Category Archives: Holidays

Simple Gifts.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by pathfinder

Simple gifts, I have received a grateful heart, a desire to believe, in the Spirit of God, in the spirit of man, in the hope of peace from a proffered hand.   Love from a husband. Love from a child. … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Holiday

Posted on November 22, 2011 by pathfinder

There has been a lot of talk about the Thanksgiving Holiday this year among folks with whom I have known for years and with some with whom I have become acquainted because of our unfortunate mutual circumstances.    Among the … Continue reading →

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So

Posted on November 18, 2011 by pathfinder

I keep typing words and deleting them. I have so many thoughts whirling around in my head and I can’t catch any of them, trap them or put them down. So, the  first word that I keep hearing is escape. … Continue reading →

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Anger

Posted on November 16, 2011 by pathfinder

Spontaneity seems to be in short supply for me right now.  Not having a plan in place annoys me and conversely I don’t seem to be able to make a plan.  It is as if that part of me has … Continue reading →

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Picture this

Posted on November 10, 2011 by pathfinder

Photographs.  What would the world be like without photographs? Since the rudimentary beginnings in the 16th century to the in-your-face every moment digital wizardry think how much has come to be and for the most part is taken for granted. … Continue reading →

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Live Simply

Posted on November 7, 2011 by pathfinder

There is light on the horizon at 7:00 a.m. now .  The dogs shift and whine in their kennels restless to be let out for the morning.  I feel like I have overslept. My daughter and her husband (I am … Continue reading →

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Wedded Bliss

Posted on November 2, 2011 by pathfinder

The newlyweds are now back at our house after their relaxing days at the spa and resort where they spent the first part of their honeymoon.  I hope the honeymoon lasts for years.  The wedding was beautiful in many ways.  … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on October 21, 2011 by pathfinder

The stores are filling up with decorations for Christmas.  Yesterday I shopped at one of the craft and hobby store picking up little glass holders for votive candles.  I walked into a crush of Halloween and Fall decorations. Marked for … Continue reading →

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