Susan Anderson-Khleif
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Grief & healing: Make today a good dayDec 16, 2023 9:49 am - My late husband didn’t believe in dwelling on the past. I think it’s a type of self-protection that’s actually quite healthy. No wallowing. We all must do our best over life’s journey.
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Get out and enjoy friends and family during holidaysDec 10, 2023 5:00 am - Well, we all know it's best to avoid fried foods, but it's hard to avoid a good fish fry - at least once and a while. The best fish fry in the area is right close to me,...
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After a long month of home repairs, I'm ready for the holidaysDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Well, I think my house has been totally repaired (for now), so I'm ready for the December holidays. Christmas, in my case. November was a marathon “month of repairs.” On...
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Friend's special birthday a celebration for all attendeesNov 24, 2023 10:00 pm - There are many special birthdays over the years. Some come to mind immediately — baby's first birthday, the 21st, the 50th! The 50th usually comes with lots of jokes and...
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Baby in the house: Grandchildren are a blessingNov 19, 2023 5:00 am - It's been a long time since there was a baby in my house, or even a toddler! Well, all that changed on Nov. 3. In July I got a telephone call from my dear granddaughter ...
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The family home can hold memories that last a lifetimeNov 11, 2023 8:00 am - For many of us, our old childhood homes mean a lot. Whether a house, an apartment, or a lake cabin. Especially if it was a happy home life. There are lots of family lake...
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Start making a plan for the holidaysNov 04, 2023 9:00 am - I always plan for holidays, even if I will be alone. And many of us who live far from family have had lots of practice figuring out what to do alone on a major holiday....
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Lost keepsakes can't take away memoriesOct 28, 2023 7:00 am - Well, this isn't really a Halloween story. And it's not exactly trick or treat. But it did happen in October shortly before Halloween. And it is scary. Most of us have a...
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Backyard 'zoo' offers joy, if we just stop and lookOct 21, 2023 6:00 am - Watching backyard birds and chipmunks and squirrels is entertaining. And since Baheej died, it is an especially welcome diversion. A very positive one. And, of course, f...
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My kitties' birthday is a reminder that pets are familyOct 14, 2023 1:45 pm - The first of September was my kitties' 11th birthday. Oh, what does that have to do with anything? Well, it's a reminder that some of us, and especially if we have a be...