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Welcome to Days of Part-Time Sunshine my *updated slice-of-life blog aimed at finding the daily light in this wacky, wonderful world. Despite the shadows, I marvel at life and the sun we get to share. Under our sky, I continue to chase everyday joys that spark laughter, learning, and love.

Sometimes it’s a breeze to notice the gleam of simple treasures, like a dog wagging its tail, thumping out heartbeats to welcome you home. Like teenage students who teach others life lessons. Like the mother who sends her grown kids greeting cards filled with clipped coupons, advice columns, recipes, and word puzzles.

Then there are the dimmer moments, the ones making us dig deeper inside, if only for a glimmer. Since a sliver of light is better than none, I keep tunneling through the darkness. You may think because my nickname’s Sunshine, I am always bright and cheery, but, during a full-moon, moody Monday it would be less ironic to be called Dark Cloud, Stormy D, or Gruff Shine.

At best, I’m Part-Time Sunshine, and even though I smile more than I scowl, I still get the wailing, howling devil-down-in-Georgia blues. I expect the emotional aches, physical pains, spiritual strife, and mental strains. Mercifully, I have become better at managing the struggles and noticing the joys which, like everything, are temporary. Each day is a reset, a gift to shift the spotlight on the now.

I offer Days of Part-Time Sunshine as a growing scroll of stories. May they unclog a cloud, lighten a load, and louden a laugh.

Shine on!

*This is a revival of the original Tales from a Part-Time Sunshine. When COVID shut the world down in 2020, I took an unexpectedly long blog pause. It took over three years to regain the inspiration, drive, and confidence to reconnect with my muse and readers. Thank you for being here.