Collecting Pieces of Me

*carpe diem*

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  • Family Meeting

  • For anyone who has family

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  • Name Plate

    I hadn’t been to either coast, or much further than the midwest but I pay very close attention and I DESPERATELY WANTED (I STILL DO!!) to see the world. ALL. OF. IT.  EVERYTHING!!!!   It was very likely the first gift I’d been given  with my name on it.  When I…

  • make-your-own Mom & Dad

    Dear “Mom” & “Dad” I am certain that words cannot express what I intend to convey. Nevertheless, I am compelled to tell you a portion of my strange story.   When you and I first met, R and I had been separated for four months.  I had recently – exactly a…

  • Dear Pamela

    Dear Pamela, It’s tough to articulate how I feel about your memoir, Love, Pamela. This journey began when my library app recommended your book. Curious, and – if I’m being honest – skeptical, I tapped play. I listened as you explained yourself. Not out of obligation, but out of respect,…

  • You Intimidate Me. . . In a GOOD way

    Wednesday, March1st, 2023 Dear Dr DeBecker, I began writing this letter before I’d finished reading the introduction to your book, The Gift of Fear. I am grateful that I did. I think I would have been too spooked if I’d waited. Frankly, you intimidate me! You are brilliant!  You come…