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The Nostalgic Sound of Childhood: Remembering the Card on Bike Spokes

During the summer months I was delighted to see and hear neighbor children riding bikes and the sound of a card flapping on their bike’s spokes as they rode down the street? This sight and sound took me on   a journey down memory lane as I reflect on the simple pleasure of attaching a playing…

Death Is a Subject That No One Has Mastered Dealing With, Including Me.

Death Is a Subject That No One Has Mastered Dealing With, Including Me.

Nellie, our sweet ten-year-old Doberman passed away yesterday afternoon.. Nellie, our sweet ten-year-old Doberman passed away yesterday afternoon. It was sudden and unexpected, we had no idea that she had cancer, Osteosarcoma. We walked three times a day. She was getting older, and the walks became shorter over time. She showed no signs of pain…

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You Are the Sole Person Responsible for Your Happiness – Don’t Wait for Someone Else To Make You Happy

It’s a common misconception that happiness comes from external factors such as a successful career, a happy relationship, or a life of luxury. However, the truth is that happiness comes from within. You are the only one who can decide to be happy – no one else can do it for you. Of course, it’s…