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When Christmas Is Sad

Backstory   On my sad Christmases, I would write. The keys on my computer would fly. It might be spilling all my sorrow, putting my anger into words, shouting out the injustice of my circumstance. Others shed tears to cope. Some go away, avoiding the setting of their last happy holiday.  Others return to that special […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Gratitude, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Christmas, encouragement, feelings, gratitude, lonely, memories, sad, unhappy

Great Moments

great moments

Backstory   It’s a spot; a moment in time that is indelible in your memory.  It may be a seminal moment – or a simple gesture or word.  But it is burned into your mind, to be remembered forever. Click to listen or follow below to read. Great Moments –  #707 What great moments of your […]

Filed Under: Family, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: celebrations, life moments, memories

Wise Moms

Wise Moms

Edited and updated May 12, 2019. Backstory   This week’s musings are about your mother and the place you held in her heart.  It’s all in how you look at it.  This may present some new perspectives. Click to listen or follow below to read. Wise Moms –  #499 There is a time in life when […]

Filed Under: Getting Older, Lifestyle, Moms, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: memories, moms

Be There

Be There

(Edited 3-24-19) Backstory   Remember the days when “Party” was a call to arms?  All aboard, and the louder the music, the better.  Then we kind of settle down.  Favorite get-togethers involve smaller crowds, family; people whose company we enjoy.  After that comes the time when you may decide not to accept every invitation.  It gets […]

Filed Under: Friendship, Happiness, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: memories, sharing, support

Bring Back Yesterday

Bring Back Yesterday

(Updated) Backstory  This story was written after lunching with friends where the main topic of discussion seemed to be “the good ole days.”  It’s not unusual to hear such conversations among those of retirement age.  But this was a young group – folks in their 40s and 50s.  Already they were considering previous times an […]

Filed Under: Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: memories, yesterday

The Mason Jar of Buttons

The Mason Jar of Buttons

Backstory   Amy had been a Consider This listener and respondent for quite some time.  She often dropped a note to say how much she enjoyed a story or that some theme brought back good memories.  This time, her message was a long one.  This time, she had her own story to tell.  Here is the […]

Filed Under: Family, Podcast Episodes, Remembering Tagged With: dementia, memories, nostalgia

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