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…Grandma Donna (1924-1992)…

Today, May 8th, my grandmother, Donna M. Clary-Barmes, would have been 88 years old. Here are some photographs of my grandmother throughout the years she blessed so many lives… especially, mine. Donna Clary in 1st grade; approx. 1929-1930 Donna with … Continue reading

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May 7, 1945…

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New photo of Mrs. Lincoln….

I discovered this photo of Mary Todd Lincoln. I had never seen this photograph, supposedly taken in Springfield, 1860.

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A Spring Week…

My dear friend in St. Louis, Jeffrey Carter, is always a few steps ahead of me with technology (and a score of other things that raises my admiration and respect for him), and I figured out how I can write … Continue reading

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Mathematically Speaking…

What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. … Continue reading

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HAPPY 200th BIRTHDAY, MR. LINCOLN!

Yes! This is an exciting day for me. As a child in elementary school I can remember calculating how many years before it would be Lincoln’s birthday, and how old I would be. Well, the day has arrived… 2009, and I … Continue reading

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Savoring Ceremony

Tea Rituals Coffee may be the power beverage that gets us revved up in the morning and fuels us when we’re burning the midnight oil, but tea is the drink we turn to when we want to relax and be … Continue reading

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Burning Brightly

Allowing Your Soul To Shine At times, we’ve all wanted to crawl under a rock and hide away from the world. We may have preferred to be invisible rather than let other people see us or notice that we exist. … Continue reading

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Embracing Unpredictability

When Life Throws You A Curve Ball In life, we are always setting goals for ourselves and working to make them happen. This gives us focus and ensures that we use our time and energy efficiently and effectively. It also … Continue reading

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Intertwined Fates

We Are All Connected There are times when we may feel disconnected from the world. Our actions can seem like they are of no major consequence, and we may feel like we exist in our own vacuum. Yet, the truth … Continue reading

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Enjoying the Ride

The Flow of the Universe The flow of the universe moves through everything. It’s in the rocks that form, get pounded into dust, and are blown away, the sprouting of a summer flower born from a seed planted in the … Continue reading

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Personal Tales

Writing Your Story Everyone, at one time or another, has wanted to express his or her story. Writing a memoir to read privately, share with family or friends, or publish is an emotionally satisfying way to gain perspective on your … Continue reading

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Traveling Companions

Birds fly in a V As they swoop, drift, and glide, inscribing magnificent patterns across the sky, birds are serene displays of grace and beauty. Long a source of inspiration, birds can be messengers from the spirit realm, or a … Continue reading

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Finding Answers Within

You Have All the Answers Many of us seek the answers to life’s questions by looking outside of ourselves and trying to glean advice from the people around us. But as each of us is unique, with our own personal … Continue reading

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Evolution Of The Soul

Life Lessons Through Reincarnation You meet someone for the first time and feel as if you know them already. You’re in a town that you’ve never been to before, yet you recognize streets and buildings. You start playing a new … Continue reading

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Awakening to Change

Being Aware is the First Step Life is a journey comprised of many steps on our personal path that takes us down a winding road of constant evolution. And each day, we are provided with a myriad of opportunities that … Continue reading

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Neat quote…

“To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.” When God takes someting from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence: “The will … Continue reading

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The Sound of the Human Voice

Hidden Treasures in the Air Whether listening to the low muted murmur of a confidential whisper or the proud declarative boom coming from behind a mic on the podium, there are few sounds more evocative than the human voice. Each … Continue reading

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A Sense of Closure

Cutting Cords In every relationship, people are constantly exchanging energy that can become a chord connecting two people. This energetic cord forms just below the breastbone and can remain long after a relationship has ended. This unbroken cord may leave … Continue reading

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Sharing Your Genius

Your Special Gift Each of us is born with a specific genius that was bestowed upon us so we can do our part to make this world a better place. All of us have a role that we’re uniquely suited … Continue reading

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Blue Skies

The Sky Is Blue Even on a Cloudy Day When we refer to a “beautiful day,” we are often describing a day that is sunny, clear, and without a cloud in sight to mar a sky that is a brilliantly … Continue reading

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Cherishing You

Falling in Love with Yourself Many people, in seeking out love, tend to look outward rather than inward. Yet falling in love with yourself can be just as wonderful an experience as falling in love with someone else. While the … Continue reading

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What Lies Beneath

Why We Lash Out Each one of us has experienced situations where we’ve found ourselves lashing out at someone without meaning to. We later berate ourselves for losing control and feel guilty for treating the other person badly. And while … Continue reading

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Answering The Call

Taking Responsibility For Your Destiny There are those of us who believe that our lives are predestined and that we should resign ourselves to our lots in life. Yet the truth is that it is up to each one of … Continue reading

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Emptiness Becomes Openness

Sometimes a Loss Can Be a Gain When we lose anything that we cherish, the sense of emptiness we are left behind with can be overwhelming. A space that was filled, whether in our lives or our hearts, is now … Continue reading

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