Shakin' The Salt

Have you ever wondered why young children are so carefree and eager to try new things, and then somehow by the teen years, that totally changes? Confidence has been replaced by self-consciousness. 

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Everyone needs to use the bathroom, but no one ever expects to see all blood! My poor husband had just gotten over two rounds of the flu, which was two years since his prostate cancer. ER here we com…

When you go through life’s various trials, do you ever wonder if you are somehow being “tested” to see if you make it? I know I have! As a retired high school teacher, I know that no one likes taking…

I knew at Christmas that she was on hospice, and I knew she would be leaving us soon. But she looked so pretty, and so healthy and we chatted for hours. I just knew I would see her again…and I will!

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Everyone has disappointments from time to time. But what about the same disappointment time after time after time! This is the 25th year and 17th doctor to inform me they couldn’t help with my chroni…

This year I have decided to do something new. Instead of adding a resolution, I am resigning - getting rid of things that bog me down. Would you like to get rid of an attitude, an addiction, a habit?

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Not another weight loss resolution, right? Right! It is simply an extension or continuation of the resolution I first made when I was six or seven, on through my teen years, and up until now!

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For those of us who celebrate holidays in a BIG way, there comes a time when we must say, “Enough!” No more decorations, parties, singing and dancing, but time to get a little rest!  Right? Right!  

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Do you ever wish you could just turn off your brain and stop thinking, stop remembering, stop grieving, stop feeling, just stop dreading? We have both great and horrible memories, if only we could fi…

As long as we live, we add a number to our age every year. But even through the aches and pains and trials, we can still have JOY and enjoy every day. When we remain young at heart, each day is new!

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Each year for my husband’s birthday I try to think of something fun or unusual that we’ve never done. This year I found a train that runs between cities in Florida; and one stop was the Orlando Scien…

We purposely wait until after Thanksgiving to put up Christmas decorations. My friends who began last September are almost finished and already in the Christmas Spirit. What if you are just not in th…

My husband and I often traveled overseas and would carry small gifts to give to the children of third world countries.  They were so grateful and respectful, unlike many children here, who have every…

We all go through times of trials and pain, but the key is to go through! We know there are ups and downs in life personally and professionally, but in the times of trials we have to remember it will…

We all have loved ones either serving in the Armed Forces, or those who have served in the past. I was always so proud of my handsome dad, and this year I wrote this in honor of him…and all of your l…

My husband has always said that I am the queen of instant gratification. When we go out to eat I expect the food to be delivered within 5 minutes max. If I order an item from Amazon, I expect it to b…

Why do we find it easy to pray for someone who asks us to pray for them, but often feel reluctant to go to others when we are the one who needs prayer? Not any more, I am asking you to pray for me!

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A friend who has become somewhat of a “recluse,” told me frankly, “I hate people.” She assured me she didn’t mean me, but I had to wonder anyway! We all have times when we need to be alone… but alway…

I used to think that I could not control the horrible thoughts in my mind. Things like anger, fear, worry, dread, lust and others used to control me…but not any longer. You too can change your mind.

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My dad’s name is Milton; my brother’s name is Milton, and my nephew’s name is Milton. So is the new hurricane, Milton, headed our  way! We are still cleaning up from the last one, but we do not have …