Things my mother told me

Posted on November 29, 2005 by Susan

My mother died when she was 48 years old. I was 21 when she left me, and I was still trying to figure out my place in the world (as I still am at 42), and I was angry for a long time about her leaving me with no one to look to for guidance [...]

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Proof that I am no longer cool

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Susan

In my teens and twenties, I was cool. I was fairly cute, liked to party, I was pretty popular and did fun but ‘cool’ things. I even drove a nice car. The down side was that I was not very mindful, nor did I stop to enjoy how fun it could be not to be [...]

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Giving during the Holidays

Posted on November 18, 2005 by Susan

Buy Holiday cards from America’s Second Harvest and help end Hunger » America’s Second Harvest Purchase unique Gifts That Make a Difference » OneWorld U.S. Holiday Gift GuideFrom a bag of fair trade coffee to a water buffalo for a family in India, buy gifts that make a difference this holiday season! Donate food, time, [...]

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The many faces of ‘D’

Posted on November 7, 2005 by Susan

Just going through photos and realized how much she inspires me.

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