Playing for Time

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Boys and girls, time rushes on and in one more month we’ll be at the midpoint of a year we couldn’t envision starting in the first place. Much against our hopes and dreams it’s been a ride that never stops, so we just keep hanging on, because what else?

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To my great sorrow, the writing has dried up to just a thought or two here and there, without the energy to capture any of it. Either everything that can be said has been said, or there’s no way to say it. Small talk feels phony in light of daily reality, even if I were to think of worthwhile things to share with you.

Oh, but here’s something! Yesterday I got to spend a few minutes with two of the most amazing little girls I’ve ever met. Sisters, very close in age, and full of life in a way I needed to sit with at that moment. The BIG sister, at all of two & a half, quietly recognizes all the letters of the alphabet and can count to ten or twenty (my brain was buzzing so I’m not sure), and I found myself wishing I could ask her for a little advice on living a joy-filled existence!

Other than that…

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A total lifesaver at this juncture is my trainer, Shannon. The more we work on strength, balance, and simply moving, the better life feels. With the weather MAYBE settling in, my future days should feature a whole bunch of walking. Watch this space.

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We could all give it a try and compare notes!

I’m deliberately refraining from bringing up anything TOO controversial, except here’s something that seems applicable on this sunny Sunday morning…

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The day happened around me and I slipped away, but I’m back now with a positive and colorful word for all of us. It’s the little things.

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