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Author: ckdillon

I've been writing since childhood, encouraged by my grandmother, who bought me a portable typewriter when I struggled in typing class. That little machine became my closest companion as I hid beneath the stairs, crafting stories about kids in a brave new world, the book that first sparked my imagination. Today, my passion is to inspire children and remind them that they matter, and to support the mothers and others who care for them every day.
Look Ahead

Look Ahead

Posted on November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 by ckdillon

🌟 Stay the Course When we look ahead, why do many of us look forward to TGIF? I feel it is because some days (usually not Friday) test our patience. Friday marks the beginning of a weekend when we can unwind and put our worries in the rearview, at least for a few days, until…

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Caregiver

Thank a Caregiver

Posted on November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 by ckdillon

To the Caregiver, the Quiet Heroes Among Us Today, we recognize the caregiver whose compassion shows up not just in words, but in the quiet, consistent work they do for others, often without recognition or expecting a reward, to help those who are struggling. To those of you who invest hours rising before dawn to…

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SORROW

Sorrow vs. Joy

Posted on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 by ckdillon

Sorrow vs. Happiness When it comes to grief vs. joy, there’s a truth many of us spend years trying to outrun: the fact that sorrow and happiness aren’t enemies. They’re connected, woven from the threads of being human. The very part of us that breaks open in grief is the part of us that’s capable…

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Grief vs Joy

Grief is Joy

Posted on November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 by ckdillon

Grief raises its head at any time, taking us by surprise, or stretching it out as a friend or pet lingers before transition. A friend lost someone close recently, and although we haven’t seen one another in years, I know she is taking it hard. This message to her is my way of hopefully helping…

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Exercise

Exercise Relieves Stress If We Can Find the Time

Posted on November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 by ckdillon

Exercise and Balance “Exercise your body” is the motivation for this post. It follows an experience I had in the gym last week. Some of us can feel the years adding up like loose change in a couch.  Others?  They act like aging won’t happen to them, bless their hearts. When younger folks label older…

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