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Blue Christmas

December 28, 2015December 18, 2022 ~ Linda Wright

In my experience most holidays are not as advertised. The family gatherings are fraught with tension, exhaustion from preparation, and the ghosts of loved ones no longer alive. It’s all about expectations. The year we gave Roxy a forever home was one of those rare times when our expectations were exceeded. We saw her walking … Continue reading Blue Christmas

Plum Pudding

December 22, 2011January 22, 2023 ~ Linda Wright

Mom was grateful for many things; Christmas was not one of them. It was nearly impossible to give her a gift that she liked. My father had given up years before I was born. It was a lose/lose proposition. Mom did not like surprises and she did not like routine, she considered gifts that were … Continue reading Plum Pudding

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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” 
― Angela Y. Davis

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