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2018 A Year Half-Full

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 1, 2019 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

  Starting the new year off with a little advice from Robert Frost and a reminder that the glass is half-full. Usually I like to start the year with a bit of a retrospective on the previous year. But this time around I’ve found myself procrastinating until literally the eleventh hour. Since I’m not by nature a procrastinator, this sort of thing usually signals there’s a problem afoot, one that I’m not very happy to … Continue reading →

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Morning Glories and Gratitudes

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 6, 2018 by Maria GraceNovember 5, 2018

Taking a little time for gratitude. Looking  for the blessings, even in yard work. I confess, while I enjoy being outside and need regular doses of sunlight like a little plant, I am not much of a gardener. I might dabble a bit here and there, but heavy duty yard and garden work, well, let’s just say that it isn’t my happy place. And yet it must be done. Weeds grow, leaves fall, plants grow … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes with dinner

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 16, 2018 by Maria GraceMay 4, 2021

Sometimes dinner doesn’t go exactly according to plan. I believe that sharing a meal with someone is one of the best ways to get to know them. So periodically, we invite folks from church that we don’t know very well over for dinner, just for the chance to get acquainted. A little like a Regency era dinner party. Generally, it has been really fun and we’ve enjoyed getting to know people that we otherwise wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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A Year After Hurricane Harvey

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on August 28, 2018 by Maria GraceAugust 27, 2018

One year later, we’re just now finding a new normal one year after Hurricane Harvey.  You can find the original posts HERE. Part 7:  Finding a new normal I’ve weathered a number of serious storms.  Hurricane Belle in New Jersey in 1976 was the first real storm I remember. That was back during elementary school days. Alicia hit Houston in 1983 while I was in high school. I remember treks for dry ice and cooking … Continue reading →

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This can be a difficult day

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on May 13, 2018 by Maria GraceAugust 19, 2018

For a myriad of reasons, many of us find Mother’s Day difficult. You are not alone.  Make sure you do something kind for yourself today. Hugs and Many Blessings, g

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