Month: November 2025

Old Enough …

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By Bernadette A. Sahm

Old enough to know better

Old enough to remember

Old enough to have matured

Old enough to have understood

Old enough for acceptance

Old enough for forgiveness

Old enough to take responsibility

Old enough to stop blaming others

Old enough to know

Old enough …

Old enough to let go of hatred

Old enough to let go of blame

Old enough to be honest

Old enough to stop playing the victim

Old enough to know better

Old enough …

At what age are you “old enough”

Bernadette on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/bernadetteamoyer

Instagram @bernadetteamoyer @bernadettesahm

#life #lessons #aging #mature #oldenough

Having A Pet

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What is good about having a pet?

We have two beautiful Bichons in Bailey and her brother Buddy. We just can’t imagine life without them. This is our 4th and 5th of this breed.

Bichon Frisé are the best dogs as they are smart, friendly, easy to house break and they don’t shed. They are also known to be hypo-allergenic.

They are great company, keep us active with their multiple walks in a day. We travel with them. These two love their toys and their winter fleece jacket’s. Bailey and Buddy make us smile with their fun unique personalities. Each dog is different. Buddy latches on to a particular toy that he insists are taking outside during his walks. Neighbors love seeing him as he brings a smile to their faces.

I grew up on a farm with large German Sheppard dogs and have always been a “dog” person.

Great companionship and unconditional love make dogs great for anyone considering a pet!

Bernadette on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/bernadetteamoyer and Instagram @bernadetteamoyer @bernadettesahm #dogs #bichons #pets

I Couldn’t Have Said It Better

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By Bernadette A. Sahm

After reading this, I couldn’t help but think I couldn’t have said it better. The author is unknown, and I think this is worth putting out there. Hope it resonates as much with you as It does with me!

“You are not a machine. You’re a soul who needs music, connection, sunsets, laughter, and small pockets of joy. PRIORITIZE THEM like your life depends on it — because it does. Life isn’t meant to be a cycle of stress and survival. Pause. Look up. Let the sunset remind you. You are here to live, not just to hustle. LIFE is not a to-do list. It’s a gift. Walk slower. Hug longer. Laugh louder. Love deeper. The clock may be ticking, but your presence is timeless. We’ve been conditioned to believe that constant productivity equals worth, but humans weren’t designed for endless output. We need MOMENTS OF WONDER, connection, and rest, not as rewards for hard work, but as essential ingredients for a meaningful life.”

— Author Unknown

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#life #lessons #foodforthought #living #happiness

Most Expensive Personal Item

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Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

I read this prompt and thought about it for a few hours. Initially I thought my engagement ring but my husband purchased it.

Then if not a home or a car, it would have to be dental work! I spent over $40,000 out of my own pocket. The results were upper dental implants and perfected original lower teeth. Together this made for my best and happiest smile. I love it!

The dental work created a smile that truly changed my life. I smile all the time and have so much more confidence. As a result I also lost over 20 pounds that I managed to keep off for a few years now.

The best investment and most expensive personal purchase hands down is my new smile!

Bernadette on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/bernadetteamoyer and Instagram @bernadetteamoyer @bernadettesahm

Jeezled Up

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By Bernadette A. Sahm

Our whipped up

Jeezled up society

Hatred and anger

Unkind unforgiving

Lawless days and nights

Endless fights

Wrong for right

Right for wrong

Sad simmering

Inside out outside in

Living in a constant state of hate

Robbing yourself and others of peace

Unhappy unhealthy

Constant strife living jeezled up

We see you

Shake our heads

Don’t you know

You are harming yourself

Much more than hurting others

They say anger is hurt inside out

Based in fear and insecurity

It comes off so weak

Living whipped and jeezled up

Bernadette on Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/bernadetteamoyer

Instagram @bernadetteamoyer @bernadettesahm

#anger #fear #unhealthy #whippedup #jeezled #hate #stateofourunion

#sad #hurt #wrong #right