The preparation for Christmas was different this year. I had a work trip the first week of December, so we didn’t decorate or get into the holiday spirit until later in the month. But once we started, we were full swing. One day, we went shopping for unique gifts in Carytown, a favorite activity of…
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Intentional Living: How to Expect and Embrace Blessings
Expect a blessing. That was the topic of the article I read as we prepare for the holiday season. Instead of counting our blessings, the author encouraged us to expect a blessing. I was chatting with a friend. I was curious to see how she would answer some questions in my new daily planner, and,…
Treasures for a Lifetime
Gifts I Will Cherish Always Turning a new decade is always a moment for reflection, but this year, my 60th, was marked by the most profound gift: a letter from my daughter, Valentina. I know how much words matter, both to her and to me, and reading her acknowledgment of our journey has left me…
Ohana Hebb 7th Annual Family Reunion
Date: October 17 – 19, 2025 Location: Bear Creek Lake State Park Weather: Sunny, 50s in the evening, 70s during the day; the leaves were starting to show color Theme this year: We rented a shelter, Carrie designed our t-shirts, and we tried a Seafood Boil (we used mild sausage vs spicy) with Roasted Oysters…
A Heartfelt Birthday Conversation with My Father
I was writing another post that I just saved and left. In the middle of my post, my Echo Show (Alexa) blurted out, “Message to Anna, Happy Birthday, Tom, Happy.” What? I did not set that to go off, and when I asked her who did this, she did not have an answer. I laughed…
Finding Stillness: Reflections on Time
Tanya Tucker was featured on NPR a few years ago. She made a comeback album in her later years. I decided to check it out. One particular song called “Bring My Flowers Now” intrigued me–the concept of embracing time now, don’t wait. So if you got love, then you’re sittin’ on a gold mineAnd you…
Solitude: A Cocoon
I’m loving this new podcast I found. People are invited to share their stories, and the facilitator will guide you through questions and a closing meditation to consider your response to their stories. Each time I’ve selected a story during my walk time, it has been precisely what I needed to ponder or hear. Uplifting,…
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