Posted on August 16, 2022
by Paris Renae
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Native Florida girl that I am, elevation changes make my ears pop. Lots of chewing gum and yawning. But something about those Tennessee/North Carolina mountains beckons me. Thinking I had already tackled the most challenging part of driving on this trip, I had no… Continue Reading “The Climb”
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Posted on September 25, 2018
by Paris Renae
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There’s an unrest in my soul these days. Haven’t pinpointed it yet – but experience tells me it’s preparation. A feeling – things don’t stay the same, no matter how much I hate change. I know because more than once a day I want… Continue Reading “Running Away…”
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Posted on January 23, 2015
by Paris Renae
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Don’t we all wish we could retire (no matter what age we are 26 or 56) and just wander… I love east Tennessee and the times I’ve been able to spend there always find me wandering… Wandering along a hiking trail, beside the… Continue Reading “Wander or Wonder?”
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Posted on August 1, 2014
by Paris Renae
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Recently I attended a conference. Lots of exciting events and learning opportunities were available. At the beginning of the first day the speaker said “Good morning, Ya’ll are going to have a great, full day!” Immediately it struck me… “What if we had a… Continue Reading “7 Days to ‘Grate-Full’”
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Posted on July 18, 2014
by Paris Renae
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I suppose it depends on where you grew up.. Fireflies? Lightning Bugs? Either name is so much fun. The minute you hear one or the other you have visions of children chasing through the night air with jars at the ready… Once, at an… Continue Reading “Fireflies or Lightning Bugs?”
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Posted on June 13, 2014
by Paris Renae
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This week I’m sharing fun vacation spots, remembrances, and mishaps… Since this blog is about the Stories of Our Lives, email me with your funny/memorable vacation story. I will select one to ‘re-tell’ it in the month of July – come on now, share those stores.… Continue Reading “VACATION”
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