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Responding to the Blowback on Paying it Forward
I’ve long been a fan of paying it forward. I think it’s a delightful gift to do something kind for someone else that is unexpected. I try...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jan 13, 20233 min read


On Fear, Hope, a Bracelet, and Gratitude
Sometimes those who love us see more clearly what we need than we do. Today I write about one of those times. Today I write about fear,...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Oct 20, 20223 min read


Forgiveness and Anticipatory Hope
“Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.” – Oprah Winfrey https://chopracentermeditation.com/ * I...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Apr 30, 20203 min read


Reflections on 2014 and Plans for 2015: Nurturing Life, Relationships, Writing and Adventure
As I reflect on 2014, I am amazed at all that has happened. In May, my son graduated from Butler County Community College with his...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jan 9, 20154 min read
Reflections on Death & Dying – The Beginning of the End of SOB (Sweet Old Bill) – Part 2
In July and August 2013, I supported my uncle, William Leo Pence, as he died. It was my chance to be there for a family member I loved....
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Nov 2, 20144 min read
The Florence Journals: Reflections on Death & Dying – The Beginning of the End of SOB (Swe
On July 4, 2013, Bill declared his independence. In the early 2000s, he’d had a kidney transplant. Aside from that, he was an extremely...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Oct 14, 20144 min read


A Love Letter to My Son on the 2nd Anniversary of the Dancing Accident that Broke My Wrists
We wish things for our children before they are born. In my case, I wished that my children would be loving, strong in character, and...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Oct 12, 20146 min read
The Florence Journals: Reflections on Death and Dying – Who am I in this Conversation?
When I started this writing journey in Florence, Italy, there were things I wanted to write and things I needed to write. This is the...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Oct 9, 20146 min read
Reflections on the candlelight vigil for Dr. Tiller in Wichita May 31, 2009
I know many people have written about Dr. Tiller’s murder. I know that his death will galvanize and polarize those who supported as well...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jun 1, 20092 min read
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