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Do You Believe in Giving Second Chances?
Second chances? Do you believe that someone who has caused you so much pain deserves a second chance? Do you believe YOU deserve a second chance? Over 15 years ago, I packed my bags and left my husband because I thought I wanted to start a new life without him. Grief had overtaken us so … Read More →
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Daily affirmations through the years with Louise Hay
Beautiful and meaningful affirmations uplift my day. Losing my beloved Luijoe, my precious child brought me into such deep sadness and negativity that all I could think was of dying. If it were not for my two girls, I would not have gotten out of the rut. Asking help from God meant helping myself and … Read More →
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Our Love Story: 43 years with my college sweetheart
Listen to this podcast I wrote this 13 years ago, but I thought I’d update it again because today is our couple anniversary. I like to look back at the good old days and dream about the future together. Here is our story: I gaze at my two lovely daughters and smile. I realize they … Read More →
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Taking Care of myself
After years of denial, numbing feelings of pain and all sorts of emotions, I finally came true to myself. I learned to take care of myself emotionally through practice and learning new behavioral patterns like Acting as if. I forced myself into positive recovery behaviors, disregarding my doubts and fears, until my feelings caught up … Read More →
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15 years blogging. Now adding a podcast
Celebrating my 15 years of blogging by adding a podcast entitled “Have Coffee with me”. Check it out at anchor.fm/momblogger, and also distributed at Spotify, Apple podcast, Google Podcast, Breaker, Pocket Cast, RadioPublic and more to follow. Today, I celebrate 15 years of blogging, but 15 years ago there was nothing to celebrate. I was … Read More →
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The gift of laughter from my dad
Every man ought to be a macho macho man, To live a life of freedom, machos make a stand, Have their own life style and ideals, Possess the strength and confidence, life’s a steal, You can best believe that he’s a macho man He’s a special person in anybody’s land. (Village People – Macho Man) … Read More →
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Cute things kids say
I am such a sucker for keeping a memory box of my children’s art work , writings, anecdotes or their milestones since they were toddlers. I bought a treasure box for each of my children to hold all of these memories. One of my favorites are the childhood anecdotes that I kept in my memory … Read More →
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The Sweetness of Gratitude
I am grateful for the New Year 2021 and the challenges we faced in 2020. “Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” MARCEL PROUST The hot and humid afternoon coupled with a lot of deadlines made me lazy for the rest of … Read More →
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Kasadya Ning Takna-a: Classic Filipino Christmas Carol
Update: Last February , 2018 the City of Cebu honored the composer, Vicente Rubi for his Contribution to Music. Ludivina Rubi Najarro, his lone surviving child received the award. Kasadya Ning Takna-a (“How Joyful Is This Season”) is a classic Christmas Carol and my favorite Filipino Christmas Carol. I still remember the lyrics by heart … Read More →
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Thanksgiving day reminds me of the word “gratitude”
Thanksgiving day being the most celebrated holiday in the states reminds me of the word “gratitude”. A few years ago, I was planning to bake Pumpkin Pie because I remembered just how delicious it was during my visit in Missouri a few years ago. My daughter said “we’re not Americans, mom so why should we … Read More →
