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Thank you again and again

12/23/2017 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Ho, ho, ho no. Have you encountered holiday grumps? My instinct is to tell them to focus on the positive instead of the negative, to practice gratitude. Then I realize it is advice I can use myself. I have so much to be grateful for—I hope you do too. Thank you for reading; I appreciate you giving me your attention.  Happy holidays! Peace, love, and solace   Everyday is a gift so says the plaque on the bathroom wall. Of course, there should be a space … [Read more...]

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Everyday is a gift

06/11/2011 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Everyday is a gift so says the plaque on the powder room wall. Of course, there should be a space between every and day.  It is each and every day that is the present.   But the everyday is a gift too, wrapped in plain paper addressed in Papermate blue, bound in time and string, left on the doorstep near the mat, common as dirt and dust, ordinary as tap water, easy to miss.   When you return to the table at the … [Read more...]

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