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My mother died a month ago. I called all the credit card companies to close her accounts. One bank, Chase closed my account by mistake. I was so upset that I contacted the Better Business Bureau to straigthen it out. My mom had a credit card from the bank, and I have checking, savings and a Roth IRA in the bank. It was very upsetting to see “ESTATE OF” my name, everytime I log on.

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Well not really. The reasons I haven’t blogged here in a while are varied from dealing with life, writing in my own professional blog and everything in between.Don’t get my wrong , there are a few companies that I still need to pick a bone with, but suddenly complaining is not as important as well concentrating my energies on positive change. So what I…

November is National Caregiving Month.

Gram called with good news for once. At least something worked out. Hey and it’s my WordPress Wednesday too.

What do you plan to pick-up or rebuild this year? I am continuing to rebuild in all areas of my live, especially within myself. Ever since late 2012, I have been rebuilding by meditating, de-cluttering and organizing. Making room for the new, everyday taking a step. In case you’re joining us for the first time, I am doing a post  almost everyday on reflecting on 2013 and looking forward to 2014…

  On this celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday, I have to pause and reflect. If it wasn’t for those that came before me, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today

I have been quarantined with Gram for nearly 2 months. After living apart for a while, it’s hard to adjust to me being an adult. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com One such challenge is when I had to fix a 25-year-old Betty Boop alarm clock. No batteries would work in it. I banged my head for hours until I figured out that the battery ends needed a conductor, aluminum foil in order for it to work…

“How come no one has sent me a Christmas card?” This is how I was greeted this morning by Nana. “I guess everyone calls and text now. No one has time to actually write a Christmas card and send it in the mail.” This took me back. Everyone she was in contact with either moved from the area or had “moved” on. So, during the day, I did what any dutiful granddaughter would do. I found a blank…

When I find a piece of content I can recycle.

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“…Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.” – Larry King

One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time. Barbara Walters

Photo by Albert Stoynov on Unsplash I saw dragonflies twice this summer. In the outfield while playing softball By the Pool While I was in the outfield, I had to pay attention to the game. There were at least half a dozen of them flying around. When I was by the pool, I was reading a book and one rested on the upper right-hand corner of the book for a good 10 – 15 minutes. I didn’t turn the…

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It’s #NationalHammockDay. While I’m dreaming of a hammock, the next best thing is this #latergram from the #Christmastime Cruise I took. #hammockday #nationalhammockday #Christmascruise #christmasinjuly #adventure #Julyvibes #Summertime #summertimevibes