Blog Archives

Holy Tuesday, Half Dome and Birthdays

Good Morning, God Here I am — entering into Holy Tuesday. The day in which Jesus was supposed to have foretold the destruction of the Temple. After a disciple commented on the beauty of the Temple he said “As for

Posted in a hand up, appreciation, daughters, Experts and THE EXPERT, gratitude, Holy Tuesday, Holy Week, Light

The Face of Hope and Africa Works

Good Morning, God, This woman is so happy!  When I took the photo I thought it was just because she was harvesting her first bean crop — on land that Africa Works had irrigated. But I’ve just heard a talk

Posted in a hand up, Africa Works, helping farmers, Self sufficiency

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.

On Being One of God’s Projects

Ah, God, a fresh awareness of what YOU are doing!  And it is a gift from You as I heard myself saying it to a friend yesterday morning — and then went back and played it over. . . and

Posted in a hand up, adoring Easy, Choosing to respond

Haiti on our Hearts

Inexpressible devastation — I have been in an earthquake, God.  A 6.7 one only 9 miles from us. The FEAR that comes from being in an earthquake OVERFLOWS everyone’s cup.  My mother still talks about one from her childhood that saw

Posted in a hand up, becoming the change I wish to see, systematic rebuilding required

Hope and Help

Good Morning, God, I was going to pray about something close at hand.  Like thanking You for the wonderful turnout for the First Annual Arcadia Library Open House yesterday.  (I love being the “library consultant” and thank you for that,

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Posted in a hand up, Advocates for Africa's Children, connecting, hope, the joy of sharing

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