Author Archives: lorettelavine

About lorettelavine

Wife, mother, grandmother, registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, blogger. Parent and child advocate, involved in life.

Winter Weekend

14/75 Winter Weekend So it is Friday and very frigid here in suburban Chicago! At the moment as I am writing, the recorded temperature is -4 F !!! A severely cold weekend is ahead. I hope my experience early this … Continue reading

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Changing gears…

After over 25+ years in our home, this is the year my husband and I will be moving across town to a newly renovated townhome. Closing the door for the final time on our homestead where 4 generations of our … Continue reading

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Do you Meditate?

Just wondering whether or not you meditate regularly or otherwise? I am thrilled with a new app which I have downloaded just before the New Year with the hope of beginning a daily routine of meditation, even if it is … Continue reading

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Post Holiday Travel

I am here in LA enjoying some sun and a little bit of warmth. Girlfriends, what do you do when you are away for a few days that helps to make memories to take home with you? In LA, I … Continue reading

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Welcome 2019!

This year I am going to update this blog. It is time for another look at “One Day at a Time”. My plan is to develop a website for women ….women, who are over 50 years old and are not … Continue reading

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Mindfulness…

Mindfulness is truly something that everyone should practice at least once in awhile…it is in a word and ‘awesome’ experience. The following is an excerpt from a piece in the New York Times. Mindfully enjoy it… TRY this: place a … Continue reading

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Michelle Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting suffers miscarriage – latimes.com

Michelle Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting suffers miscarriage – latimes.com. Apparently, there have been many comments on social media sites about Michelle Duggar’s miscarriage and…. many of them have not been sensitive to a mother who has just lost … Continue reading

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December Dilemmas

Another pre-Christmas weekend over….the hustle, the bustle. I, for one, count down the days until Christmas morning when I can enjoy the tree, the lights, the crunching sounds of tearing paper and the giggles over the toys and glittery items … Continue reading

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“Minhaj Gedi Farah becomes face of hope from the famine | News.com.au”

The Innocent Face of Famine The face of  famine in Kenya is heart wrenching but also hopeful when you see what can happen over time with the right care. For me pictures truly tell a story and this is a … Continue reading

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Chicago Tribune: Putting off baby

From the Chicago Tribune: Putting off baby When Dr. Rachel Wellner got a text from her brother Tuesday night that his wife was in labor, she was speaking at a fancy charity event for breast cancer research. As soon as … Continue reading

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