Tag Archives: Grateful

So much giving

Posted on November 26, 2019 by ends and beginnings blog

“The D.C. Wolves and Fake News Media are reading far too much into people being forced by Courts to testify before Congress. I am fighting for future Presidents and the Office of the President. Other than that, I would actually … Continue reading →

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I got more than I gave

Posted on April 2, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” –  Henry David Thoreau I have been struggling lately. I have found myself at a crossroads, at the intersection of self-worth and self-doubt. I am trying to … Continue reading →

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Celebrate everyday like it’s your birthday

Posted on January 5, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“They say it’s your birthday, It’s my birthday too, yeah, They say it’s your birthday, We’re gonna have a good time, I’m glad it’s your birthday, Happy birthday to you” – The Beatles “Birthday” Today is the celebration of my birth. I am pretty sure … Continue reading →

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A recipe for thanks

Posted on November 21, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” –  Henry David Thoreau This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in America. I must admit it is my favorite holiday primarily because the focus is on eating which … Continue reading →

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A Grateful Journey

Posted on May 31, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Since I saw them for first time in concert as 15-year-old I have been a Grateful Dead fan. I was fortunate to see them perform a dozen times or so in the late 70’s and early 80’s. As you can … Continue reading →

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The failures of success

Posted on May 23, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” – Shauna Niequist How easy it is to be grateful for success and bitter about failure. Rarely, when we succeed, do we examine the path … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“Julia” was written by John Lennon for his late mother, Julia Lennon, who was killed by a car driven by a drunk off-duty police officer when John was 17 years old. Julia and John had a complicated relationship but she encouraged her son’s interest … Continue reading →

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Being filled with wonder

Posted on April 4, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

Several years ago I read an article written by the editor of a magazine about his wife who had recently died of cancer. Included was a picture of her standing next to a crude homemade sign that read “Be Wonder … Continue reading →

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Lucky to be here

Posted on April 3, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

In Bill Bryson’s wonderful book “A Short History of Nearly Everything” he shares that most of us are all here because our Great-Great-Great-Great Grandmother found our Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather attractive enough to have sex with him. I realize that doesn’t sound … Continue reading →

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So many things in life are just ballast

Posted on March 29, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“So many things in life are just ballast”- Giselle. This was a comment left on my blog by a reader. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, Wikipedia defines Ballast as “material that is used to provide stability to … Continue reading →

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