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Dragons~ Let Them Eat Cake

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on April 15, 2021 by Maria GraceMay 4, 2021

Sometimes, when it all goes sideways, you just gotta lean into it.

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April Gratitudes

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on April 1, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” William Arthur Ward. Another eventful month has past, bringing the good and the less than good. Today though, I’m going to focus on the good and make sure, like the quote above says, I give the gift, not just wrap it.So, this month, I’m grateful for (in no particular order): Available vaccines! ’nuff said, right? The privilege of helping my … Continue reading →

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March Gratitudes: A Dragon’s Toast

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 9, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025
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And now, my friends, a dragon’s toast! Here’s to life’s little blessings: war, plagues, and all forms of evil. Their presence keeps us alert— and their absence keeps us grateful.~T.A. Barron<

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Good or Merely Nice

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on February 25, 2021 by Maria GraceFebruary 4, 2021

Just before Christmas I saw a Facebook post that has stuck with me. I can’t remember the pretty image that went with it, but the text said “Nice People aren’t always Good and Good people aren’t always Nice.”

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February Gratitudes

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on February 2, 2021 by Maria GraceMay 4, 2021
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February Gratitudes: Friends

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