Plain Talk and Ordinary Wisdom

This Old Tree

Pat — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:38:15 +0000

This old dead tree brings up a lot of warm feelings for me remembering back when it was alive and thriving in my over 40 years having lived here. I remember when it stood tall and noble with outstretched branches inviting the birds and squirrels to come while proudly shading … Continue reading →

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Living Bridges

Pat — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:26:55 +0000

The United States will celebrate its birth of 250 years this year. That’s a lot of generations and we are all living bridges from one generation to another. Generations come and go, like waves ebb and flow. Let’s hope my … Continue reading →

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CHANGE – ARE YOU READY?

Pat — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:42:06 +0000

I have an analogy for you to accept an extended invitation to a challenge for the New Year 2026. This being, to challenge yourself to change and the change is you. Here is the analogy: You have a friend helping you push a heavy car up a hill, and you both know nothing about its mechanics. You can … Continue reading →

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A New Year 2025

Pat — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:17:18 +0000

Here we are at the beginning of another New Year. I wish you love and peace around the world. May we be kind to one another and the offer of hope far and wide. God bless you. Here is Kenny … Continue reading →

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Next Year is Coming

Pat — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:29:02 +0000

It’s been a good 2023 year for us rambling around in our Colorado mountains. Not much to write about and that’s good compared to all of what’s reported these days. Life is simple in our golden years and the highlights … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2022

Pat — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 20:59:27 +0000

So, here we are, on our trip around the sun, near the end of another year on this glorious blue ball we call earth. Just like every day, we get to start over, fresh, each year trying to get it right. Continue reading →

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Shiny Pennies

Pat — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:33:10 +0000

Shiny pennies. Never thought much about them until the other day, when I stepped out of my parked car and noticed 2 of them shining brightly on the asphalt. They drew my attention and the thought that immediately popped in … Continue reading →

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To Everything There Is A Season

Pat — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 22:07:58 +0000

Merry Christmas everyone and wish for you a loving and happy New Year in 2022! I hope you have been well this year and, in spite of perhaps some ups and downs, life has been good to you. Here we … Continue reading →

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Christmas in 2020

Pat — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 22:23:41 +0000

I’m wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Here we are nearing the end of 2020 and feeling the familiar spirit of love and giving, as we pause to celebrate life with all faiths and peoples around the world. … Continue reading →

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A Better Way

Pat — Sun, 17 May 2020 18:22:12 +0000

I watch and observe what’s playing out these days in governments, politics and the media and I ask myself, “Isn’t there a better way?” Whether we’re in the era of gladiators, Civil War or pandemic, the scenarios are different but … Continue reading →

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Imperfection

Pat — Tue, 12 May 2020 20:10:13 +0000

Hubby took this photo many years ago and it struck me as something seemingly out of place – imperfect, if you will. How did that beer bottle get lodged in the rubble of that old roof? There’s evidence that a … Continue reading →

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Hope and a Future

Pat — Thu, 07 May 2020 23:26:32 +0000

These are trying times and no matter how this pandemic is touching you, there are times when you may feel like you’ve lost all hope. I know I’m not saying anything you already don’t know and aren’t experiencing – life … Continue reading →

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Baby Boom 2020

Pat — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:47:13 +0000

What’cha doin’ out there? In nine months or more, will we see another baby boom on the rise? Perhaps, the timing is not there yet, as we’re still right in the middle of a pandemic. But, in light of the … Continue reading →

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When We Come To It

Pat — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:14:50 +0000

I look around at what’s going on with this coronavirus and I wonder, “Will we come to it?” Is this the time when we will be brave enough to listen . . . to change course and accept a new … Continue reading →

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2020 and Friendship Over the Pond

Pat — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:14:48 +0000

Hello and welcome to a new decade and a new look, a work in progress. Here we are nearly a quarter of the way into this New Year and I’m just making my first appearance. Actually, it’s taken a fellow … Continue reading →

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A Christmas for 2012

Pat — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 06:00:40 +0000

I’m reposting this from some 7 years ago now and the message still rings true on this eve of the Christ child’s birth. May you all have a blessed and loving Christmas. The night is dark and there’s a silent … Continue reading →

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Your One of These Days Can Happen Too

Pat — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 23:01:18 +0000

We dream, and dream some more, saying to ourselves, “One of these days.” Most of the time, we never get around to seeing it happen. Well, I’ve done a lot of dreaming, too, over the years; but, this time, my … Continue reading →

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One Of These Days

Pat — Fri, 03 May 2019 18:48:32 +0000

How many times have I said that over the years . . . “One of these days”? It seems to be a hope and dream for something distant. But lately, in these golden years, time is relevant and it has … Continue reading →

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God Wink

Pat — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:19:16 +0000

Ever get a God wink? I got a God wink today – that’s what I call it. For me, it’s a moment that connects me to something out there . . . like more is going on and someone is watching. Continue reading →

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Squeezed

Pat — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:01:36 +0000

Have you ever felt squeezed in certain situations or in making a choice? I had that happen just recently when I called for technical help on my site and noticed brakes screeching on the inside. I felt that tightening in … Continue reading →

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