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Paint Versus Monsters: Who Wins?

February 9, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Paint Versus Monsters: Who Wins?

Love this little diddy I found yesterday. I think that is what so many of us battling back from a serious illness feel. We beat back one monster and then another one appears. It's like a real life game of whack-a-mole. I believe that finding the time and energy to devote to ... [ Read More ]

Tap Dancing & Paint Chips

February 7, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Tap Dancing & Paint Chips

I found this on Pinterest this morning and just loved it! I think I'm going to take an adult tap dancing class this month and next. I haven't done any toe tapping since high school musicals, but I always had so much fun with it back then. Great aerobic balance to all of the ... [ Read More ]

Cleaning House: Out with the Old During the Long Winter

January 30, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Cleaning House: Out with the Old During the Long Winter

I've spent the past week recovering from 2 biopsies. Good news on both!! Its been 2 years and 2 months and 2 weeks now since I first got sick. I thought the symbolism in that timing meant this will be a better year. Even though it started out with another serious scare, I'm ... [ Read More ]

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The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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