Blog Archives

Lashing ourselves to the mast — or putting in ear plugs?

Good Morning, God! Through a series of “random” connections I ended up at an interesting website called 99% and saw this illustration of Odysseus who had himself bound to the mast to resist the irresistible songs of the Sirens. His

Posted in accepting my need for help, choosing HARD

NOW, because Later is So Close to Never

Good Morning, God! So often, when I have to do something, I tend to think that I’ll do it later. The thing about LATER is that so many things can be stored in it. Later is endlessly expandable. But, NOW

Posted in Centering Prayer, choices, Nothing as Something, time

I’m NOT running with the Coyotes

Good Morning, God! I’m up at dawn, again. Taking photos and sipping coffee. I have turned over to Sandy all of the responsibilities for the boys leaving for school. I am relaxed and happy. I was considering going jogging earlier

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Posted in Common Sense, exercising

Seeing Beauty in Unexpected Places

Good Morning, God! I knew that each snowflake was unique — but grains of sand? I’m amazed! And delighted! These grains of sand are beautiful. But, the thing is, God, that it takes a very powerful microscope to see —

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Posted in A God given diversity, appreciation, beauty, Diversity, Expand my Heart, seeing

The Return of the Parents

Good Morning, God! And a good, good morning it is! Sandy and Dave have returned home and I am no longer The Responsible Party! Sigh. I had forgotten just HOW responsible parents are. I love my grandsons, but I am

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Posted in Communication, hugs, LOVE

An Hour of Stillness — A Thankful Heart

Good Morning, God! It’s morning and all is still. No sound of cars driving by as I nipped outside to take this photo of the dawn. The boys are sleeping. I am back in bed with my coffee. Missing Kit.

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Posted in appreciation, the gift of persistent love, The gift to SEE others, the importance of Grandmothers, Understanding

Waterways, Habits and Curmudgeons

Good Morning, God! Jogging around Sandy’s neighborhood isn’t quite a habit, yet. But, I am working on it! Doing something over and over does create a path or waterway. I enjoy looking at the dry waterways that seem to be

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Posted in Choosing to respond, complexity, courage to see myself, Expand my Heart, Feedback, Hearing

A Thirst — for Love?

Good Morning, God! It was just a few days ago that the relationship between Water and Love resurfaced in my mind. That idea reappeared this morning as I gathered up the empty water bottles from around the house for recycling.

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Posted in a hand up, Abundant Life, LOVE

Walls and Rules: A Pedant Repenting — or at least Reconsidering

Good Morning, God! Jogging around our daughter Sandy’s neighborhood,I wondered about this wall — why did it get higher so abruptly — what was behind it? As it turned out, nothing was behind it. Strange. Then, just a few hours

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Posted in background / foreground questions, Choosing Meaning, growing toward up, loving limits

Wise Words on Being Human

Good Morning, God! My life seems full of marvelous quotes! Here is one from an old-time Inuit hunter as quoted in David Graeber’s book, Debt, the First 5,000 Years. “Up in our country we are human!”said the hunter. “And since

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Posted in a hand up, Caring, Choosing to respond, Compassion, humility

Blogs I Follow
Brené Brown

chatting and sometimes, listening

Rachel Naomi Remen

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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