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Betsy Hayhow Hemming
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William Bell
William Bell

Three people face significant life issues. Quirky William Bell finds innovative ways to help, whether they want help or not.

2019

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Betsy Hayhow Hemming
Betsy Hayhow Hemming

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

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Held Hostage by an Alarm System

The Strange and Negative Things We Tolerate — When we moved into our house more than 32 years ago, it came with a fancy security alarm system, which I viewed as a significant asset at the time. …

Toleration

5 min read

Held Hostage by an Alarm System
Held Hostage by an Alarm System
Toleration

5 min read


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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

·Sep 6

A Year Missing in Action

Exploring, Experimenting but not Expecting It has been an odd year. The big event of the year — eldest daughter’s wedding — took place with great joy at the end of January. That left the rest of 2023 wide open with no significant plans whatsoever. …

Exploring

4 min read

A Year Missing in Action
A Year Missing in Action
Exploring

4 min read


Jul 26

The (He)art of Noticing

Finding Consciousness in a Word Game I absolutely love to play Wordle. Right after dealing with my emails each morning, I grab my cup of tea and settle in to play both Wordle and another version called Quordle (four games simultaneously). While that sounds a bit excessive, I know some…

Awareness

3 min read

The (He)art of Noticing
The (He)art of Noticing
Awareness

3 min read


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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

·Jul 23

Out of Control

The case of the house gremlins — There’s something about going on vacation that causes things to run amok on the home front. I’m just returning from two glorious weeks in northern Michigan, where life calms right down and one’s brain turns to mush. As I floated effortlessly into the driveway, the vacation glow began to dim…

Control Issues

4 min read

Out of Control
Out of Control
Control Issues

4 min read


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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

·Jul 11

Time for a Recharge

But how best to accomplish it? — “Extrovert? You aren’t an extrovert. You are more introverted than I am! I don’t know anyone who likes being alone more than you.” Interesting words from my brother, who is a pretty solid introvert. “Yes, but I am connected with all sorts of things when I am alone!” I countered…

Recharge

3 min read

Time for a Recharge
Time for a Recharge
Recharge

3 min read


Jul 10

Girl Power

A wonderful weekend of women Eight females, all part of our extended family, ages ranging from four months to 64 years. One weekend at a cabin on a lake. Mothers, sisters, daughters, cousins. The first-ever girls’ weekend, ironically named because most of us probably don’t identify as “girls.” …

Girl Power

3 min read

Girl Power
Girl Power
Girl Power

3 min read


Jun 28

What a Crazy Day — of Learning

There’s Nothing on the Calendar… The totally blank day on the calendar looked so inviting, after having scratched plans for a brainstorming session and lunch. …

Life Learning

4 min read

What a Crazy Day — of Learning
What a Crazy Day — of Learning
Life Learning

4 min read


Jun 15

Mulch Madness

The Epic Sport of Gardening “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” — Margaret Atwood Not unlike the crazy basketball month of March, there’s another insane time of year when one hears the call of the garden. It’s not a dainty whisper, oh…

Gardening

4 min read

Mulch Madness
Mulch Madness
Gardening

4 min read


May 4

Bear Power

Finding the Meaning in a Visit from A Bear So, I saw a bear. A great big black bear, who visited our fortunately empty bird feeder poles one night last week at our place in northern Michigan. I was dazzled by the sight of this enormous creature, who actually stood…

New Beginnings

4 min read

Bear Power
Bear Power
New Beginnings

4 min read


Apr 30

(Trying) to Spring into Action

How to Manage the almost-Spring Blues Those of us residing in the state of Michigan are in a weather snit. With the exception of one measly week earlier in April, when Mother Nature offered up a series of summer days, we’ve been wallowing in rainy days with temperatures in the…

Spring

4 min read

(Trying) to Spring into Action
(Trying) to Spring into Action
Spring

4 min read

Betsy Hayhow Hemming

Betsy Hayhow Hemming

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Betsy Hayhow Hemming is an author and leadership coach. She writes fiction and creative nonfiction. www.betsyhemming.com.

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