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Winter’s Thaw

January 29, 2014 by paula 4 Comments

"Springtime" sounds vie for my ears' attention: two chainsaws in a growling chorus; warm-weather voices--human and canine; my dog's nails as they hit the slushy/icy/muddy/solid surface under his feet...squish, click, slurp, click. We walk faster. So Continue Reading

NMAMBC #25: “Carpe Diem, You Betcha!” (Alternate)

August 6, 2012 by paula 1 Comment

Migraine Awareness Month #25: "Carpe Diem, You Betcha!" (Alternate to: "Through My Children's Eyes") "Tell us about a time when you truly seized the day" I believe that Migraineurs and the chronically ill seize the day every day. Most of those Continue Reading

Enduring Influence

August 3, 2012 by paula Leave a Comment

This short essay, written in 2007 as a scholarship entry,  is a tribute to Francis L. Smith, better known to all as, "Jewel". She was my mother-in-law, "mom", friend, - but most importantly, my inspiration. My decision to continue a Continue Reading

NMAMBC #17: “Father Knows Best”

June 30, 2012 by paula Leave a Comment

Migraine Awareness Month #17: "Father Knows Best" "Some understand Migraines, some don't. Write a letter to your father or the man closest to you, and talk about Migraines." Dear __________, I'm writing this letter in hopes that we can sit Continue Reading

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…We are all born with it–Joy. We exude enough of it as children to fill all the adult hearts in any room. We’ve no need to be taught how to smile on a sunny Saturday morning, dance in muddy spring puddles, delight as a butterfly alights on our noses. Joy is our birthright–our spiritual birthmark.

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  • Tangled
  • Winter’s Thaw
  • Blissfully Aware HAWMC #13 (April, 2012)
  • A Natural Progression
  • NMAMBC #25: “Carpe Diem, You Betcha!” (Alternate)
  • Enduring Influence
  • NMAMBC #17: “Father Knows Best”
  • NMAMBC #30: “Blogger’s Pick”
  • NMAMBC #27: “In My Head and Heart”

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