December 17
Posted by Robbie Haden
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We are faced with many joys, failures, and frustrations, big and small, just as a normal part of living a normal human life. The important thing is how we deal with them every day. “With ease and grace,” says my friend Heather, “ease and grace.” I think she’s on to something really important there. I promised myself I […]
December 16
Posted by Robbie Haden
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7:43 AM Dear Abby, I want to smell nice. I want to have a scent that I love and that tells the world that I am present, in a pleasant way–a signature smell. But how in the world does anyone pick one that is right for them? Should I smell more like Elizabeth Taylor than Taylor […]
December 15
Posted by Robbie Haden
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I can think of very little in the world that is of more value to me than my friends. I’m not a wildly social person, so I cannot count my friends in big numbers but, boy, do I love those I have. I distinguish between casual acquaintances and real friends; the acquaintance number is larger, but of […]
December 14
Posted by Robbie Haden
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There must be thousands of bloggers out there who post something every single day of their lives and never think it’s difficult. I am NOT one of them. I think it’s hard as heck, but as you know, I am COMMITTED to doing it. What you might not know (but will be relieved to hear) is […]
December 13
Posted by Robbie Haden
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If you tell someone that you’re a vegan, they tend to feel sorry for you. I’m here today to testify that it ain’t that bad, man, just ain’t that bad. Your lifestyle is always your choice and if I were unhappy with this one I would choose something different. But I am very far from unhappy with it. […]
December 12
Posted by Robbie Haden
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I’ve put these Maya Angelou words down in many different places, but it’s always worthwhile to experience them again. They are wise and deep and philosophical. I’m serious when I say this is how I wish to live my life, and I’m getting better and better at it. Here’s her wisdom, aimed especially I think, to […]
December 11
Posted by Robbie Haden
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I love the Christmas season, always have and always will. I have wonderful memories of when the kids were little, and then our now-oldest grandkids were little. Our house in Richardson was “the house” for many years, the central place where we all gathered. We didn’t always celebrate exactly on the 25th; Christmas was when […]