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Well, if you’ve been looking for my site, THIS SITE, CHELLECORDERO.COM, I’m baaack!
It seems that there was a problem with my email… to be honest I don’t remember IF I ever updated it back in 2018 when we moved from NY to PA, but I didn’t have access to my OLD email (which was connected to my former internet provider, and apparently WordPress tried to get in touch with me there, and, well, you can see what happened. MY SITE WAS OFFLINE!!!!!
But we seem to have alleviated that hopefully.
Welcome (back) to Chelle’s World
The Official Website of Author Chelle Cordero
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I was sitting at the wood stove the other day and contemplating starting a fire… my husband usually takes care of that, but he was out for a bit. I opened the door and noticed that there seemed to be a few lit embers left over from the night before, they grew brighter as the oxygen reached them. So, I added a few small pieces of tinder, and the flames caught within seconds.
After a few minutes, letting the flames warm the chimney above, I added a few small logs. It wasn’t long before I had a satisfying and warming fire heating the house. (Supplemental heat, it is not our only source.) I was surprised at how quickly the wood caught and was burning so very hotly, it was both frightening and amazing. Thinking of the firefighters who put out uncontrolled fires, I was in awe at the task they must have to make sure that smoldering rubble does not re-ignite.
I also remembered nights singing around the campfire at the local Girl Scout camp, and the times we entertained in the backyard around an open fire pit. Always make room to be careful, not to get too close to the flames, and of course to make sure that everything is safely out, or properly enclosed, when it’s time to walk away.
Then I made the parallel and realized that the smoldering embers are a lot like our memories and emotions. You think your tears are tamped down but add a bit of oxygen and they flare up; all you need is a bit of fuel, more memories, and the fire rages again. In a way, it is comforting that our memories, both happy and sad, are always there. We should never forget the people we love, whether they are still here or not.
While flames may reduce things to ashes, they can also warm our bodies when controlled. There are both good and bad memories you can dwell on, but if you choose to soak in the warmth of your good memories, it does feel comforting.
Meanwhile, a hot fire in the wood stove on a winter’s night certainly sounds nice.
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to apologize for my recent absence from my blogs this past month. I’ve been dealing with an unexpected family medical emergency… things will be okay, but caregiving does require my time.
Please be patient… I will return as soon as I am able.
Many hugs. Wishing all of you happy times, good health, and sunny days. See you SOON!
~ Chelle
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