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Category Archives: Humor
An Unspoken Promise ~
Ralph Waldo Emerson stated: ”It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” ~~~ and that’s definitely how it began… It’s amazing how quickly it all fell together, literally. The best … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Friendship, Gratitude, Humor, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged best-friend, bicycling, Carol H. Rives, Dairy Queen, friends, gratitude, humor, teenagers, writing
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I’m Giving Up…
It begins today… the sacrifice, or in the end it may be defined ~ madness! Having grown up Catholic, I was always challenged to give up something very near and dear to me, during the days of Lent. This practice … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Humor, Religion, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Carol H. Rives, catholic elementary school, chocolate, Diet Coke, gratitude, Lent, sacrifice
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Runners ~ Take Your Mark, Get Set… Turn It ON!
It was a little before 7 a.m. and I was standing on the deck watching the sunrise. The tranquil colors of the sky casting their reflection on the water was breathtaking. The world was coming alive minute by minute, but … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Humor, Photography, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Carol H. Rives, emotion, energy, full marathon, half marathon, Outer Banks Half Marathon, photography, race, running, training
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Lotions, Potions and Hope
Let it be said that I am a sucker for especially susceptible to good marketing. However, good marketing is quite subjective to each individual consumer. Personally, my weakness is to anything that claims to offer peace, tranquility or relaxation. Inspirational quotes, simplicity … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Humor, Marketing, Relaxation, Uncategorized
Tagged beauty, Carol H. Rives, hope, humor, middle age, miracles, relaxation, simplicity, skincare, smile, teenagers
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