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New Friends

Backstory – New Friends I have this habit of twisting my hair when I’m thinking. Catching myself doing it one day, I started wondering if that annoys anyone.  And out of that thought, came this story. Click to listen or follow below to read. New Friends – #361 Remember what it was like as a […]

Filed Under: Friendship, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: acceptance, annoying habits, patience

Pen Pal

Backstory   Handwritten notes?  In the day of briefest possible communication like tweets, texting and Instagram?  Here’s the story of how that came about. Click to listen or follow below to read. Pen Pal –  #331 “Do you think Grandma would like to be my pen pal, ” my 10-year old grandchild asked her mom. We […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Family, Friendship, Legacy, Parenting/Children, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: handwritten notes, pen pal

Smile

Backstory   Mom used to encourage me to smile.  She wisely taught that you can get away with a lot if you present things with a big smile.  I got a lot of traction with that advice, so I thought I’d pass it on. Click to listen or follow below to read. Smile –  #305 The […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Friendship, Happiness, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Happiness, Smile

Rethinking Sympathy

Backstory There is a tendency to fill the air with words, when expressing sympathy, in person or in writing. Hallmark chooses comforting messages for you.  Sometimes empathy presents the best sincerity. Click to listen or follow below to read. Rethinking Sympathy – #377 “I know how you feel.” People often say that, to show empathy […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Friendship, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: sympathy

Today’s Dream

Backstory   With more than seven decades of dreams to explore, I was having a good time remembering enjoyment, embarrassment, delight, disappointment and temporary devastation. I had plans. Some worked out. Some made God laugh.  Thinking about how my dreams have changed led to this story. Click to listen or follow below to read. Today’s Dream […]

Filed Under: Friendship, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: friends, friendships

One Word

Backstory   The words you choose define you. But what if you were only allowed one word to describe someone. How would you choose just one? Click to listen or follow below to read. One Word –  #614 At my surprise birthday party, they did something you might want to consider if you are arranging a […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: compliments, happy thoughts, word cloud

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