Rose-colored Reflections
- By fannieb
- December 17, 2015
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Why do things unfold as they do? A couple of days ago I experienced two things that stood in stark contrast only minutes apart. It was Monday morning and I … Continue Reading →
Time to Go?
- By fannieb
- December 10, 2015
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My mom had a belief that when people got to a certain point in their lives they were less able to make a valuable contribution and that they were less … Continue Reading →
Countdown to January 2
- By fannieb
- December 6, 2015
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This is the hardest time of the year. Even though it’s my third holiday season alone, without my parents, it’s still hard and the aloneness that I feel can’t be … Continue Reading →
Resistance is futile
- By fannieb
- December 5, 2015
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Today I realized that resistance is futile. I am destined to become my mother. End of story. I realized this as my car (formerly my mom’s) steered its way into … Continue Reading →
Waking up……Alone
- By fannieb
- November 24, 2015
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In the stillness Sunday morning I awake supported by my Tempur-Pedic mattress which feels strong and loyal, but there’s something missing here. And, as I reflect on my night’s dream … Continue Reading →
Where there is no Vision a People Perish
- By fannieb
- November 12, 2015
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“Where there is no vision a people perish.” I first saw this quote atop City Hall in downtown Camden New Jersey in 1990 when I was working there. I don’t … Continue Reading →
Breaking through
- By fannieb
- October 24, 2015
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Just because someone annoys you doesn’t mean you can’t learn from them. Just because someone disconcerts you doesn’t mean they can’t learn from you. And, just because someone seems to … Continue Reading →
Up the Down Staircase
- By fannieb
- October 23, 2015
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This morning I woke up very slowly. I’d taken a Benadryl at 3 AM and set my alarm for 7. When I was awakened by the alarm I felt sluggish … Continue Reading →
Death
- By fannieb
- October 19, 2015
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Much like a stream of water that flows through rock and over the course of time carves out a beautiful canyon, the deaths of my family and friends are … Continue Reading →
What’s it all about?
- By fannieb
- October 17, 2015
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Life – what’s it all about? The strife, the stress, the struggle Pulling at you, pressing on me? Then I pause ….. and breathe. Relevance fades into insignificance For … Continue Reading →
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