Category Archives: Balanced living

Hot Summer… Cool You — Now with Extra Tips!

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Today is the official starting day of Summer. Yaaay! Hopefully you can get away for a few days of vacation, or maybe even staycation). Until then, here are some ideas to cool down as the heat and humidity ramp up. … Continue reading

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The Man from Beijing – Book Review

<img alt=”The Man from Beijing” border=”0″ src=”https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320494101m/6596542.jpg&#8221; />The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/959478824″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> The opening pages transport you into the snowy landscape of norther Sweden, where you feel the solitary … Continue reading

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On becoming myself

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I am participating in Diane DeBella’s project #iambsubject.    http://booksbywomen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=40251f201df2e2c799764d2d5&id=5f0ec05277&e=54a44a8aa0   Here is my story: My sister and I used to love looking through old family photo albums, giggling at pictures of our parents and relatives in ‘the olden days’. Wondering … Continue reading

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Summer Starts Soon!

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This weekend, Canadians are celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday – it is considered the unofficial launch of Summer. Traditionally, it’s the weekend that cottage owners open for the season. The rest of us work on the final phase of spring cleaning, … Continue reading

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Are You a Genius or a Genius Maker? reblog from Otrazhenie

In the absence of anything deep and meaningful, or even light-hearted and encouraging, to share – as I am mired in work trying to prepare for my boss’ 3 week European vacation – I am delighted to share with you … Continue reading

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With God….all things are possible!

Originally posted on A Safe Harbor is Jesus:
When we ask for God’s help, we dedicate our endeavor to Him. We admit that in our strength this would not be possible but we proclaim that God can accomplish anything through…

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REVELATIONS FROM A BAD RACE – April 1

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
““Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 In my last post (Race Day),…

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3 poems, a bridge

HEAVEN AND EARTH Your love pulls down My centre of gravity Its weight binds me To the earth. My eyes reach up To Sun and Moon and Stars Beckoning with a promise Of God’s love. My heart soars high Even … Continue reading

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QUOTE (Teresa of Ávila) – Mar. 28

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use…

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The person I admire most

Sandy hair, neat-trim beard Sparkling blue-gray eyes Sexy Aussie baritone An irresistible smile.   Honourable husband Devoted dad Loving son to parents Kind compassionate friend.   Successful motivational speaker Man of deep abiding Faith Accomplishments Vast in scope Exceed his … Continue reading

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