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Night

A Scary Message In The Middle Of The Night

It felt like a normal Monday night. Randy and I had both gone to bed around 10:30 p.m. with our Yorkie Libby stretched out between us.

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What Are Your Favorite Married Dates?

Every couple has them, the occasional rough patch where you can’t speak to each other without considering murder. After 43 years of marriage, Randy and I have had a few.

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Alone

The Best Things About Being Alone

Most introverts love and need people. After all, no man — or woman — is an island. And yet, for me, it’s solitude that has those special powers to energize and soothe. I now see how private time has always filled five essential needs.

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The Concert That Was Almost A Disaster For Husband Randy

Don’t you hate when you try and do something nice, but it takes a dicey turn? This happened when I bought two tickets for my husband Randy and me to see “The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour” at our local music venue.

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Libby

Five Things Libby My Dog Needs Every Day… and Maybe I Do, Too

My Yorkie Libby has taught us a lot in six years. Patience, fortitude and endurance come to mind. But she’s also given some unexpected life lessons, maybe even caused us to look at ourselves differently.

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The Zen Of Pickleball

Isn’t it wonderful when you discover something that takes you out of our often-scary world? This happened to me when my friend, Lisa, and I stumbled upon pickleball.

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