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Sunset, Tiki Torches and a Few Thoughts

Good Evening, God! Well, a slip of the fingers and an empty post got published. Ah yes, God, I make mistakes — all kinds! Maybe that’s why I went ahead and ordered a copy of Wabi-Sabi. This is a book

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Posted in Changing, cyclical nature of the universe, the joy of sharing, the layers of life, time, Transitions

Time sitting beside the Waters

There is something very healing about sitting near water.

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Posted in appreciation, Conversations, friends, rest, seeing, Sharing, Sub-Selves

Small Treasures — Some Saved, Some Noticed

Good Day, God! And it WAS a good day. My wonderful mom is slowly recovering from the celebrations of Christmas and her 97th birthday (Dec. 27), including loving family visitors from the Mainland. I’m very thankful, God. While I was

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Posted in appreciation, delight, simple joys of daily life, stopping, stopping to see

Reflecting at the end of the Day

Good Night, God! Sitting with You at the End of the Day feels softer. My biological optimism has ebbed and I can pause and look back. Optimists would rather look forward, God. Looking forward we can see — whatever we

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Posted in rest, Rethinking, seeing, self care as self compassion and humility

Drifting through a Holiday

Good Night, God! The end of a relaxing slow day — a real holiday. And I am pondering the fact that this can be my norm. Hmm. It feels like bad luck to even think that, God. Things can happen.

Posted in Peace, reframing, relaxation, simple joys of daily life, small meaningful moments, so much to learn

A Humbling Beginning to the New Year

Good Evening, God! Not that TIME matters to You. But, I am seeing how ENDING my day with a chat with You works. This morning, Kit was doing a 10K race and I wanted to start the new year with

Posted in A Spiritual Spring Cleaning, humility, rest, Rethinking

A New Year and a Definition of Success

Good Morning, God! A New Year! A Fresh Start! And, in spite of years and years of mostly failing in my Plans for Change, I am filled with enthusiasm and hope. And, yes, God, I do remember Winston Churchill’s famous

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Posted in a New Year, thankfulness

Ending the Year in a Humble State

Good Morning, God! Suzy and Kit are chatting away downstairs as they prepared to go play tennis.And I am sitting here ruminating on December, on 2011 and on my life. The thought foremost in my mind is daughter Sandy’s observation

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Posted in being a Slow Learner, daughters, humility, Humility or Needing Help!

End of the Year Thoughts

Good Morning, God! I’m remembering a line from M. Scott Peck. It is something to the effect that A Parent Who Refuses to Learn From His Child Is Condemned to an Early Senility. That statement rings too true! Thank You,

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Posted in accepting my need for help, Being a Very Proud Person, daughters, Families, family visits, learning, Pride

A Lovely Layered Day

Good Morning, God! Such a layered day I had yesterday. First came my Wednesday early morning women’s prayer group. Then our family of three — including daughter Suzy visiting from California — breakfasted with  friends at the Big City Diner.

Posted in Families, family visits, LOVE

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