Mommy's morning out

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I have the morning to myself. I am doing a feature on the nutrition center for senior citizens so I needed a hour or so to interview folks. My hubby and son are either asleep or watching something. Tomorrow I head to Cashiers so I am trying to get ready for that.

Interviewing the senior citizens made me realize how much I love journalism. I like being able to tell someone's story. I truly believe everyone has a story. It is amazing what you learn about someone if you just talk to them. The seniors at the nutrition are having Chicken Parmesan, some veggies, dessert and tea for a $1. There should be more people there to take advantage of that. Anyway, I am headed home to continue to go through my stuff. If I get a job that requires me to move, I need to be ready to go. So, with the help of JJ, I am starting to go through my things. I started this on Saturday and have found that I have a lot of stuff. I am donating, giving away and repacking. It is a nice trip down memory lane. My son took this picture of me and his bumblebee. He is become quite good with the camera.

Daily Dose

1. I feel pretty decent about my life.

2. Spending time with family and friends.

3. Realizing how writing has helped me to save me from myself.

Comments

  1. KimJuly 28, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I think it's so great that you have this love of journalism and telling stories. For me, having passion in my life for something keeps me in recovery :)

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  2. Susan BlakeJuly 28, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    How wonderful you are following your passion and writing. I love telling stories as well - btw, did you read my latest? It was about a senior citizen friend of mine. She is a hoot! You could get some really interesting things to write about from the "elders" - a wonderful source of material!

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  3. xxxJuly 28, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    I love the photo of you. You are so beautiful.
    You deserve much happiness as you are earning it with everything you do to help yourself and others.

    take care and continue to enjoy your journey to better days.
    Always a pleasure to see you at my blog and I very much appreciate you taking the time to comment.

    thinking of you with all the best wishes
    from Ribbon x

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