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Paddling Down the Salt!

I placed my board on the water with a swish, moving the water around, ready for another adventure in late spring. I looked up and saw a bright blue sky, almost a white type of blue reminding me summer is almost here. The sun was burning its rays onto our desert earth, preparing for a new season to come. There were trees and bushes framing the river, protecting it from something only the river knew. But, I see something. Something above the water that I usually do not see. Will we be able to swim over it?


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Would I…

Would I…have made the choices in life I made and be content with those choices? How about you? Are you content with the choices you made in your life?

I am going to suggest several “Would I…” prompts that you might be able to apply to your choices. It will be fun and short, no more than 10 questions. They all will be interesting! I will let you know my choices and I would love to hear from you in the comments!

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