Tag Archives: grief

What to Do When We’re Not Okay by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 21, 2024 by juliearduini

I think one of the most surprising things to come from 2020 is that we’re in 2024 and we are overall not okay. Politics aside, we thought we were staying inside for a couple of weeks, tops. We were told … Continue reading →

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Anyway, Give Thanks by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 24, 2021 by juliearduini

Years ago I worked outside the home in an office setting located at the local senior center. I became acquainted with many of the seniors who frequented the place, and I loved hearing their stories. My office co-workers were also … Continue reading →

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Still Good by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 15, 2021 by juliearduini

I have a team that prays for my writing and I can’t describe how much they mean to me. They have covered me, my family, and the words I write (or don’t) for over a decade. Recently I shared an … Continue reading →

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Family Vacation 2021 by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 4, 2021 by juliearduini

Trying to guess how things will go after 2020 has been quite the game. We make plans and they have been delayed. We think all is well, and then find out it is not. We start to lose hope in … Continue reading →

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Detours by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 12, 2021 by juliearduini

The last couple years have been full of challenges, am I right? This was my first Mother’s Day without my mom, and I’m so thankful our daughter had her junior prom that weekend as it really distracted me. Junior year … Continue reading →

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Choose the Golf Club by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 14, 2021 by juliearduini

If this picture could talk! This was how my teen daughter, nephew, sister, and I spent Good Friday. My sister and nephew now live in what was our mom’s home, and it is 300 miles from my house. When we … Continue reading →

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Having a Bad Day by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

We were all horrified at the shootings in Atlanta this past week perpetrated by the gunman who took the lives of eight people before being stopped by the police. Eight lives cut short in a senseless act that is impossible … Continue reading →

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The Brilliance of WandaVision by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 17, 2021 by juliearduini

I never thought I’d turn into a Marvel nerd, but here I am. I grew up on the DC movies and cartoons, so I didn’t even realize another comic book movie world existed. Until my son grew up. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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It’s the Who that Gets You Through by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 20, 2021 by juliearduini

For the last couple weeks my sister and I have been perusing social media and watching videos. There has been so much information out there concerning our nation and her past, her presidents, their choices, and our future. Heady stuff. … Continue reading →

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The Chain Yanker by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 14, 2020 by juliearduini

The Chain Yanker My son texted me and let me know his school was canceling his student teaching assignment because he was missing a needed class. He’d checked with his advisor throughout his college career and was told more than … Continue reading →

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A Gift Before Departing by Vicki Hinze

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Vicki Hinze

By reader request, I am sharing this article I wrote some time ago.  Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  To the article itself, I would add this Scripture that often brings me calm and strength … Continue reading →

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How Barbara Bush Inspired Me by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 18, 2018 by juliearduini

It was a shock, even though she was 92, to read that First Lady Barbara Bush was ill and refusing further treatment. Feisty to the very end, she passed away calling the shots for her last days—to be home surrounded … Continue reading →

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My Fake Family by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 20, 2017 by juliearduini

Years ago, I received a tote bag for Christmas that featured pockets to place your own pictures on both sides. It was a season where I was overwhelmed with moving, young children, and the baby was quite ill at the … Continue reading →

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Surrendering Time Series on Sale Monday and Tuesday by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 18, 2016 by juliearduini

Although Ohio has seen 90+ temps already (and snow in May,) it is now summer. One of my favorite things to do is watch our daughter swim and have a book on the deck. And now, I want to put … Continue reading →

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Happy . . . Now?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Maureen Lang

In the story I’m writing, I’m working with a character struggling with grief. I’ve long been fascinated with this part of life, maybe because it’s so universal. Writers are always looking for experiences that will touch all of us sooner … Continue reading →

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