For the women out there who have had a complete hysterectomy, this post is for you. At the age of 23 I had a total hysterectomy and prior to moving to Mexico at the age of 62, my life operated on the supernatural strength given to me by God. My husband can testify to the…
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Bob Hope was born in 1903 in England, he was a father of four children. Mr. Hope quietly celebrated his 100th birthday in May of 2003, at his Taluca Lake home. He died of pneumonia on July 27, 2003. Hope donated his papers to the Library of Congress. Hope Biography: https://www.biography.com/people/bob-hope-9343481 John Wayne was born on in…
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Today was enchantingly marvelous! My soul sister, and absolute kindred spirit Andi brought her nine year old grand Bella over. Tears flowing, we binged on “Anne with an E”, and indulged ourselves with ice cream. Our individual imaginations were keenly bright as our hearts and minds were wonderfully bathed with the newest version of Anne…
Little Boxes made of Ticky Tacky! Society is made up of left and right, black and white and both sides seem to like placing us all in little boxes. We are careful about what we say, where we go, and who we associate with, but we are all easily cataloged. Those who strike out against…
Think about why professional athletes need coaching? To stay on top of their game, they MUST be accountable to someone who knows their strengths and weaknesses. A mentor or coach builds a relationship of TRUST while expecting a positive mental attitude, a physical exercise routine, and a team spirit. Improved performance comes from a person…
Well let’s begin with the day I met her, How fast this good old boy’s world got better! Sky got bluer, the grass got greener… Just the first few seconds after I first seen her.Like my favorite song on a new set of speakers, My best old jeans and my broke in sneakers. A home…
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“Our Thoughts Become Reality” The powers of our thoughts are an essential factor to our overall success in life. When we’re on the journey to success and we are in “changing mindset” stage. It can be difficult to truly understand how powerful our thoughts are and how they can affect…
Real, rugged, authentic, fresh, daily, face-to-face relationships are what matters most! To all who are active on any sort of social media, it is highly recommended to unplug, to let your favored device take a vacation — and purposefully make an appointment to be alone in nature, or in a space without the noise of…
Mexicans and expats who choose to live in Mexico are probably seduced into moving here permanently because of the year-round kaleidoscope of beauty and color offered by all the blossoming trees and plants. Those who came from northern climates are astounded by the sight of spring bulbs and fall chrysanthemums blooming in gay profusion at the…
We love having visitors! There is so much to see and do. One favorite excursion is taking a boat ride from the Chapala pier to Scorpion island. Mexico also annually celebrates the victory at Mezcala island. Artisans showcase their jewelry, paintings, crafts and delicious pastries at the local, weekly farmer markets. The news paints Mexico…
Netflix produced an outstanding original entitled “The Crown”. It follows the child Elizabeth and her sister Margaret, to Elizabeth’s marriage, her father King George’s death, and her coronation. In 2017 Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 91st birthday. The Queen’s official birthday is always celebrated with a military parade known as Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards…
A Jeopardy question: “What is a vision of soul penned? A dream articulated? A depth charge of words? An art form that transcends an individual accounting? A rhythm of thought expressed? A mystifying thought log? A bubbling up of emotion? A provocative entry? An encounter with the Divine? The cause of infinite pondering? POETRY Copyright 2017…
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