Reshaped, Not Replaced

My husband is quite the handyman. Give him a problem to solve or something to build, and he'll figure out a way to make it happen. So, when he decided to build his own sound system a few months ago, I wasn't surprised. What did surprise me was how much time and effort went into the planning stages.

For weeks, Jason pored over diagrams, measurements, and parts lists. He watched countless YouTube videos about speaker building and sound quality. When he finally had all his supplies, he commandeered the dining room and a portion of the living room (much to my dismay) and began the painstaking process of putting everything together.

At first, he was thrilled with his accomplishment. The speakers looked professional, and they worked—sort of. But it didn't take long before his excitement waned.

Dana Rongione 11/03/2024 Dana Rongione 11/03/2024

Avoiding Spiritual Nose Dives

You'll never believe the silly bird antics I witnessed at our backyard feeder yesterday. I'm still chuckling over this one!

So there I was, heading outside to check if spring had finally sprung, when I spotted this large starling stuck head-first inside the birdfeeder. Somehow, he had wedged his plump body through the tiny opening at the top and gotten stuck. Yup, rather than just pecking at the food from the sides like the other birds, old chunky cheeks got the brilliant idea to nose-dive straight in after a snack!

I did a double take at the bird standing on its head as the poor thing flailed around, feathers flying, trying in vain to work himself back out. His scrawny tail feathers kept getting caught on the feeder’s lip every time he backed up. You could tell the foolish bird had absolutely no plan for extracting himself from that self-imposed trap.

Dana Rongione 20/07/2023 Dana Rongione 20/07/2023

Changing Lives With a Caring Heart

Today, I want to share with you an incredible story of how an unnamed servant girl made a significant impact on the life of Anne Sullivan, the beloved teacher of Helen Keller. This unsung hero reminds us that even in our ordinary lives, we have the power to change the world through acts of kindness and compassion. So grab a cup of coffee (or herbal tea, if you’re like me), and let's dive into this inspiring tale!

Picture this: Tewksbury Almshouse, a place where life was far from rosy. In the midst of this challenging environment, a young Anne Sullivan struggled with her own vision impairment and the harsh realities of her surroundings. But amid the difficulties, an extraordinary bond formed between Anne and an unnamed servant girl.

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