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Sunday Thoughts ~ “A Thankful Heart”

November 21, 2020November 22, 2020 Sandra

“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue but the parent of all the other virtues.” ~ Cicero “Gratitude is the sweet fragrance of an opening heart.” ~ Aine […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ “November Comes and November Goes”

November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 Sandra

“No synonym for God is so perfect as Beauty. Whether as seen carving the lines of the mountains with glaciers, or gathering matter into stars, or planning the movements of […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ America, Since 1776

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 Sandra

“Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans…” ~ John McCain Good Sunday morning, dear friends.  Today, we are on the cusp of new beginnings.  Hopefully, an improved chapter in the […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ “Sweet November”

October 31, 2020November 1, 2020 Sandra

“Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” ~ Gregory F. Lenz Good Sunday morning, dear ones.  Remember, a few weeks ago I said, “We […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ A Season of Change

October 24, 2020October 25, 2020 Sandra

“It was Indian summer, a bluebird sort of day as we call it in the north, warm and sunny, without a breath of wind; the water was sky-blue, the shores […]

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Beauty ~ The Gentler Side of Life ~ October, 2020

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Sandra

“Those who seek beauty shall find it.” ~ Bill Cunningham Good morning, dear ones and welcome to ‘The Gentler Side of Life.’  As I write this, I feel as though […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ “Calm in the Chaos”

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 Sandra

“It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” ~ Donna Karan Good Sunday morning, beautiful souls.  I hope this finds you well and at peace.  The deadly virus appears […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ Sharing Smiles

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 Sandra

“Just one smile immensely increases the beauty of the universe.” ~ Sri Chinmoy Good Sunday morning, dear friends.  I hope this finds you well and under blue skies.  Today, I thought […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ Magnificent October

October 3, 2020 Sandra

“Autumn lights one more fire in the maples.” ~ Julia Alvarez Good Sunday morning, dear friends.  I do hope this finds you well and enjoying the beginning of this glorious […]

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Sunday Thoughts ~ Mary Oliver

September 26, 2020September 26, 2020 Sandra

“It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world.” ~ Mary Oliver Good Sunday morning, beautiful souls.  I hope this finds you […]

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