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— Every time I drive, I smile. Read now how one adventurous drive taught me so much.

I learned much about driving in highschool. I learned then that I love TO drive. Heck, my first real job was even driving people to the airport who parked at Doug Fox Travel.

My favorite time to drive is when the sun is going down, especially when all clouds are absent. I’ll never forget one certain drive in 1986, a few weeks after I turned nineteen. It was from Seattle, WA all the way down to California with a one night motel stay on the way. That drive forever holds a spot in my heart. Why? I was by myself. Repeat after me; Marianne was crazy.

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Curious If You Should Turn Your No Into a Yes?

February 19, 2020May 17, 2020 Marianne's Memoirs

Has anyone compelled you to do something? Have you heard that one sentence “You really should.” many times by many people? Come on, be honest. Most likely you have. And I bet “No. I’m not one to do that.” was your answer.

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Songs

Sing a Song – Song #31

October 31, 2019October 29, 2019 Marianne's Memoirs

Time for my last song in October’s Song-a-Day fun I’ve enjoyed putting together.

This last song I chose is Sing a Song. Perfect, don’t you think? “What should the lost song be,” I thought to myself, “Sing a Song! Perfect! I should go find that old CD. Hmm, where did I put it?”

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Songs

Someday – Song #30

October 30, 2019October 29, 2019 Marianne's Memoirs

Do you ever think ‘Someday I’ll . . . ‘ or “Someday we should . . . ‘ or ‘Someday I might . . . ‘ followed by a hope? Let this song I chose encourage you with your own ‘Someday’ you’re hoping.

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Songs

Backwards – Song #29

October 29, 2019October 28, 2019 Marianne's Memoirs

Look back at your past. Think about a few of those unforgettable times you wish were taking place again right now. Need help? Then listen. You’ll see why I chose this song when it hits 43 seconds.

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Songs

Already There – Song #26

October 26, 2019October 24, 2019 Marianne's Memoirs

We all may think we know a song, having heard it a few times, but it’s after those few times it finally hits the heart, soul, and mind. This song here sure was one of those being the words went right along with what I was thinking.

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Songs

Footloose – Song #24

October 24, 2019October 22, 2019 Marianne's Memoirs

Sorry, but I have to share this song. My reason is a bit silly but I’m sure everyone has silly reasons for doing something now and then. I picked this song to show how the beat can easily cause almost anyone to make it one of their favorites, thus passing the ‘Must Share’ test.

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If Today Was Your Last Day – Song #23

October 23, 2019October 22, 2019 Marianne's Memoirs

Ready for a few questions? What if today was your last day? What would you do? What wouldn’t you do? How would you think? How would you feel? Think about it. My answers to all of these would be going on and on and on, so I’ll spare you hours of reading and just share a few.

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Important Things Learned From One Exciting Adventure

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Curious If You Should Turn Your No Into a Yes?

Has anyone compelled you to do something? Have you heard that one sentence “You really should.” many times by many people? Come on, be honest. Most likely you have. And I bet “No. I’m not one to do that.” was your answer.

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Sing a Song – Song #31

Time for my last song in October’s Song-a-Day fun I’ve enjoyed putting together.

This last song I chose is Sing a Song. Perfect, don’t you think? “What should the lost song be,” I thought to myself, “Sing a Song! Perfect! I should go find that old CD. Hmm, where did I put it?”

Like this:

Someday – Song #30

Do you ever think ‘Someday I’ll . . . ‘ or “Someday we should . . . ‘ or ‘Someday I might . . . ‘ followed by a hope? Let this song I chose encourage you with your own ‘Someday’ you’re hoping.

Like this:

Backwards – Song #29

Look back at your past. Think about a few of those unforgettable times you wish were taking place again right now. Need help? Then listen. You’ll see why I chose this song when it hits 43 seconds.

Like this:

Already There – Song #26

We all may think we know a song, having heard it a few times, but it’s after those few times it finally hits the heart, soul, and mind. This song here sure was one of those being the words went right along with what I was thinking.

Like this:

Footloose – Song #24

Sorry, but I have to share this song. My reason is a bit silly but I’m sure everyone has silly reasons for doing something now and then. I picked this song to show how the beat can easily cause almost anyone to make it one of their favorites, thus passing the ‘Must Share’ test.

Like this:

If Today Was Your Last Day – Song #23

Ready for a few questions? What if today was your last day? What would you do? What wouldn’t you do? How would you think? How would you feel? Think about it. My answers to all of these would be going on and on and on, so I’ll spare you hours of reading and just share a few.

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Sharing Is Caring

Like this:

Has anyone compelled you to do something? Have you heard that one sentence “You really should.” many times by many people? Come on, be honest. Most likely you have. And I bet “No. I’m not one to do that.” was your answer.

Sharing Is Caring

Like this:

Time for my last song in October’s Song-a-Day fun I’ve enjoyed putting together.

This last song I chose is Sing a Song. Perfect, don’t you think? “What should the lost song be,” I thought to myself, “Sing a Song! Perfect! I should go find that old CD. Hmm, where did I put it?”

Sharing Is Caring

Like this:

Do you ever think ‘Someday I’ll . . . ‘ or “Someday we should . . . ‘ or ‘Someday I might . . . ‘ followed by a hope? Let this song I chose encourage you with your own ‘Someday’ you’re hoping.

Sharing Is Caring

Like this:

Look back at your past. Think about a few of those unforgettable times you wish were taking place again right now. Need help? Then listen. You’ll see why I chose this song when it hits 43 seconds.

Sharing Is Caring

Like this:

We all may think we know a song, having heard it a few times, but it’s after those few times it finally hits the heart, soul, and mind. This song here sure was one of those being the words went right along with what I was thinking.

Sharing Is Caring

Like this:

Sorry, but I have to share this song. My reason is a bit silly but I’m sure everyone has silly reasons for doing something now and then. I picked this song to show how the beat can easily cause almost anyone to make it one of their favorites, thus passing the ‘Must Share’ test.

Sharing Is Caring

Like this:

Ready for a few questions? What if today was your last day? What would you do? What wouldn’t you do? How would you think? How would you feel? Think about it. My answers to all of these would be going on and on and on, so I’ll spare you hours of reading and just share a few.

Sharing Is Caring

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