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Giving Gratitude for our Mother's Love

I have my mom staying with me from Chicago.  Like most snowbirds, she flew south, for the winter.  She came in mid November and will stay through mid April.  I must "CHER" how amazing it is having her with me.  I am used to living alone, for the last two years, so some people had questioned the length of time she would be with me....I never really gave it any thought, prior to their concern, and then one day, I thought, "OMG..what if that is too long? What if she is uncomfortable in my home?  What if we get on each other's nerves?"...Well, I have had the best 5 months with her.  Through her love and her actions, it has helped me to learn more about myself.  It has helped me regain my esteem.  Every morning, I wake up to her beautiful smile and every night, I see that same smile.  It has made me realize that we are never too old for our mommy's love.....I am so very blessed to have her.  Thanks mom....

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The Loss of a Musical Icon

I just wanted to take a moment to "CHER" the way my heart hurt when I received the news of the passing of music legend, Whitney Houston.  I think, perhaps, since Valentine's Day is right around the corner and most of us equate love songs with that particular holiday, the sadness is intensified.  I always try to tell the people, in my life, how very much I love them.  Whitney's passing only reinforced the importance of never taking anyone for granted....we never know if we will ever be able to "CHER" a proper goodbye....

Thank you, Whitney, for "CHER"ing your beauty with us through your magical voice and your angelic smile.....Rest in peace.......

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From Smile Queen to "Poke Monster"

Here I am ....a woman in her ...(well let's just say middle aged) and I refer, to myself, as the "Poke Monster."  How absurd is that!  Funny thing is, I see the fun and the smiles it creates throughout FB land.  For all of us, men and women, who are either approaching that "hill" or are over it, isn't it nice to find your inner child and have fun?  I love to nurture my "little girl" and each time I get a "poke", a smile, or a silly comment from any of you, that is exactly what is happening!  Let's continue to reconnect, with our inner child, and perhaps, we can have a play date this coming week?  Cookies and milk anyone?