reflection
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Invisible
Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” – Anonymous “Not all pain manifests as tears, and not every wound leaves visible scars. Some hurts remain concealed, and some battles are fought silently. – Anonymous The other day a fellow volunteer and I had a conversation after a parent… Continue reading
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How to Spot a Boomer
The other day, I came home from volunteering and went to my husband’s office. “How was volunteering today?” he asked. “It was fine,” I replied. “Just fine? I thought you liked volunteering there,” he said. “I do, but something happened today,” I said. “Something bad? What do you mean?” he asked. “Not exactly bad, but… Continue reading
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FWI
A conversation between a mother and son. Mother walks into the kitchen talking to herself. Son walks in and hears her. “Hey, Mom. What’s up? Why are you talking to yourself?”, asks Son. “Well, it’s my braces. I’m tired of wearing them. I just put in a new tray and my teeth hurt. I’m fed… Continue reading
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Win by a Nose
“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and the years you have lived.” Hellen Keller A few days ago, I had a conversation with my husband about our car. “I smell gasoline. It seems to be coming from the back, near the gas tank,” I said. “What do you mean?”… Continue reading
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Quirks and Perks
Almost a year ago, I began exploring non-profits to find a place to volunteer. I completed a certificate program to learn how these organizations work. The program was useful for choosing where to volunteer. Early into my semi-retirement, I realized I needed structure in my life and wanted to make a positive impact. Volunteering helps… Continue reading
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One Year Later
About a year ago, I started a new journey after quitting my job without a clear plan. I realized that my previous job wasn’t right for me and I needed to find a new direction. Leaving my career was unexpected, and I’ve spent the past year learning about myself, facing both successes and failures, which… Continue reading
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Unofficial Research
Since writing my new blog New Leaves, I’ve noticed changes from when I wrote a different blog years ago. The most significant change is how I discover information, or as I call it, “unofficial research.” With the use of search engines, I create content by brainstorming topics, outlining thoughts, and summarizing information. The search engines… Continue reading
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Giving Back Tuesday – Mental and Physical Health
This month’s Giving Back Tuesday post is about mental and physical health. I planned to write this blog post a few weeks ago, but interestingly, I had several medical appointments to attend to. Going to all the appointments made me realize more than ever the importance of good health and working to maintain it. According… Continue reading
