The Three Words I Dreaded

Photo by Jeswin Thomas On a recent Sunday afternoon, I had time to myself. Which isn’t all that unusual, given that my husband and I are empty nesters and my better half was doing what a lot of men do on Sundays–watching sports on tv. What was unusual was the feeling that I had. More…

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Part 4: When Coincidence Meets Destiny

Photo by Anitha Kapu   The following is Part 4 in a series of posts about my journey into the metaphysical world, starting with a ghostly image taken on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont and continuing with a surreal encounter during an acupuncture appointment in Colorado. If you missed any of the previous…

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Part 3: When Coincidence Meets Destiny

Photo by yeon woo lee   The following is Part 3 in a series of posts about my journey into the metaphysical world, where a mysterious photo, genealogy research, and an acupuncture treatment all collided to bring an ancestor alive in my heart and mind. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, you can…

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Part 2: When Coincidence Meets Destiny

The following is Part 2 in a series of posts about my journey into the metaphysical world, starting with a road trip to Vermont that took me to the site of a demolished train station, poised for an eerie photo. If you missed Part 1, you can read about it here. Days after returning from a…

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When Coincidence Meets Destiny

I started writing about the change in seasons, as the weather has gotten considerably cooler in Iowa, and probably where you live as well. I soon realized that was not what was in my heart and mind. A good writer is an honest writer. So here goes. I am emerging from what feels like a cocoon,…

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