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Gratitude

Smiles Can Be Contagious, Too

April 6, 2020 By Traci

I know we are all struggling right now. Whether you have a mild case of cabin fever or are racked with a deep, cold sense of dread, it is easy to focus on the negatives. I am a big believer that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how…

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Filed Under: Gratitude, Life Tagged With: Smile

kindness, friends, auld lang syne, new year

Let’s Take a Cup of Kindness

January 1, 2017 By Traci

The new year always brings an almost overwhelming dose of nostalgia for me. I admit to being a complete and utter fool for the “out with old and in with the new”. This year, however, has brought this feeling to a new level. 2016 had some wonderful moments but I can’t help but feel like…

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Filed Under: #BegBorroworThrift, Dreams, Gratitude, Greatest, My Journey, New Year Tagged With: Celebrations, Friends, New Year

Dickens, A Christmas Carol, Jacob Marley

The Feeling of Possibility or a Star’s Christmas Carol

December 21, 2015 By Traci

I haven’t done much writing lately. My fatigue has been getting the better of me and we have had a lot on our colloquial plate. Certain projects have haunted me like the Ghost of Christmas Past.  I have frankly felt very bad about myself and my ability to follow through on things. Much like Marley…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gratitude, Inspiration Tagged With: Christmas

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Wordless Wednesday #127 — Not Too Big, Yet

April 8, 2015 By Traci

Sonny- Bunny is growing up so fast. But there is something about holidays that reminds him to still be a kid. I am thankful for moments like this.   What made you happy this week?

Filed Under: Gratitude, Growing Up, Letting Go, Mommyhood, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: Sonny-Bunny, Wordless Wednesday

January Challenge — Gratitude

January 8, 2015 By Traci

A while back, my friends Helen and Shelley and I posted weekly as a part of Thankful Thursday. It was an opportunity to stop each week and say thank you. Sometimes they were big reasons — “my child is healthy” and sometimes smaller — “gosh, coffee is wonderful”. Whatever the reason, we took the time…

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Filed Under: Axis of Ineptitude, Blog Challenge, Gratitude Tagged With: Axis of Ineptitude, Blog Hop

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