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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

The Joy of Bumbling Along

Good Morning, God! My Jewelry Fabrication class continues. And the Details to be Remembered are now piled up around my ears. I have observed many of the young women in the class taking notes. Smart! And, I hope, in just

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Posted in appreciation, Art, being a beginner, Creating, delight

A Day at the Genius Bar

Good Morning, God! Ah, my, what a day.  I had a computer malfunction and spent time on the phone with a dear Apple troubleshooter. Then I made four trips to the Apple Store in Kahala — which resulted in my

Posted in appreciation, Communication

A Special Thank You at the 2011 Mango Days Fun Run

Good Morning, God! Yesterday was the 9th running of the Mango Days Fun Run — a 5k fund raiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Tina has played the bagpipes at all 9 runs and I have always enjoyed her

Posted in appreciation, gratitude, thankfulness

A Lovely Day — but Missing Any Limits

Good Morning, God! Yesterday was a lovely day . . .  a very social day with breakfast, lunch and dinner out with friends.It was a mostly “going slow” day. Kit meanwhile was serving dinner to the homeless with the CUC

Posted in a hand up, appreciation, Centering Prayer, living within limits, social support networks, water and love

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

Good Morning, God! The heavens DO declare Your Glory, God. THANK YOU! This photo is from a batch that Lois took a year or so ago — intending to share them with me — and I finally got them yesterday.

Posted in appreciation, being together in a compassionate presence, embedded in God's Time, Heavens declare the Glory of God

A Yellow Royal Poinciana and the Joy of Living

Good Morning, God! What fun! As I was looking for what photo I wanted to share, I was listening to Dr. Dean Ornish speaking about Sustainable Changes. His main point is that changes that make us joyful are sustainable. And

Posted in appreciation, Enjoyment, healing, health, JOY, Motivation

All the Many Gifts we are Given

Good Morning, God! Just as you send Your Life Giving Rain on the Just and the Unjust alike — so too, do The Heavens declare Your Glory all over the world. Or more specifically, as we observed the other day,

Posted in A weekly day of rest, Abundant Life, appreciation, God as an Ongoing Gift

The Gift of Seeing — the Gift of Being Seen

Good Morning, God! This small green succulent is amazingly beautiful! I had seen it before, but yesterday I saw it in the sunlight and marveled at how it lit up. Thank You, God! Small simple pleasures are all around us.

Posted in appreciation, Light shining through, 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