The Heat of Happiness
A trip to Avery Island unleashes a series of events leading to a hilarious family memory. Who knew peppers had so much to offer?
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Holly Bills
May 14, 20233 min read
You Are Enough
Let's add encouragement to this Mother's Day. When the comparisons, doubts, or all-around hard days come around-remember that you are enough
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Holly Bills
Apr 30, 20233 min read
Back When I Walked With Dinosaurs
If you're a parent, you understand this title. Having conversations with our kids about our past builds respect and understanding.
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Holly Bills
Apr 9, 20232 min read
Spinning in Place
Disruptions come for us all, trying to throw us off balance. We can learn from ballet dancers by finding joy even as our world whirls round.
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Holly Bills
Apr 2, 20232 min read
Yet Another Interruption
You are in the zone, fully immersed, when the interruption comes. How you handle interruptions has ramifications beyond yourself.
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Holly Bills
Mar 26, 20233 min read
Ripples Far and Wide
Tears of joy lead to answering the question "What's the point?" The universe has impeccable timing. Appreciation keeps the ripples spreading
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Holly Bills
Mar 16, 20232 min read
What's Missing?
The ocean provides many lessons, some in brutality and some in tranquility. A beautiful beach photo is missing something.
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Holly Bills
Mar 5, 20233 min read
The Final Round: Spring vs. To-Do List
Spring is here, for a day at least. But there is that to-do list attempting to cast you under its spell. Who will win? Who should win?
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Holly Bills
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Article Published!
An article by Holly Bills has been published by the American Journal of Nursing, the leading voice of nursing since 1900. Click for the link
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Holly Bills
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Brought to You by a Goofy Squirrel
A goofy squirrel has the sensibility to not take life too seriously. Choose to sprinkle your life with goofiness to bring joy to everyone.
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Holly Bills
Feb 12, 20233 min read
Cheers to Saying No
Let's be real, saying 'no' is sometimes one of the hardest things to do, even when it is in your best interest to decline.
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Holly Bills
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Fresh Produce For Sale
How many times have you stopped by a roadside stand? This poem hails back to childhood road trips and roadside stands.
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Holly Bills
Dec 29, 20223 min read
What a Sight to Behold
I was standing under this tree last week when I snapped this picture. Changing your viewpoint leads to appreciating the present.
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Holly Bills
Dec 1, 20222 min read
The Refuge of Art
Art is as intrinisic to life as the air that we breathe. It is a refuge we all seek, knowingly or not. Thank you to the artists.
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Holly Bills
Nov 20, 20223 min read
The Butterfly Effect, Chaos, and a Life Forever Altered
Many years ago, I found myself walking down a college sidewalk. Chaos and the unexpected are the events which can have the greatest impact.
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Holly Bills
Nov 17, 20225 min read
The Fortune-Telling Real Estate Agent
You learn many talents working as a real estate agent, as Jennifer has come to realize.
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Holly Bills
Nov 10, 20224 min read
Sitting in a Waffle House Booth
A Friday night visit to a Waffle House brings sustenance. A simple place filled with memories reminds us what a wonderful world it truly is.
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Holly Bills
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Finding Inspiration
Stressors are an inevitable and a frustrating part of life. When the brick wall comes calling, leave it your calling card.
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Holly Bills
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Water Leak Wisdom
Wisdom can come from the most unexpected places. Neighborly encounters that are less than ideal still provide teachable moments.
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Holly Bills
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Bobbing for Apples
September, that season of change full of thermostat swings and wardrobe havoc. Small inconveniences mask a time of beauty and appreciation.
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