Grace Notes
a blog about life’s everyday magic
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Leaving Things Unfinished
How many times have we been told the importance of finishing what we start?
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A Ticket to Courage
Ticket booked, suitcase packed, passport in hand, there’s no turning back now. It’s time for you to embark on your first trip … alone.
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The Body I Got from My Mama
My mother says that when God was passing out hips and thighs, He gave her someone else’s. Her sturdy lower half of her body just doesn’t quite fit…
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15 Inspirational Emily Dickinson Quotes to Live By
When I told my older cousin about this piece I was writing he said, “Emily Dickinson, she was quite a recluse,” but that is not why I decided upon…
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A Moment With: Bella Grace Issue 12
Summer can mean many different things. To some, it means a time of traveling, adventure and a full schedule of fun and exploration. To others, it means relaxation…
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5 Ways to Embrace Summer
Summer’s almost here … can you feel it? The days are longer, the air is warmer, and sun’s brighter. Soon, the sound of splashing in the pool will fill…
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56 Ways We Instantly Lift Our Moods
Always acknowledge when you’re feeling depleted. When you feel that unwanted dark cloud of melancholy and irritation come over you, it feels nearly impossible to escape the storm…
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Thank You for Teaching Me
What do you say to the woman who taught you all you know? To the woman who taught you unconditional love, particularly during every argument you had with…
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When Words Are Unnecessary
As a writer, there are times when I feel that words are either unnecessary or out of place. It might seem strange that a writer might ever think such…
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Capturing Tiny Moments of Happiness
The week is nearly over though I’m convinced it just started. It’s funny how much quicker time seems to go by as we get older. Our days are…
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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…
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