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A Place Of Peace

I had some business to attend to down on Minnesota Avenue in NE DC yesterday. Business that had me stressing a bit earlier that day. After my business was done, instead of going home I jumped a random bus that took me downtown. From there I walked. I like walking. It’s great exercise. It also helps clear my mind. I…

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Here’s A Frightening Idea

So, I have this idea. My idea is to put myself in frightening and/or uncomfortable situations. I need to be scared out of my wits. I need to know how to handle any situation while I am scared out of my wits. I do not believe this is an original idea. I believe that I read it in a book…

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Lent 2012: Letting Go & Building Confidence

For those of you that do not know, I am a confirmed Catholic. After many years of inner struggle and rebellion, I finally committed to this faith, for my own selfish reasons, in April of 2009. You see, I’m drawn to the patron saints. Other aspects of Catholicism I can do without. I call myself an Eclectic Catholic due to…

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I Love Me Some Valentine’s Day

? I do, I do, I do, I do, I DO! ? Mostly, because of the CHOCOLATE! Yup. Never mind the cards, balloons, flowers, and the fancy dinners. Just give me some chocolate and I am a VERY happy lady! See how easy I am? *winks* This time of year the stores are overstocked with chocolate in anticipation of this…

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A Rough Start

I had a lovely conversation with my best friend this afternoon. One of the topics of that conversation was about us completing our 33rd year. For her it has been eye opening and new. Very unexpected. She feels very positive about what is to come for her during her road to 34. Me? Well… I admitted that the beginning of…

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