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Joy to the World

On December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 By Chelle B.In Holidays, Life StuffLeave a comment

I'm doing my best to drum up the Christmas spirit this week in preparation for everyone getting together for the holidays soon. The tree is up, the gifts are bought and the plans are made. All the elements are in place so I'm not sure why it's such a chore to be joyous lately! The …

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Desperately Seeking Something

On October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Chelle B.In Life Stuff1 Comment

It seems like everyone is always looking for something. Maybe they are looking for approval, or answers or the next dopamine hit. In my case, I am always looking for the next good photo as well as moments of respite from my symptoms. This week has been relatively good. I've been able to get out …

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Fall, Finally

On October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 By Chelle B.In Life Stuff5 Comments

I woke up and checked the local webcams and much to my delight I found that fall is really here and the colors are finally changing! At least up the road. It's still quite green down here in the valley. Seeing that made me want to jump in the truck and head up the mountain …

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Out of Commission

On July 12, 2022 By Chelle B.In Life Stuff8 Comments

Most people are surely aware they will die, but I don't think they go through their lives thinking about it from minute to minute, hyperfocusing on all the ways that the grim reaper could suddenly spring out and snatch them at any moment. Which is something I've had to try to force myself not to …

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Garden Therapy

On May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 By Chelle B.In Backyard Farming, Gardening3 Comments

Kiss of the sun for pardon. Song of the birds for mirth. You’re closer to God’s heart in a garden than anyplace else on earth.Dorothy Frances Gurney Gardening, for many of us, is extremely therapeutic. Not just the physical work involved, but the positive effect on mental health can't be ignored. Even the medical experts …

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