Monthly Archives: September 2014

Family First

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Eileen

Last week provided enough material for four blog posts. But I’m going to consolidate.            

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On Learning…

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Eileen

Every day I receive Mary Holland’s Naturally Curious blog. Most days I read it and learn new tidbits about nature, like how a certain kind of dragon fly lays its eggs in cattails, or how father loons take turns with … Continue reading →

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Speaking Of Fairness. . .

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Eileen

“That’s not fair!” Ever heard that refrain? Ever said it? At least you must have felt it, because life isn’t fair.

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Joy

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Eileen

We need it. We want it. But can we allow it? Admittedly, it’s not been an easy year. In January, my husband almost died during heart surgery – twice. In February our 17-year old cat died three weeks after we … Continue reading →

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The Rewards of Labor in Beauty

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Eileen

Have you ever been so moved by beauty that you cried? That’s what happened to me on Labor Day, (a day celebrated in the U.S.) when Paul and I took a bike ride around Schoodic Point in Acadia National Park. … Continue reading →

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