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Category Archives: Just a few thoughts

The Story of a Woman Who Refused to Give Up

Everybody loves to be celebrated on their birthday. 🎂 But sometimes the person who really deserves to be celebrated isn’t the one whose birthday it is. Sometimes the real hero of the story is the mother who made that birthday possible. Many years ago, there was a woman named Rose who was trying to leave …

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🌿 Sunday Reflection: Real Kindness vs. the Performance of It

Real kindness creates ripples that reach farther than we ever realize. I want to start with a heartfelt thank you to those who reached out and offered kind words while my Nextdoor account was suspended. Your support reminded me how powerful genuine kindness really is — the kind that’s felt deeply and doesn’t need to …

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Why Pinktober Needs a Rethink

Did you know? The original Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbons were peach-colored loops handmade in 68-year-old Charlotte Haley’s dining room. The reason we don’t use those peach-colored loops now is that she didn’t want her call to action to become a commercialized money-maker. October is often associated with breast cancer awareness, and it’s a time when …

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