Blog Archives

A big blue ball and Title IX

Good Morning God!  Yesterday I took 159 photos — mostly of the Punahou Carnival although some were of a 5k women’s race at the UH track. I have photos of crowds in line for food and to ride on giant twirling

Posted in gender universes, losing control of women's athletics, The lost world of women

The busy little pigeon — and me

Ah, Mornings!  This is a photo from yesterday morning when I was breakfasting and talking and then PRAYING with a dear friend. You know, God, we are ALL in need of prayer.  But, every once in a while we KNOW

Posted in a hand up, accepting my need for help, asking for help for myself, busy, busy as an attack strategy, choosing HARD, Life isn't supposed to be easy.

The Gift of ENJOYING

I have to confess, God, that I am very pleased with these anthuriums.  I didn’t even mind when Kit said, “They aren’t very bright” . . . thinking to himself — aren’t they supposed to be red? But, of course,

Posted in Being ENJOYED by God, Enjoyment

Gold stars and Your Love, New Every Morning

It’s a new day, God!  Thank You!  Still dark but look at this glorious photo of the morning sky — sent to me yesterday. I love clouds — especially when the sun or moon is shining through.  It’s a beautiful

Posted in fasting FOR someone, healing, learning, Light shining through

Fountains and God’s Living Water

Such a contrast, God. This tame and contained fountain — and Your RIVERS OF LIVING WATER that are intended to pour out of our inner most being. Yet, we fear being washed away — aha, God — WASH AWAY!!!!

Posted in perspectives, processing on deeper levels, reframing

A Day at Home

Good Morning, God, This is the Day After the Sabbath — my second Sabbath — and I am eager to WORK.  Thankful to stay home and plan.  PLAN.  Not just DO but plan.  Ponder what it is that I want

Posted in asking for help for myself, authority over my life, Balancing and adjustments, busy, systematic rebuilding required, time

Putting a face on Love

Good Morning, God.  This morning I get to read the scripture at Central Union Church — at 9:00.  Kit will read it at the 11:30 service.  This chapter really says it all about how we are to live. First it

Posted in developing helpful definitions of love, God wants to nourishes us, LOVE, New Creatures in Christ, Perspective

Humuhumu’s and Hibiscus

The Heavens DO declare Your Glory, God. And as the full moon (the Wolf Moon) last night was 14% wider and 30% brighter than usual — it was doing its part to show forth Your Glory.  Not that I saw

Posted in appreciation, beauty, blooming, gratitude, stopping to see

Swans and Puppies

Good Morning, God.  You know, when I look at this swan I think of Apple.  Both seem to embody great design!  And there is something very attractive — appealing — in good design. For one thing, it is sleek and

Posted in beauty, connecting, connections, hugs

Unexpected Joy (a guest blog by Vickie Paulsen)

deep snow Photo: from Vickie Paulsen Bad weather can bring unexpected joy.  After a blizzard in Colorado, my daughter and I put on our cross country skis at midnight and headed toward the schoolyard a mile away.   Though the heavy

Posted in a surfeit of sound and stuff, afraid of quiet?, the gift of nothing to do

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