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    Just a Moment In Time
    Ronda Sexton Ogilvie
    • Jul 25, 2020
    • 3 min

    Just a Moment In Time

    I lie in bed, in the arms of my best friend and partner for 27 years. It's been such a routine thing for so long we often don't even ack...
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    Just a Moment In Time
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Jul 25, 2020
    • 3 min

    Just a Moment In Time

    I lie in bed, in the arms of my best friend and partner for 27 years. It's been such a routine thing for so long we often don't even ack...
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    Cancer...I'm The Lucky One
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Feb 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    Cancer...I'm The Lucky One

    Is it odd to think you are the lucky one to be fighting Stage 4 cancer? Most days this is how I feel. You see... If I'm the one fighting,...
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    Cancer...I'm The Lucky One!
    Ronda Sexton Ogilvie
    • Feb 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    Cancer...I'm The Lucky One!

    My goal in life is to have no one feel alone. I enjoy getting to know people on a much more personal level than just a "hi" in the hallway.
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    Today I Took a Hike
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Dec 22, 2019
    • 4 min

    Today I Took a Hike

    Today is the first day of MY new year. Yesterday was my birthday and just like many years in the past I was mopey. I am really not a fan ...
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    Today I Took a Hike
    Ronda Sexton Ogilvie
    • Dec 22, 2019
    • 4 min

    Today I Took a Hike

    Today is the first day of MY new year. Yesterday was my birthday and just like many years in the past I was mopey. I am really not a fa...
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    My Birthday Wish...
    Ronda Sexton Ogilvie
    • Dec 21, 2019
    • 3 min

    My Birthday Wish...

    Today is my birthday!  I am 45 years young and love every year I am given to spend here on earth with my family, my children, my husband,...
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    My Birthday Wish...
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Dec 21, 2019
    • 3 min

    My Birthday Wish...

    Today is my birthday! I am 45 years young and love every year I am given to spend here on earth with my family, my children, my husband,...
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    Stuck Inside Your Own Head & The Fight Against Stage 4 Colorecetal Cancer
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Sep 1, 2019
    • 3 min

    Stuck Inside Your Own Head & The Fight Against Stage 4 Colorecetal Cancer

    I've heard it over and over again, almost as if it were a broken record spinning non-stop on an old antique turn table. The words fall f...
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    “I Have Some Bad News For You, You Have Cancer…”
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Aug 4, 2019
    • 5 min

    “I Have Some Bad News For You, You Have Cancer…”

    The 24 hours before I heard the news, I was prepping. I went to work started on an all liquid diet, after work began drinking magnesium c...
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    Five Reasons Patagonia Lake State Park Should Be On Your List Of Travel Plans!
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Jan 21, 2019
    • 4 min

    Five Reasons Patagonia Lake State Park Should Be On Your List Of Travel Plans!

    I first heard of Patagonia Lake State Park as I sat In an REI camping basics class a couple years ago. I was immediately intrigued and h...
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    Don't Blink
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Jan 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    Don't Blink

    I cleaned up a table in the playroom today. It's a quiet Sunday morning, a little dreary outside so I decided to do some cleaning. A co...
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    Everything Is Awesome This Holiday Season!!
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Dec 15, 2017
    • 2 min

    Everything Is Awesome This Holiday Season!!

    If you are looking for a festive getaway this holiday season I would highly recommend LegoLand® California where you can experience the m...
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    Stewards of the Environment and Land...Mortimer Farms!!
    Ronda Ogilvie
    • Sep 22, 2017
    • 3 min

    Stewards of the Environment and Land...Mortimer Farms!!

    I believe there is nothing better for your heart and your health than getting outside and enjoying nature, fresh air, and sunshine! Whet...
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    Looking For Some Family Fun This Weekend? Visit Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona and Their Sweet Cor
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Aug 30, 2017
    • 1 min

    Looking For Some Family Fun This Weekend? Visit Mortimer Farms in Dewey, Arizona and Their Sweet Cor

    Summer is coming to an end but before it does so, it's time to get back to Dewey, Arizona for their annual Sweet corn Harvest Party! Swe...
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    My life is like a pair of old Holey socks!
    Ronda Ogilvie
    • Aug 16, 2017
    • 2 min

    My life is like a pair of old Holey socks!

    Life is like a pair of socks. You start out new, you are soft to the touch. You are bright and clean, with lots of elasticity with your...
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    Hiking Bertha Peak (Big Bear, Ca)
    Ronda Ogilvie
    • Aug 11, 2017
    • 3 min

    Hiking Bertha Peak (Big Bear, Ca)

    The Family and I were headed to Big Bear Lake, California for the weekend to spend some time in our family cabin and I just knew I wanted...
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    How Moonlight Kayaking Left Me Up Sh*T Creek Without A Paddle!
    Sincerely, Ronda
    • Jul 11, 2017
    • 5 min

    How Moonlight Kayaking Left Me Up Sh*T Creek Without A Paddle!

    It Started off like any normal Saturday for us, we drank our morning coffee and put our heads together on finalizing our itinerary for th...
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    Kayaking Fireman's Cove, Lake Pleasant Arizona!
    Ronda Ogilvie
    • Apr 27, 2017
    • 2 min

    Kayaking Fireman's Cove, Lake Pleasant Arizona!

    This past Easter my family and I camped in Fireman's cove at Lake Pleasant here in Arizona. I would have to say it ended up being a pret...
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    Take a Hike They Said, It Will Be Good For You They Said...
    Ronda Ogilvie
    • May 12, 2016
    • 5 min

    Take a Hike They Said, It Will Be Good For You They Said...

    So I woke up this morning and hopped right on social media as I do most mornings. I roll over in bed grab my cell phone/ alarm clock and...
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