At this point in my life, as I’m turning 55 next week, I realize even if I lost every possession I owned today, as long as I still had my husband and family, everything else is replaceable.

And this time, I would just have less. The stuff you have isn’t what makes your life.

Brian would just buy another sailboat. ⛵️

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First, we only have local television channels. There was no cable of any type, reaching our neck of the woods. No MTv.

We watched a lot of public television. Ironic, as the channel I didn’t want to watch is now a channel that is possibly going away. Of course l, when I was really young I enjoyed Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers.

Loved Archie Bunker. Walton’s. Little House.

Oh, we watched the Dukes of Hazard, Happy Days, and Laverne and Shirley.

Hmmmm…great shows.

Better times.

It might not be the neatest made bed, but when I go to bed at night, it’s a special slice of joy that my bed is made and literally waiting for me to climb into it like a bear, settling in for a long winter.

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I have managed to go 54 years on this earth without breaking a bone. But two years ago, while jumping rope at the gym, my Achilles tendon fully ruptured.

The recovery from the Achilles tendon was the most horrible experience I’ve ever had in my life. Keep in mind I have three children, two of which I gave birth to without an epidural.

I 100% believe that I broke my leg, it would’ve been a much easier healing process.

Achilles tendon rupture are no joke!

No broken bones in the future, I hope!

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Mr. Kinsley was an English teacher and he also taught creative writing. I started writing a journal in his class.

It was fun to decorate the covers and as I continued to do it for years later, my covers became more and more creative. Lots of boys names. 😂

He is the one that ignited my interest in writing and journaling. He was dedicated to teaching, driving from West Virginia to Pennsylvania. That or a bit crazy. 🤪

Thanks Mr. K!