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Cathy Standiford

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Watching the Neighbors

May 12, 2020 ~ Cathy Standiford ~ 3 Comments

My neighbor carefully paints the edge of her car’s trunk with white out because the too-small-to-notice scratch interrupts her well-manicured desire for perfection Another neighbor tosses water balloons across the spring lawn to her daughter because the beaches are closed and they yearn to feel the surprise of water splashing on skin My elderly neighbor … Continue reading Watching the Neighbors

Blessings

November 20, 2018November 22, 2018 ~ Cathy Standiford ~ 2 Comments

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of my annual "season of reflection." From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, I spontaneously start evaluating the past year and planning for the year ahead. I think about what brings me joy, and start letting go of the things that don't so I have more time for the things that do. … Continue reading Blessings

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