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About wendykarasin

I am complicated and seeking - joy and sorrow, country and city, competition and cooperation. After behavior of a gregarious nature, I require down time to refuel. My loves are children, family, friends, reading, writing, blogging, fitness, and health. I feel most alive when I stay true to my core values. Beauty makes me happy, pain helps me grow.

Daily Prompt: I Did it My Way Describe the one decision in your life where you wish you could get a “do-over.” Tell us about the decision, and why you’d choose to take a different path this time around. My divorce. … Continue reading →

Posted on February 12, 2014 by wendykarasin | Leave a comment

What The ????

Posted on February 11, 2014 by wendykarasin

My mother insisted that those who felt the need to curse didn’t have a proper grasp of language. She did not appreciate the distinct pleasure in emphasis or ease cursing provided. She NEVER saw the point. It offended her ears … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th to Ed and the Beatles!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by wendykarasin

Oddly, I never published this…so here it is, a few days late. The weekend was perfect. Perfect! Friday afternoon I Valentine’s Day shopped, including cards and small calendars with inspirational quotes for the special women in my life. Friday evening … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I Wish I Were A Koala

Posted on February 7, 2014 by wendykarasin

The thing about life is it’s a teeter-totter. Every day. I get into grooves for periods of time (sometimes long periods of time) and think I’ve found the answer. But my body, my mind, the environment, a relationship, will eventually … Continue reading →

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Smiling Yogini

Posted on February 5, 2014 by wendykarasin

The petite and flexible Japanese woman who teaches my Tuesday morning yoga class commands our attention by softly tapping a metal bowl with a metal instrument. Three times. The sound floats through the air with a smooth reverberation that stops … Continue reading →

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Snowstorm Number What?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by wendykarasin

Snowstorm # 3, 2014! The snow fell in large flakes at 5 a.m. yesterday. It wasn’t a whiteout but it was steady and accumulating fast. Over 6″ had fallen on all surfaces. The reason I know this is because my … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on February 3, 2014 by wendykarasin

The blue grey distant sky, the mountainous boulder upon which I squat and the ocean slapping the rocks below give me perspective. With life experiences ranging in color and emotion from charcoal grey to summer pinks and yellow; Who am … Continue reading →

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