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How do you stay positive?

Posted on September 28, 2025 by jjspina

Some days it is difficult to stay positive with so many negative things happening around us in our lives and in our world. What do you do to stay positive? Here is a link to staying positive. Here is another … Continue reading →

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Enjoy each day to the fullest – Stay Positive and Read!

Posted on September 27, 2024 by jjspina

I don’t like to be maudlin but as I age I notice several things. When I look in the mirror I see someone I don’t recognize, though in my mind I am still young and feeling good but with more … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do After Football is Over? Read a book!

Posted on February 11, 2024 by jjspina

I shared this post in the past and thought it was time to share again. I don’t usually write about sports but there is a lull after the Super Bowl. I really enjoy watching football with my husband. He has … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do After Football is Over? Read a book!

Posted on February 16, 2023 by jjspina

I don’t usually write about sports but there is a lull after the Super Bowl. What do you do to fill those hours? There are many things you can do to fill those empty hours. Books are one way to … Continue reading →

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Is spring Here Yet?

Posted on March 25, 2022 by jjspina

This is an old post that I wrote just before COVID-19 Pandemic began. Thank God we are getting through it now and only have some variations that are here and then gone. Take care everyone. Stay safe and well! God … Continue reading →

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Summer is Racing Toward Us!

Posted on May 31, 2021 by jjspina

Here in New England we had a few days of heat in the 80’s and 90’s that felt like it was already summer! But today it is much cooler in the 50’s! The whole Memorial Day weekend is supposed to … Continue reading →

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There’s a Feeling of spring in the Air!

Posted on March 25, 2021 by jjspina

Happy spring!! Our weather here in New England is finally getting warming! I love it! The snow is just about gone. There’s just a little in our backyard. The pond in the back or our house is still looking bleak … Continue reading →

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Is There Life After COVID-19?

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jjspina

Of course there will be life after COVID-19! But what kind of life? We definitely know that life will be different. We will be more careful out in crowds, washing our hands diligently and keep a closer watch over our … Continue reading →

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Is spring Here Yet?

Posted on March 24, 2020 by jjspina

I can’t believe it! Spring is finally here but it certainly doesn’t feel like it. Even though we haven’t had a snowy or harsh winter we hardy New Englanders always love when winter is over. THINK SPRING! We can get … Continue reading →

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