Thankful Farm Boy
Reflecting on the people who shaped my life, I am always thankful.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Dec 31, 2022
- 3 min
Letting Go of Old Stuff
We have been giving away some of the older things in our possession. It's a real pleasure.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
Do I Care?
Lately I had opportunity to be a caregiver, to show up, do a necessary task, an errand, or just talk, and give encouragement to someone.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
Christmas Was Always Gritty
I love the sweet smells of Christmas, the glow of candles, but Christmas is a gritty story about real people in a tough, miserable spot.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
Healing My Tempting Habit
When I am tempted to feel sorry for myself, it can dominate my mind. But when I consider the people who have blessed me I am so grateful!
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
Life full of Meaning
Life is more meaningful when we take the effort to connect with people; and especially with some whose health is limiting their freedom.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Jun 27, 2021
- 3 min
Will we find Courage to Care ?
I wrote my book to empower people to help friends or neighbors in trouble, but COVID prevented me from promote it. Everything stopped!
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Seeds of Opportunity
Nature seems often wasteful, with seeds scattered everywhere. But maybe that teaches us something about how to live freely, as well.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- May 22, 2021
- 3 min
Stuff We Think We Need
Yesterday when I was in the shower, I was surprised to see the number of items on the shelf -- ten bottles and tubes . . .
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
Discovering Blessings
Remembering people who have blessed you in the past is a wonderful way to overcome depression with gratitude.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Apr 16, 2021
- 3 min
A Peculiar Kind of Suffering
I miss seeing people at the wellness center. We are suffering the loss of many ways people get together for the important events of life.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
Life and Death in Spring
In springtime, we relish the revival of life, the buds, the leaves, the bird songs, the croak of frogs, the flying V’s of geese overhead.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
To Believe or Not Believe - Part II: What are the gaps in my life?
Science never seems to address the most tender gaps in our human story, the gaps that occur in our relationships, and in our own morality.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Mar 12, 2021
- 3 min
Persistent Living
This morning, at 7:00, I saw four ducks swim by our dock in the open water left where the ice had already retreated.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
Our Friend Turns 100 Today
Our friend is 100 years old and this unique man continues to live a full life, bringing smiles to each person he meets.
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Stanley Hagemeyer
- Oct 16, 2020
- 3 min
Caregiving Time
Caregiving is a way to show love and concern, but we all need some way to restore our energy and give us time to be refreshed.
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