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Storytellers vs. journalists; moths vs. bats

Good Morning, God! Look at this wonderful man, my husband Kit! A GOOD man, God! And, rather more importantly for this story, he is also a very good journalist. Accuracy is his passion. I, however, am a Story Teller. Accuracy

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Posted in Communication, connections, Diversity, gender universes

Changing my questions and my Heart

Good Morning, God! Somehow, in the change over to my new iPhone I stumbled into listening to this book again. I enjoyed hearing it — even for the second time. I found I needed reminding. Such a simple concept, God.

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Posted in a hand up, Abundant Life, learning, LOVE, Peace, Possibilities

Brussels Sprouts and the Business of Becoming

Good Morning, God! The thing about brussels sprouts, God, is that they KNOW when they are done. But for us humans it seems a lot more complex. Twenty-one is the mythical age of maturity. I was married at 20 and

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Posted in Compassion, growing toward up, Growth Opportunities, Life isn't supposed to be easy.

On Being HOME

Good Morning, God HOME is an under-utilized resource! At least, MY Home is. (Kit would remind me, God, that it is OUR Home. But, I am thinking of my portion of it . . . not wanting to drag his

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Posted in rest, sabbath rest, self care as self compassion and humility, setting my life in context, time

Something Meaningful To Do

Good Morning, God! This photo of our youngest daughter, Sandy, came in an email saying: “This November 19 I’ll be cycling 85 miles in El Tour de Tucson, in memory of my beloved sister Patty. I’d be so grateful for

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Posted in daughters, Responding, the layers of life, time

Writers and Daughters and Visits, Oh My!

Good Morning, God! This morning Suz will drive me down to the airport for my trip home. I have had my heart and mind stuffed FULL of experiences and I am so thankful, God! Thankful for daughters and grandsons and

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Posted in appreciation, daughters, family visits

Et Tu, Fructose?

Good Morning, God! How long ago was it, God, that I read about how superior fructose was to regular sugar? Am I imagining that? Anyway, the news coming out about the dangers of fructose is unsettling. At first I thought

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Posted in adoring Easy, choices, food questions, Uncategorized

The Grove — a new kind of Plaza?

Good Morning, God! We are social beings and so congregating is what we do. So, perhaps it is no surprise that I wanted to go to the Grove for dinner. The Grove is a new outdoor and upscale shopping center.

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Posted in a new view of Commons, Abundant Life, people as gifts, seeing, Transitions

Walking, Talking and (a little) Shopping

Good Morning, God! Let’s see. Yesterday. Seven Hours of walking, talking and just a little shopping! How does one process that? Or does one? I am thankful with Time with Daughters! It was a wonderful gift when Sandy parked her

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Posted in connecting, Conversations, daughters, Hearing, Sharing

Into the Abyss — A Tale of Death, A Tale of Life

Good Morning, God! Suz was lucky enough to be given tickets the night I arrived to an advanced preview of a documentary film Into the Abyss by Werner Herzog. It’s about a triple homicide in Texas and the execution of

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Posted in choices, daughters

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