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Tuesday’s Ten: Ten Ways to Beat the Blues
We all have them from time to time. Those dark days when we are feeling down for reasons unknown. The blues, they call it. Fortunately, they typically disappear just as…
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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Signs That Made Me Pull Out My Phone and Snap a Shot
Signs, signs, everywhere signs. Do you ever spot something in everyday life and feel an inexplicable need to capture it for posterity? I was scrolling through my photos recently and…
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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Movies That Never Fail to Make Me Cry
Some are tears of sorrow and some are tears of joy but no matter how many times I watch these movies, they never fail to make me shed a tear.…
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Tuesday’s Ten: 10 Things I Miss From the 1980s
Ronald Reagan I cast my very first presidential vote for Ronald Reagan in 1980. Dubbed “The Great Communicator” for his ability to connect with his audience using folksy wisdom and…
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The Write Stuff: The Authors I Keep Reading
It has been nearly nine months since I published my first post on Me Beyond The Middle and in many ways I am still finding my footing. I am loving…
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Why Easter Deserves to Be Your Favorite Holiday
When I ask around about people’s favorite holiday nine times out of ten the response is Christmas. I will occasionally hear Thanksgiving, Independence Day, or even Halloween, but rarely Easter.…
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20 Little Things That Will Make You Smile Big
Let’s face it, life can be a pain at times. Whether it’s your plans that go awry, people around you making you crazy, or just a case of the blues,…
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5 Ways for Retirees to celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Spending a Fortune
Valentine’s Day! Whether you love it or hate it it’s hard to ignore this blatantly commercialized holiday. Billions are spent each year on greeting cards, candy, flowers, and jewelry. But…
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MY NOVEMBER READS
November provided some downtime to get caught up on my reading. I enjoyed a memoir and a couple of fiction novels, one from a long-bygone era. Friends, Lovers and the…
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A Few of My Favorite Gifts
What type of gift giver best describes you? The Planner. This one gives themself a month or more to find that perfect gift. The Thoughtful Giver. Thinks of others throughout…
