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  • Goodbye Bocephus

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  • Hold Steady

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    My grandfather was a pilot.  When I was young I would watch him pore over aerial maps as he created his flight plans.  Bent over…

  • Radical Acceptance

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  • The Risk of Success

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    I went over the instructions in my head as I waited apprehensively in the water.   Sitting position.  Arms straight.  Knees bent.  Skis tipped up.  I…

  • The Getaway

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    I always thought Chick-fil-a was an outstanding company.  Good food and great service every time I visited.  That’s why I was pretty surprised as I…

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  1. Wow! That is super sweet! Thanks for sharing that Barb!

  2. Bravo 👏

  3. Thanks, Barb!