Walking Historic Commercial Street, Springfield, Mo

When recently walking down the historic Commercial Street,  I was struck by the uniqueness of the area. The variety of the architecture, the eclectic feel of the shops  doing business that make the street feel like you are traveling back in time. While taking with you t …

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Rain, Sun, Fun

This week we had heavy rain Somehow I still had fun Last week we had Sun for days You know I still had fun The ever changing weather Can't put a stop to joy In fact it gives you reason To all the more enjoy Splash in a puddle Walk in the sand Build a snowman Just sit and blow bu …

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Stevie, Elmer and Other Views

  The other day I was weeding around Stevie the Pineapple and he toppled from his stalk. He isn't quite ripe enough to cut open but will be soon. Elmer, the baby gecko is watching out for him from the microwave to make sure no bugs give him the hairy eyeball. The mango tree …

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Transitions in Relationship Breakups; Protecting Your Children

  Recently a number of my friends and acquaintances have separated from their mates.  All basically have done this for various reasons yet none are happy about this transition and react in differently in their approach to the separations. I often wonder if some relatio …

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There are times when you just want to call your mom

My mom has been on my mind a lot this past week, but it had nothing to do with Mother's Day. A week ago today I fell down a flight of steps at work. I landed hard, directly on my shoulder dislocating it. I spent several hours at the local ER with a coworker who brought me there.  …

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Happy Mother's Day to all who "mother"

For all the loving care givers out there, man or woman, of all ages, shapes, sizes, and persuasions-- Happy Mother's Day! There are those that are mothers, those that are fathers, single parents, loving daughters and sons, caring friends, and family members of our hearts...  …

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Foto Friday: Yellow & Red

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Antoni Gaudi's Barcelona

Few examples of art and architecture are as unique and individual as those of the Spanish Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudi.  Deeply imbued with a religious spirit, Antoni Gaudi's skills and experience in ceramics, wrought-iron forging, stained glass and carpentry produced de …

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No Planning

Some people plan for the future Some people plan for the day Some even plan every meal It's just that persons way Me I plan for the better I always prepare for the worst But sometimes I have no plan And it always seems to work No bags to pack no location in mind Just get in the  …

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How Deep are Your Feelings of Empathy?

How often does something beautiful cause our spirit to soar and move us to tears? 

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