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In praise of opinionated friends

A few of us got together this week at a local café. The poor baristas hardly knew what hit their tidy little shop. Who could possibly be making all that racket, with crossfire conversations and laughter that might have set off the seismograph at the local library? Let’s see: one ex-rep, spending her summer onContinue reading “In praise of opinionated friends”

Posted byEllen KolbJuly 17, 2025Posted ingratitudeTags:Braided Trails, friendship

New vision

What would you do if you got one of your senses back? I had cataract surgery recently. As surgical procedures go, it’s quite common and quick. The result astounded me. I don’t know why people who’ve had the surgery aren’t out stopping traffic to tell people about it. I’d worn glasses since I was 8,Continue reading “New vision”

Posted byEllen KolbMay 5, 2025May 4, 2025Posted ingratitude

A chance meeting brings gratitude

lilac blossom

As I looked for through my photos for something to use on a project, I found this old favorite that I once used in a post at Granite State Walker. The post fits in Advent, a time of preparation and renewal. Re-reading the post brought back all the gratitude and delight I experienced after meetingContinue reading “A chance meeting brings gratitude”

Posted byEllen KolbDecember 5, 2022December 16, 2022Posted ingratitudeTags:Advent, New Hampshire

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