Category Archives: Decision

What’s the big take-away?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by happyheart

This past weekend Peter and I attended a beautiful memorial service for a friend and peer whose life was invaded by cancer. It’s the third such event we’ve been to in the last year. When anyone, but especially when someone in my circle … Continue reading →

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Posted in Choices, Death, Decision, Family, Gratitude, Hope, Love, Obedience, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Learning to Read

Posted on September 29, 2014 by happyheart

Recently my daughter-in-law, Heather, posted a cool video on facebook. It depicted a momentous event in the life of our 5 year old granddaughter, Sophie. She was reading! I detected the excitement in Sophie’s voice as the markings on the page … Continue reading →

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“J’ai faim, Papa”

Posted on May 10, 2014 by happyheart

Yesterday I was out for an early morning walk in a neighborhood park. It was quiet. It was fresh and beautiful. I was alone with my thoughts and prayers. Then out of the blue there it was: a message printed … Continue reading →

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“The times, they are a’changin …”

Posted on April 22, 2014 by happyheart

I have always been a sensitive and somewhat sentimental person. They say that natural tendencies become more pronounced with age. I wonder if that’s what’s going on with me. Tonight I feel thoughtful, and yes, sentimental. I am happy/sad because … Continue reading →

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I’m a Drinker

Posted on February 3, 2014 by happyheart

Did my title hook you? Good … read on. I’m a drinker. I really am! Every day before I begin anything else I need a drink. My whole day goes better if I indulge soon after I get out of … Continue reading →

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Under Construction

Posted on July 29, 2013 by happyheart

Several weeks ago we had our driveway repaved. The project really needed to be done. There were cracks and hollows in the pavement, weeds were sprouting up through the weak spots, and it was fast becoming an eyesore. As we … Continue reading →

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Say YES to the Dress

Posted on June 20, 2013 by happyheart

Reality shows have become very popular on TV in the last few years. According to Wikipedia, the genre began in earnest in the early to mid-1990s. It exploded as a phenomenon in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Reality television … Continue reading →

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Posted in Choices, Clothing, Decision, Identity | 2 Comments