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Day 181: Six Month Celebration & Reflection
January 1, when I began this journey of experiencing something new each day, I wasn’t sure if I could find enough firsts to make it through the year. I made lists. I hunted for ideas. And there was nothing wrong … Continue reading
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Day 180: Dig New Potatoes at the Farm
What a fun weekend….big city first yesterday….today, this small city girl headed to the country. My Uncle Rex and Aunt Mary own a beautiful property in Oklahoma. My sisters and I met my cousin, Mike, at his family farm for … Continue reading
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Day 179: Front Row Seats at Wicked
I love musicals. I’ve seen several live performances, in Dallas and Tulsa, including Phantom of the Opera, The Addams Family, Jekyll & Hyde and Wicked. Today, my sisters Linda and Debbie and my niece Ashley and I attended a matinee … Continue reading
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Day 178: Winter’s Tale
This movie played at the theater in February of this year. I saw the preview several times and was captivated by what I saw. Unfortunately, I missed seeing the film on the big screen. I’ve been waiting for the dvd … Continue reading
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Day 177: Evening Retreat
This has been a busy week with several long days of work and a day spent at the hospital while my stepdad had a lengthy and risky surgery. Thankfully, he is recovering well. And it’s also been an interesting week … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard garden, backyard sanctuary, Dayan, evening retreat, peace, rest, restoration, year of firsts
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Day 176: Dessert Bites at Wilder’s Steakhouse
Tonight’s first was supposed to be titled “Dinner at Wilder’s Steakhouse with Dianna”. Dianna Kokoszka, from the Austin Keller Williams headquarters, is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and trainer, and she has built the most powerful coaching and mastermind program in … Continue reading
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Day 175: Oil Pulling
Several months ago, my friend Vicki sent me a suggestion to try oil pulling as a first. I’ve had this idea on my list and have researched the practice. Tonight, for my first, I gave this ancient folk remedy a … Continue reading
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Day 174: 42: The True Story of an American Legend
My planned first for today didn’t work out, nor did my back up first. One because after a quick trip to Tulsa, a short night and a long day, I didn’t have the energy, while the other was hampered by … Continue reading
Day 173: Eddie Izzard Force Majeure Show
I am posting late tonight, or rather, early in the morning, from Tulsa, OK, where for my first yesterday I enjoyed a live performance of British comedian Eddie Izzard. Accompanied by my sister Linda, nephew Scott and stepmom Jerri, we … Continue reading
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Day 172: Celebrate Joey’s Birthday
What a fun day, for me and the rest of the family, but especially for Joey as he celebrated his 8th birthday! This sweet, thoughtful young man actually turned 8 last Sunday. Today, however, was the day the family gathered … Continue reading
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