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The Gentler Side of Life ~ A Virtual Walk

January 12, 2021January 13, 2021 Sandra

“If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.” ~ Anatole France Good morning, dear friends and welcome to ‘The Gentler Side of Life.”  I enjoy the […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ Beauty Soothes

January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 Sandra

“Beauty is the shadow of God on the universe.” ~ Gabriela Mistral Photo from: Flower House|Garden| Lifestyle Magazine“Soft hearts make the universe worth living in.” ~ Veronica Roth Good Sunday […]

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Sunday Thoughts – The ‘Flame Within’

January 2, 2021January 3, 2021 Sandra

“Goodness is a bright flame within you. Use it to light up the world.” ~ Frank Sonnenberg Good Sunday morning, dear ones.  Welcome to the first ‘Sunday Thoughts’ of 2021.  […]

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Welcome ~ 2021!

December 31, 2020January 1, 2021 Sandra

“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke Happy New Year, beautiful people!  I don’t believe there is a person […]

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“What Can I Give Him”

December 24, 2020 Sandra

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie In The Bleak Midwinter, By Christina Rossetti “In the bleak midwinter, frosty […]

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Sunday Thoughts – Christmas Wishes

December 19, 2020December 19, 2020 Sandra

“I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ “Wild Bells”

December 12, 2020 Sandra

“I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year.” ~ Charles Dickens   Good Sunday morning, dear friends.  I hope this finds you well […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ The Magic Of The Season

December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 Sandra

“The best part about Christmas is the build-up to it, and doing all the fun stuff, like baking, decorating, getting presents for loved ones, getting a tree, watching Christmas movies, […]

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Once Again, It is December First!

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Sandra

Good morning, dear friends.  I know you didn’t expect to hear from me this morning.  However, it is December first.  And to me, it is a magical day.  A day […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ The Aura of Christmas

November 28, 2020November 29, 2020 Sandra

“Ring in the nobler modes of life With sweeter manner, purer laws, The larger heart, the kindlier hand…” ~ Alfred, Lord Tennyson Good Sunday morning, beautiful friends.  I do hope […]

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