Category Archives: Reflections

Kind Words

tuck a kind note into a library book for a stranger to find Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture … Continue reading →

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What really was better in the ‘good old days’

As kids, we were expected to dress for school. Key word: “dress.” Being a girl in the 1960s and ’70s was not a good time here in rural Michigan, where the winds at recess whipped across bare legs when there … Continue reading →

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Connecting with Fellow Writers

“Writing is such a lonely task, it’s really important for us to find kindred spirits who share our love of books and understand the difficulties of the craft. “I have spent years building up a writing community by going along … Continue reading →

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Angel shots 

Angel shots are a cocktail that isn’t actually a cocktail at all. It’s something a patron can order from the bartender or server if they’re feeling unsafe with who they are dining with. More and more restaurants are instituting the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Our Roots

“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” – Marcus Garvey, UNIA founder Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading →

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