Humans are complicated and the world is a messy place. This is a story about how my faith in humanity was recently restored.

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There is something about silver. It dresses up a table with its simple sparkle and implies something out of the ordinary is about to happen. More than that, silver reminds me of sweet celebrations and even sweeter people.

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Beauty astounds me. It is truly everywhere, even where I least expect it. It is in the small things and the big moments. It has the capacity to change the way I feel and bring me into the present. I feel deep appreciation for the beauty that surrounds me and the presence to be aware of it. How do you view beauty?

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From the young age of 16, I knew I needed to leave home. The South has many good qualities that I speak of often and fondly, but I still felt the undeniable push to get out. And that I did. This piece is about my exploration and adventures beyond the comfort of home and my Southern roots.

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On the previous episode about Cemeteries, I made a reference and shared a little bit about someone named Kitty. Now I am going to let you get to know this special person in a more formal and intimate way. Kitty made me feel like a million bucks. She showed me the joy of knowing and loving myself and made me feel like I can do and be whatever I want.

Please allow me to introduce you to my beloved Great Aunt Kitty.

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Cemeteries hold a special place for me. I especially love visiting my Aunt Kitty’s family plot and her pink marble headstone. When I visit her I am flooded with memories which, along with her grave site, I visit happily. I enjoy walking through cemeteries and find them tranquil and beautiful. I am familiar with a number of them, which I have learned makes me a bit of a taphophile, a person who loves cemeteries.

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It’s my birthday month. This, of course, got me thinking about presents. I’m a big believer in birthday and Christmas celebrations and I put a lot of thought into the presents I give. As for the presents I receive, well, I have had some truly wonderful presents given to me and also some that have made me wince. But they all left an impression!

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When I was in my teens I loved watching a TV program called The Millionaire in which the host, John Beresford Tipton, would award a worthy person $1 million.

I have my own version of this.

While I don’t have millions to give away, I have collected, inherited, and purchased many items that are unusual, beautiful, and one-of-a-kind. They’re all very meaningful to me and if I select you as the worthy recipient, you’ll know I think you’re one-in-a-million.

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I miss my daddy. I miss our morning walks. I miss lots of things actually. It is times like these I like to bring him close to me by indulging in memories and by reminding myself of the many gifts he gave me. From genetics to life lessons, he will always be with me.

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An earthquake woke me up at 5am. This is not a metaphor. Although it does get me thinking about metaphors, mortality, and whether or not I am prepared for “the big one.” It is a strange thing to prepare for catastrophe. I suppose the alternative is to choose to be in denial about it all together. This piece is about finding a healthy level of denial in order to stay sane.

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