The roses and cosmos are still in bloom in my yard. One rose has a lovely scent, and I encourage friends and family to sniff it. I enjoy having a vase of flowers in the house, but realize that in a week or a little more, they will fade. The…
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Summer Jobs, Shifts and Workmanship
In the current time, it is challenging for young people to find jobs. I am grateful that three of my grandchildren had summer jobs, and now they will be returning to high school and college. I remember my jobs during high school. One summer I was a mother’s helper for…
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Giving an Encouraging Word
Talent: characteristic feature, aptitude or disposition of a person; the natural endowments of a person Words matter. They can encourage or deter creative pursuits. I still remember two elementary school teachers that I had. The orchestra teacher told me that I had no musical ability and discouraged me from attempting…