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The Year Of the Sand Dollar
Many years ago, I sat on the edge of my momâs bed and eagerly watched her unpack a suitcase that was certain to hold a present for me. As she shuffled through the suitcase, she enthusiastically talked about finding whole sand dollars along a tame coastline. I could hardly believe it! I had secret dreams of finding whole sand dollars on the beach since the first time I spotted a pile of them in a souvenir shop in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Both of us could not wait to see h
October 31, 2007
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Come Alive, Grow and Bloom!
In the deep south, spring begins to show off during the month of March. She pushes Old Man Winter aside so her warmth can nurture the tiny buds that appear on the trees and plants. The birds sing loudly and the world seems alive again. Browns and grays are replaced by a rainbow of color. Darkness is gently pushed aside as the days grow longer. Extra sunlight brings warmth and nourishment to everything it touches. nnAs Mother Nature awakens, it is easy to get swept up in the e
February 19, 2006
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Five Easy Steps Toward Happiness
Can finding a stray rubber band flood a person's heart with warmth and joy? Yes! Especially if you are participating in a rubber band collection contest with childhood friends. Long ago, a friend challenged me to compete in such an event. I said yes and vowed to win. I frequently rode on my bike to search neighborhood driveways and streets for rubber bands. I proudly added the ones I found to the growing collection that I kept on the handlebars of my bike. Whenever I spotted
January 21, 2006