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Who do you miss most right now?

Posted on Sep 26th, 2009 by Laurie : Energy Worker Laurie

I miss my sister, Julie.  We normally talk every single day, but she's in Panama right now.  Age-wise we are 13 months apart.  Heart-wise we are inseparable. The picture is of Julie (on the right)... More »

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Four Generations

Posted on Sep 8th, 2009 by Laurie : Energy Worker Laurie

Tomorrow, 09-09-09, our son will be 26 years old.  This photograph captures four generations: - Great Grandma (my mom's mom) - Grandma (my mom on the left as you're looking at the photo) - Mom... More »

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How did your grandparents meet?

Posted on Jun 26th, 2009 by Laurie : Energy Worker Laurie

My grandmother (Margery, born in 1913) was among a group of young women who made lunches for dozens of farm hands.  My grandfather (Henning, born in 1900) was one of the farm hands.  As my... More »

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What do you do to show others you love them?

Posted on Jun 23rd, 2009 by Laurie : Energy Worker Laurie

I actively listen.  I reach out.  I encourage.  I keep my word.  I show respect.  I forgive.  I give them my time - in person, or on the phone.  I tell them that I love... More »

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What does your family want most?

Posted on Jun 1st, 2009 by Laurie : Energy Worker Laurie

I live a great geographic distance from the family I was born into, but our heart-distance is close.  There are three of us left - my father, sister and myself.  My Dad wants to be... More »

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Friday Five at Home

Posted on May 30th, 2009 by Laurie : Energy Worker Laurie

1. What is your favorite room in your house/ apartment? The kitchen. It has a view of our back yard and the beautiful protected natural wetlands behind our house. 2. Who do you feel at... More »

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What are your legacies?

Posted on May 16th, 2009 by Laurie : Energy Worker Laurie

The legacy I inherited from my mother enriches my life.  She taught me by example that how we live impacts how we die.  She lived a life of courage, beauty and integrity; she died in... More »

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