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Legacy

The Art of Downsizing

Backstory   Just how to start downsizing. That was the question. Most families realize that at one time or another, they’re going to need smaller space that will only accommodate less “stuff.” That time finally arrived for us and here’s how we went about it. Click to listen or follow below to read. The Art of […]

Filed Under: Getting Older, Legacy, Parenting/Children, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: downsizing, housing, re-gifting, storage lockers

Using Your Gifts

Backstory   If you love what you do for a living, you will never work a day in your life.  I have found that to be so true.  It happens when you use the gifts you were given. Click to listen or follow below to read. Using Your Gift –  #637 What’s it all about? Why […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Happiness, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Leadership, Legacy, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: helping others, skills, talents

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

Nanny Wrote It Down

Backstory   There’s a beautiful stained-glass butterfly hanging in my office window.  I enjoy its vivid colors and romantic aura every day. It occurred to me that after I go, and the baubles go to an heir, they will have no idea where it came from or what it meant to me. The thought inspired this […]

Filed Under: Getting Older, Legacy, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: family legacy, family treasures, keepsakes

Peace Within

peace within

Backstory   This story was written at Christmastime – the holiday best known for giving – and receiving.  I was thinking about how little I desire, to be content.  I scripted this to wish the same for you. Click to listen or follow below to read. Peace Within –  #508 I have a very special wish […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Gratitude, Legacy, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: gratitude, opportunities, peace within, wishes

Mom’s Butterfly

Moms Butterfly

Backstory   In my family, my late mother’s “signature” is a butterfly.  We believe it shows her presence among us – like when that beautiful creature flew past my mom’s great granddaughter, just as she was saying her wedding vows.  Here’s another story of her presence. Click to listen or follow below to read. Mom’s Butterfly […]

Filed Under: Family, Legacy, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: remembering

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