, but my favorite is my frog on a daisy. When seeking out a tattoo artist I wanted a 3D version of a frog on a daisy in … Continue reading

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Perspectives

History fascinates me. I have enjoyed reading US history for years. The Revolutionary War through the Civil War, particularly the period between about 1810 and 1860, is the period I study most. There are innumerable volumes written about US history … Continue reading

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The Story of Our Work

Through the recent Winter holiday season, I was often hearing (quite often on social media now) the lyrics to that heart tugging song about the work of Christmas. It has become probably the most meaningful music for this time of … Continue reading

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How The Story Ends

I just finished listening to,  The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop. I am a ‘Gilmore Girls’ fan. I have watched the series more times than I can count –  with each of my daughters together and separately over and … Continue reading

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The Story We Tell Ourselves

The close of one year and the opening of a new one are natural points for reflection. Perhaps you spend your energy on tomorrow and visions of what is to come. Maybe you feel more drawn to review what happened … Continue reading

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