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About evesgreenleaf

When I first launched this blog I was caring for my husband and embracing my passions of I have a passions for History, Philosophy, Books, Movies, TV, Food, Life and People. My sweet husband has moved on to the next existence. Until today, I have not blogged in 3+ years but this trip and the lake has inspired me to write again.

Would you uproot your life and move to another city for someone that you love?

In my effort to continue and expand my writing projects, I have answered today’s writer block prompt at http://www.livejournal.com with a fictional short. The move from Las Vegas to San Francisco was difficult because Amber and Jerry were downsizing from … Continue reading

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Be Thou My Vision

Today is a good day! The sun is shining with a gentle breeze.  This morning I went to choir practice.  The song we are learning is “Be Thou My Vision.” The song is an 8th century Ancient Irish poem adapted to … Continue reading

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My Driver’s Education Event

Yesterday, I was sharing with a friend my driver’s education experience.  Telling the story to my friend inspired me to write about it today. I learned how to drive at a high school sponsored driver’s education program which does not … Continue reading

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Feeding my heart and soul

“Through the eyes of love” is a song which speaks to my heart and soul.  Listening to music always brings a range of thoughts, feelings, and emotions.  Today I wrote a brief paragraph about what is my favorite classic Beatles’ … Continue reading

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Tapestry

This afternoon I described what colors make me happy using the analogy of a colorful tapestry.  The visual image of a wall hanging tapestry as the representation of my life is food for thought. The thoughts of the tapestry have been rattling … Continue reading

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Transformers 3 Dark of Moon – My Spin

Early today I went to the movies.  Every 4th of July, I make time to go to the movies and usually I see what ever blockbuster is on the big screen. Prior to my sweet husband getting sick, even when … Continue reading

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The Star Spangled Banner

Many may not be aware that our national anthem origin is from Francis Scot Key’s poem.  So I am sharing with everyone the poem: The Star Spangled Banner O say, can you see by the dawn’s early light, What so … Continue reading

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Happy 4th of July

This morning I got up early to attend a 4th July Breakfast and got to spend time with some very amazing people.  The breakfast included a patriotic program including the children sing several patriotic hymns.  Spending time at the breakfast … Continue reading

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The Pool

The pool is glistening in the mid afternoon sun but this afternoon what is missing from the pool is the rambunctious children and adults present on weekends.  Afternoon breezes are gently ruffling the flowering jasmine bushes generating a pleasant odor which … Continue reading

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Silent – Deafening Spaces

Webster’s dictionary defines the word silent as “making no sound; quiet; still; refraining from speech; speechless; mute; not inclined to speak; taciturn; reticent; characterized by absence of speech or sound: a silent prayer; unspoken; tacit: a silent assent.” The entomology … Continue reading

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