True Colors

Jan 23, 12 True Colors

Posted by in HandPrints Stories & Videos

My Irish Grandmother was small of stature, with pearly white hair, defined cheek bones and sparkling hazel eyes. She dressed as if expecting someone important to drop by, replete with silk scarf, brooch and white gloves.

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How to Let Go of the Past to Avoid Holiday Crazies!

Dec 10, 11 How to Let Go of the Past to Avoid Holiday Crazies!

Posted by in Marlene's Feel Good Blog

Here’s Something New to Feel Good About Today! “Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Anonymous Does the thought of family holiday gatherings make you feel anxious? It could be time for you to do some letting go. For many of us...

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My Sister, Pam

Her hands were larger than mine; her heart too, for that matter. She was twenty-two months younger than I, but her life was shorter. She was my sister, Pam. Her long, bony fingers were clubbed at the tips, with splayed, purple-tinged nails that suggested the lack of oxygen in her blood. Her palms were salty. She had “Sixty-five...

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The Great Who-Nami

Sep 20, 11 The Great Who-Nami

Posted by in PawPrints On My Heart

“My idea of a decent dog is simple,” I’d told Ken, my new spouse, “Only three requirements. It should curl up on my lap, readily master commands and never shed. Not much to ask of a canine companion.”

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My Angel’s Name is Dorie

Dec 28, 10 My Angel’s Name is Dorie

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The phone rang twice before the melody of my aunt’s soft, joyful voice brought a hint of relief to my ear. “Grand Central Station,” she answered, her words teasing a smile to the corners of my trembling lips.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today… As you celebrate this amazing day in whatever way feels best for you, I want to share these three quotes that I especially like. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to...

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