Yearly Archives: 2011

Kawai’nui Marsh, Maintenance and My Wetlands

Good Morning, God! Such a lovely day, yesterday! While I was driving a friend over to Kailua for our haircuts, she asked if we could check out an upholstery shop. We stopped, Googled, called, drove down a very narrow lane

Posted in healing, Maintenance, Removing the Root of Bitterness, responsibility

Kahuku Farms and our Nature Deficit Disorder

Good Morning, God! Yesterday I went with my Book Group out to Kahuku Farm. Driving around the island brought back memories. It isn’t a trip I make very often and the drop in population density always catches me by surprise.

Posted in helping farmers, so much to learn, web of life

What’s Wrong With This Picture? Part One

Good Morning, God! A dear friend sent me an article entitled “All Work and No Pay: The Great Speedup.” Apparently, American companies aren’t rehiring as much as companies in other countries. Instead the focus is on “getting more work” out

Posted in sabbath rest, Work

Countless Opportunities, Waiting to be Seen

Good Morning, God! I took Kit in early yesterday morning for his out-patient surgery. It required general anesthesia — which opens the door to untoward possibilities. It certainly opened me up to fears — just barely held at bay. But

Posted in a prayer for healing, accepting my ability to REDESIGN, accepting my need for help

Resting, Healing and Sharing

Good Morning, God! I am SO thankful for the four days sick at home resting and healing! My Body was healing as my Mind drifted. Mind and Body have to share, don’t they, God! And Thank You for timing my

Posted in healing, health, rest

Stumbling on an Historic Spot

Good Morning, God! Chance can led us in strange and unexpected ways, God. I recognized the name of the minister as we walked by her church in Williamstown. We met with her and she gave us a map to this

Posted in Changing, gratitude, Help me to see

Clouds: Coughing, Grieving and Trusting

Good Morning, God! Cough, COUGH! Still, it is a good morning — perhaps because I am feeling my grief? Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the morning Patty died. Kit and I were lying in bed this morning and remembering.

Posted in Grief, growing toward up, Trusting God

On Being Sick and Respecting my Body

Good Morning, God! I took this photo on Wednesday when I felt fabulous — just tip top! But then the symptoms began — slowly sneaking into my consciousness. At first, I thought I was just tired from jet lag. But,

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Duty, healing, health

The Moon as Seen from Norway — and Swaziland

Good Morning, God! Heidi and Ellery Lum and their boys, Matthew and Noah,  saw this eclipse in Swaziland. They are there for Advocates for Africa’s Children, learning the language and living in a rural village as Villagers. Sunday, Ellery will

Posted in Advocates for Africa's Children, becoming the change I wish to see, complexity, Understanding

Machines, Bodies, Pet Lambs and Respect

Good Morning, God! I just heard our morning paper come — thumping against our door. I’m Up before the paper, God! But, I have had almost nine hours of sleep — and I shall return to bed for more. My

Posted in Balancing and adjustments, respect, self care as self compassion and humility

Blogs I Follow
Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching

Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

chatting and sometimes, listening

A Moment with God

chatting and sometimes, listening

Sacred Dance Guild Journal

Since 1958 articles by members & guests offer news about activities, history, Sacred Dance practices, profiles of Sacred Dancers, choreography, images & illustrations.

Victoria Paulsen

How to Step In -- Substitute Teaching