Grace Notes

a blog about life’s everyday magic

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All, These Human Moments

These Human Moments

  I have noticed that humans have beautiful moments, and humans alone are very beautiful things.   They don’t know that they are being beautiful, because most people associate beauty…

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The Choir of Chaotic Voices

  The sound of a choir singing together brings to mind harmony, exaltation, a blissful sound.   It is uplifting and joyous. It can move us emotionally and with great…

All, Happiness Among the Shelves

Happiness Among the Shelves

  The first time I stepped foot in the Downey City Library, I couldn’t believe my eyes.   Shelf after shelf was filled with books just waiting to be picked…

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Spring Storm

  It is early spring, and it’s raining ferociously.   Beyond the raindrops dotting my window the crown of a cotton wood slaps in the wind. I feel crampy but…

All, Everyday Magic, Inspiration, Seasons, A Moment With Bella Grace Issue 11

A Moment With: Bella Grace Issue 11

  “Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.” — French Proverb   The spring season symbolizes new beginnings, blossoming life, and an opportunity to prioritize personal growth. We’re embracing simple…

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10 Messes I Not-so-Secretly Love

  Certain sights send my heart soaring, but they’re not ones you’d expect.   I like clutter. I’m not talking the “I should be on an episode of Hoarders” clutter,…

All, Everyday Magic, Joy of Reading, The Magic of Reading in Bed

The Magic of Reading in Bed

  Slightly sinful, like eating a piece of fine chocolate before taking my vitamins.   Or checking something off my long “To Do” list before I have actually accomplished the…

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Letting Neverland Nourish Your Soul

  Whenever I find that I cannot understand the world as I feel I ought to – or whenever I find that I do … but wish that I didn’t,…

All, Everyday Magic, Gratitude, Just Because: 21 Acts of Random Kindness

Just Because: 21 Acts of Random Kindness

  “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” — Scott Adams   Every year around this time,…

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25 Autumn Inspired Self-Care Possibilities

Words: Tina Zarlenga Photo credit: Johanna Love   Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons. With the crisp scents and bright colors who wouldn’t fall in love? But…

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Ordinary Magic

Words: Natalie Skeith Photo credit: Juskteez Vu   That night we sat on the kitchen counter eating takeout Indian food right up until our normal bedtime. When we began to…