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Mon 120125 - 36 ORD Dining Table - Ice has started forming on Lake Decatur & we still have snow. Just when I thought the pelicans were certainly gone, I noticed some still swimming & flying around this morning. They’re here much later this season than any other year so far. Today’s wisdom is to find your natural rhythm; I’m honoring that by easing into my day doing some soul nurturing to help lift my spirits.
— Dec 01, 2025 05:12AM
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Helen Dotson
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Sat 122025 - 36 ORD Dining Table - Love today’s sentiment to “Choose Contentment.” I caught up on reading this for the first time in a while. We are super excited to have the kids & my Mom home for the holidays soon & making final preparations for a very special holiday season here. I’ve been pretty down this month though my spirits have brightened a lot this week overall. Feeling optimistic & peaceful today
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Sun 120725 - 36 ORD - It’s foggy here & there is still snow so it reminds me of Michigan. We enjoyed going to Findlay this morning to attend Wayne & Connie’s church service followed by a lovely Christmas brunch w/their family. Our tummies are full!!! We are also excited to go to Trees on the Tees tonight at 5 pm. We loved that last year. We were shopping at Kohls last night & got a view from afar. So pretty!
— Dec 07, 2025 12:20PM
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Tues 112525 - 36 ORD Foggy & Overcast - That’s a magic date! I’m admittedly feeling a bit down today & reading this is a chance to shift my thoughts a bit. I have a mix of feelings today & trying to stay focused on being thankful. Recent bits of wisdom that resonate for me: what intention guides me today? Remember my difficulties are chances to let go. Don’t get caught up in external measures of success.
— Nov 25, 2025 10:04AM
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Sat 112225 - 36 ORD Dining Table w/Larry - We’re enjoying our Peppermint Mocha coffee & visiting. Saturday mornings are our time to relax & ease into our weekend & we’re doing that for a bit. We’re baking a few batches of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies to take w/us on our overnight trip down to New Baden. Meeting w/my family while Josh’s here tonight from GA to pick up Mom for Thanksgiving. Life’s a gift.
— Nov 22, 2025 07:14AM
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Mon 111725 - 36 ORD - < 2 weeks until Thanksgiving already. Time is flying. A recent bit of wisdom was to practice being deeply present. I’ve been much better about that ever since the COVID-19 Pandemic. A reminder is always good. It was lovely being home at our sanctuary on Lake Decatur, earth’s doorstep, all weekend. 70 degrees on Saturday was lovely being outside & opening the house. Biaggi’s rocked. YUM!!
— Nov 17, 2025 04:47AM
Helen Dotson
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Sat 110825 - 36 ORD Dining Table w/Larry & Stitch - Yesterday’s reflection was spot on wisdom. “Emotions arise when beliefs are challenged.” I’ve experienced that w/my past job, losing my job, & starting my new job at a very different company. I’ve been getting into a better rhythm w/my work days at home & still making time for my personal life needs & wants. Feeling good. Happy with how our life is going.
— Nov 08, 2025 07:39AM
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Sat 110125 - 36 ORD Dining Table - It’s a cloudy day. We absolutely loved & had so much fun joining Wayne & Connie for Trunk or Treat in Findlay last night & our extended family dinner at Monical’s. We enjoyed dressing up as Wolverine & Rogue, my all time best costume ever!! It was sweet to see so many kids all dressed up in their cute costumes & spread some cheer. Ethan was Where’s Waldo & went to Hetler’s.
— Nov 01, 2025 10:34AM
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Thurs 103025 - 36 ORD Dining Table - It’s been over a month since I paused to read this & I’ve missed it so much that today I spent time over my breakfast break to read all the reflections since last time. There’s so much wisdom here, pausing to read it helped me slow down & reconnect with my inner soul. I needed this today to help refocus on the positive & the present as life has been moving too fast lately.
— Oct 30, 2025 09:35AM
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Fri 092625 - Ver’s House Roger’s Park Chicago - Mom’s Birthday today & she’s here too! - I drove up yesterday for the Open House at the RoviSys Chicago Office in Oakbrook. That was a lot of fun & I enjoyed meeting more people & catching up w/familiar faces. Cool way to spend my 9th working day w/RoviSys. I’m thoroughly loving my new role & work & the people so far. Very positive change & transition for me.
— Sep 26, 2025 06:18AM
Helen Dotson
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Fri 091925 - Hampton Inn Room 123 Streetsboro, OH - it’s been a fantastic onboarding week for my new job far exceeding my expectations. I’ve learned so much & jumped right into some interesting big new opportunities. The diversity I have in my assignments is exactly what I was anticipating & my new colleagues are all supportive & collaborative. The support of my friends & family has meant the world to me.
— Sep 19, 2025 03:34AM
