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As a curious observer of life, I blog on writing, marketing, my prairie - anything that interests me in the moment. I like to have conversations with readers, so don’t hesitate to leave a comment. I'll respond.

New England memories

By Carol / 10 February 2011 /

Last fall my husband and I took a driving tour of New England. These states are known for their granite. The Granite State–  New Hampshire – takes center stage. I knew when we set out…

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He thought of everything

By Carol / 05 January 2011 /

My mother commented often about how well educated people like George Washington, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin were. The implication being that they were better educated than people today. My comeback was that yes these…

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A gift of joy

By Carol / 27 December 2010 /

My granddaughter gave me the finest gift this Christmas – the gift of joy.  All I had to do was watch her and look through her two-year-old eyes to receive it.   The piano? Played…

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Raindrops on roses

By Carol / 29 November 2010 /

A song is part of my granddaughter’s going to bed ritual. My favorite song to sing when I tuck Hannah into bed is “My Favorite Things,” the song Maria sings to quiet the fears of…

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All about perspective

By Carol / 17 September 2010 /

Politics, issues, life – how we think about things depends on our perspective. Even ‘truth’ often depends on perspective.  As I wrote several pieces for the latest issue of The Iowan magazine, I realized they…

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In case you forgot

By Carol / 13 August 2010 /

The humidity is so thick today I can see it. The heat index has been over 100 degrees for weeks. Even my husband who seriously loves summer has stopped saying, ‘This is what we waited…

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It's up to you

By Carol / 21 May 2010 /

Is happiness within your grasp? According to the Dalai Lama, it is the goal of life to achieve happiness and whether we do or not is up to each of us. The perspective we take…

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Educating the heart

By Carol / 19 May 2010 /

The Dalai Lama brought his message of compassion, loving kindness, and non-violence to Iowa yesterday, and I was privileged to be in Cedar Falls, with my son to hear him. The theme of his day…

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Men at work

By Carol / 12 April 2010 /

As surely as the daffodils rise each spring, men  emerge from winter hibernation to tackle outdoor projects. I enjoy watching both. It is a true delight to see so much get done. My husband holds…

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The joke's on me

By Carol / 01 April 2010 /

I am not a superstitious person by nature, but this morning had me thinking the world was in on some cosmic joke at my expense. 9:00 a.m. – The person teaming up with me for…

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