Tag: coasters
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BE FRIENDLY
Octavia E. Butler, a Black woman, best known for being “the first” science-fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship wrote an incredible quote about friendship. It reads: “Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into…
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DREAM AGAIN
Many people secretly feel like they are not enough. Maybe you are one of them. The job you have does not pay all the bills, and the life you live has no thrills for the reels on social media. Maybe life is not all you had hoped for, but you need to know that your…
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OCALA’S FIRST SKYSCRAPER
I took this photograph of the Sovereign Building last year and set it on sandstone to create a one-of-a-kind coaster. The Sovereign Building, historically known as the Marion Hotel, sits at 108 N Magnolia Avenue in Ocala, Florida. The hotel has a rich history in the community. According to records obtained from the City of Ocala, the…
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MORE HAPPY
We could all be happier if we made better decisions. Well, what if we followed the proverb below? “Don’t speak to a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.” Proverbs 23:9 CSB Easier said than done, right? This one is hard sometimes. Especially when you believe so deeply about the subject matter…
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WE WILL BE BACK
At ReallyLeah, we believe in rest, Sabbaths, and self care. So we are taking a little break before the holidays. But we will return on October 19, 2022 to process orders, and respond to any comments. Until then, live well and be blessed, Leah
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FUN FOR THE SUN
The end of spring and the beginning of summer marks a time in our calendars when we enjoy the outdoors with food, family, and friends. It is a time of mourning the loss of our country’s heroes during Memorial Day, hanging American flags, celebrating our dads, and igniting fireworks for Independence Day. It has also…
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BRANCHING OUT
I am thrilled to release a new line of handcrafted art for your table and cups, or just for the joy of it. The theme is “Downtown Ocala” and you can find this boutique-style table art exclusively at the Gallery on Magnolia at 40 South Magnolia Ave in Ocala, Florida. 40 South Magnolia Avenue. (352)…
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READY, SET, FOCUS, TODAY
Finishing Well (and WINNING) Requires Focus for the New Week This post is a revision to an article I wrote last Friday because I needed to read it again and perhaps you do as well. Last week, I shared my take on Aesop’s fable, “The Hare & the Tortoise.” I asked readers to pick a…
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READY, SET, FOCUS
Finishing Well (and WINNING) Requires Focus. Earlier this week, I shared my take on Aesop’s fable, “The Hare & the Tortoise.” I asked readers to pick a side, examine similarities to each character, and consider areas where improvement is needed. Today, I want to push the subject matter a bit further with a variation of…
