Eleanors Living Diary
Personal reflections and real-life stories that capture everyday grit, grace, and wonder.
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A Refreshing Recipe for “Having It All Together”
My recipe for having it all together is refreshing—with just the right amount of calories.Perfect for any event.Messy days included. It takes a few ingredients—some you might already have tucked away in your pantry.Others? You’ll have to dig around for.And… Continue reading
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Do I Practice Religion?
It is as though my life were a song,trapped in the chorus.I rehearse, and rehearse again—and do not live it. You astonish me.And I don’t startle easily. Do I practice religion?What a peculiar daily prompt. It tiptoes in, pretending to… Continue reading
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My Smile Is Quite the Accessory
So, I’d have to say…the oldest thing I’m wearing today is my smile—wide, wouldn’t you say? She shows up first, knowing her place.Before my feet find the floor, before the mirror judges, before I pick who I’ll be today.She’s the… Continue reading
...The Rest Is His Story 