wod prompt
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A Case for Nuts
Did you know that nuts offer protection from disease and strokes? Although high in calories and good fats, as part of a healthy diet, nuts can lower inflammation, and may even help you lose weight! The holidays used to be the only time we ate nuts you had to crack. We always had a bowl… Continue reading
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Beloved-The Best Book I’ve Read All Year!
Have you read Toni Morrison’s book “Beloved”? Well, I have and I have never read anything like it! I loved it so much, that I entered a writing contest based on the first line from the book. (I didn’t even place) The story takes us from Sweet Home where the main character, Sethe and her… Continue reading
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A Quiet Desperation
A Quiet Desperation It’s with a quiet desperation I findMyself wanting to leave this year behind.The folks I’ve lost, the tragedy it’s brought,Solace and peace are what I’ve sought.May the New Year bloom with positivity and lightAnd may angels grace my dreams at night.Saying prayers the future is much less fraughtWith nightmares, stress, and all… Continue reading
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Spontaneous Decisions
Good morning! I’m responding to the word of the day challenge with this post about the dangers/joys of spontaneous decisions! First off, I wanted to start a position with Task Rabbit so I could make a little extra holiday cash. I signed up…but caught myself before submitting my credit card info because something doesn’t seem… Continue reading
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Death is a Natural Part of Life
I lost my last uncle yesterday, my mother’s baby brother. He was the last of the family I grew up with; my mother, her sister and five brothers. All gone now. It is sad, but a natural part of life. The older we get, the more it will happen. I’m just trying to deal with… Continue reading
Twisted Trunk Travels 