Amber Leggette-Aldrich
Painting Pictures with Words
Category: life lessons
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
7/4/25 Today is Independence Day for the U.S.A., which is a celebration of freedom and independence. I have lived my life with a spirit of independence, which is at least partially responsible for the reason I chose to live in Alaska. When I first… Continue Reading “HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!”
Transitions in Life
6/30/25 I started to write a post yesterday, but there were some technical difficulties. By the time I got things straightened out, it was time to go to work. This morning, I realized there was something that I forgot to include in my last… Continue Reading “Transitions in Life”
It’s Been A While
June 22, 2025 It’s been a long time since I last posted, and a lot has changed. I started a new job, working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Though it can be stressful at times, I… Continue Reading “It’s Been A While”
The Ol’ Dirt Road
They say life is a highway. But I took the ol’ dirt road, and I’m glad I did. Sure, it’s been full of bumps and potholes. There’s been plenty of mud-filled ruts, and even a few washouts along the way. And I’ve been stuck… Continue Reading “The Ol’ Dirt Road”
World Kindness Day
Kindness is choice, and it is a lifestyle… It is the practice or quality of being kind, considerate, or helpful, without expecting anything in return. It is a friendly behavior, showing compassion and mercy. Simply put, it is a state of being or lifestyle.… Continue Reading “World Kindness Day”
Dealing with Delays and Setbacks
The best plans… “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. No matter how carefully a project is planned, something may still go wrong with it”. The saying is adapted from a line in “To a Mouse,” by Robert Burns, and it… Continue Reading “Dealing with Delays and Setbacks”
Living With Migraine Aura…
I began experiencing migraine auras about 4 years ago, though I’ve suffered the migraine headaches since childhood. The headaches are always intense, very painful, and debilitating. Most often, I become nauseous and weak from the attacks. When I experienced my 1st migraine aura, I… Continue Reading “Living With Migraine Aura…”
The Soul of Autumn
Last night was an evening of poetry and music, and melancholy reflections. The coolness of the gentle rain brought a reminder that Summer here is quickly coming to an end, as witnessed by the full blooming of the fireweed, and the ripening berries on… Continue Reading “The Soul of Autumn”
A Day of Remembrance and Thankfulness
Today is Christian’s birthday. He would have been 17 years old today. For the past couple of weeks, I have tried to avoid thinking about this day. The pain of missing him is quite unbearable at times, and his birthday is one of the… Continue Reading “A Day of Remembrance and Thankfulness”
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