Hope you can find the sunshine
I was recently reminded of the difference between hope and expectation. Expectations are beliefs that something will happen. When...
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Allison Murphy
Mar 217 min
why!
Boy, what a week it has been; something must be in the water. I realized that people mean well, but it doesn’t make it any easier to...
Allison Murphy
Mar 74 min
So many layers
Recently, I was given an opportunity to be a camp's President and Program Director. It was sprung on me, and having never been offered...
Allison Murphy
Feb 224 min
Avoiding the snowstorm
This is the final leg of my holiday trip. I realized how very lucky I am not only to have a family to visit but to have a family. I grew...
Allison Murphy
Feb 94 min
The Best Day Ever
Once upon a time, two young girls became best friends in 6th grade art class. Their weekends were filled with cooking shows, jacuzzi fun,...
Allison Murphy
Feb 16 min
I'm back
WOW, can you believe it is 2024 and January is over? I for one am watching this year fly by. As many of you know I took a break during...
Allison Murphy
Dec 15, 20235 min
Shop with me
This has been a very busy week for me. I finally got to go into our local Middle School and give a presentation during capabilities...
Allison Murphy
Dec 7, 20235 min
Simple traditions
As most of you know this is my favorite time of year. It is a time when Christmas lights are visible around every corner, Christmas...
Allison Murphy
Nov 16, 20235 min
I am thankful
It’s that time of year again when family and friends gather around the dinner table to get to know each other again and be thankful. ...
Allison Murphy
Nov 9, 20235 min
Here comes the brides
Weddings, I love sharing in the moment when two people commit to each other for the rest of their lives. Weddings can be complicated,...
Allison Murphy
Oct 26, 20236 min
I got a yogurt in my pocket
This week has been a little out of the ordinary and it all started when mom told me she had a yogurt in her pocket. I know what you are...
Allison Murphy
Oct 12, 20236 min
I'm in Switzerland
It is important to appreciate where you have been and where you are going instead of where you think you should be or where everyone else...
Allison Murphy
Oct 5, 20235 min
I took the time to care
Although I didn’t get to go camping this year, I did go to the Dutchess County Fair. I live in Orange County, but the Dutchess County...
Allison Murphy
Sep 21, 20237 min
Remember me
I know you were expecting to find out how my summer ended but that will have to wait. Can you believe this is my 53rd Blog? That means...
Allison Murphy
Sep 14, 20237 min
So Many Firsts
The final leg of my vacation was a solo trip driving with Mom to Nana’s house in The Villages. For those of you who have never heard of...
Allison Murphy
Sep 7, 20235 min
Good Bye Palmetto State
This is the conclusion of our stay in Myrtle Beach. Although we faced many challenges and obstacles we still managed to enjoy each...
Allison Murphy
Aug 31, 20236 min
To the front desk, we go
Thank you for joining me on the second leg of my vacation. This part was only two days, but to date, it was the most unbelievable...
Allison Murphy
Aug 24, 20236 min
Til next time!
Let the adventure begin. So much happened during my vacation that I decided to break it into three parts, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, and...
Allison Murphy
Aug 17, 20235 min
It Takes Planning!
I have come to realize that to make a difference I need to understand the difference between expectations and reality. Things don't...
Allison Murphy
Jul 14, 20234 min
Proud to be an American
PRIDE As I told you last week this is Disability Pride month. A time to celebrate the rich and sometimes horrifying history of...
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