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Haves and Have Nots

Backstory   In these months of constantly present hidden threat, optimism tends to wane, along with thankfulness.  Reflecting on our state reminded me of an earlier time, when Americans were left without jobs and without income.  This story is about that time for my family and what we learned. Haves and Have Nots   “Be thankful for […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: blessings, gratitude, life lessons, thankful

Be Aware

Backstory   My husband’s father was a very down-to-earth working man.  While he might not correct your grammar or your manners, he did have certain demands of those he loved. He wanted you to be cautious. He felt that your life could depend on it.    Be Aware –  #478 My father-in-law had a favorite lesson […]

Filed Under: Advice, Family, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: caution, life lessons, warnings

Be Thankful

Backstory   This is a real-life story from fifty years ago.  It was a seminal moment in how I looked at things from then on.  See if you can relate to what happened. Click to listen or follow below to read. Be Thankful –  #191 “Be thankful for what you have, not for what you don’t […]

Filed Under: Advice, Encouragement, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: life lessons, thankful

A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime

(Updated) Backstory   This story has been a favorite with listeners since it first appeared in 2009.  We repost it, once a year.  It seems to resonate with people’s personal experiences.  Prepare to bring back memories. Click to listen or follow below to read. A Reason, a Season, a Lifetime  #456 People come into your life […]

Filed Under: Advice, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Love/Romance, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: friends, friendship, life lessons

Motorcycle Annie

Motorcycle Annie

Backstory   Do you see an action video on Facebook featuring a mature woman and ask yourself, “How does she do that, at her age?”  Annie had the same question.  And then, something happened! Click to listen or follow below to read. Motorcycle Annie –  #701 I just saw an intriguing photo – a lovely lady […]

Filed Under: Getting Older, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Inspiration, life lessons, thrive

Age of Maturity

Age of Maturity

Backstory   What is life all about?  Writing the Consider This shows, I think about that.  I watch out for what others are saying; sometimes the sages, sometimes wise old folks, sometimes innocent youngsters.   One of my favorite musers of life is poet and memoirist Maya Angelou.  You will find her quoted in this week’s story. […]

Filed Under: Getting Older, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: life lessons, maturity

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