Blog Archives

The Green of Kapiolani Park

Good Morning, God! Yesterday it was breakfast at the Hau Tree Lanai — a lovely bit of Old Hawaii. The ocean is always a delight to be near, but it was the incredible GREEN of the grass of Kapiolani Park

Posted in appreciation, Feeling our feelings, Regret -- acknowledging and releasing it

Land, Sea and Sky — Voyages of Re-Becoming

Good Morning, God! I am back in the work week again, God — but I don’t plan on rushing. Life is such a marvelous gift. I want to appreciate it — savor it — stare at it. Yesterday morning the

Posted in appreciation, delight, LOVE, seeing

Twilight on the Marina

Good Morning, God! This photo was taken last week just after picking up prescriptions for my mom.  It was a comfort just to stand there and appreciate the tranquility. There is something so peaceful about water, God. Today, for the

Posted in a prayer for healing, appreciation, LOVE

Appreciating Hawaii in December

Good Morning, God! I just got an email from my brother, saying it was expected to RAIN there in Grass Valley for the next two weeks. I like rain. And we NEED rain. But, it is a lovely thing to

Posted in A God given diversity, appreciation, Balancing and adjustments, Farmers' Markets, growing toward up

The Awesome Creativity of LIFE, but ARSENIC?

Good Morning, God! Aaah! Yet another scientific dogma SHATTERED! The building blocks of life were known to be: carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous and sulfur. That was THAT! But a young NASA scientist, Felisa Wolfe-Simon, was fascinated at how crustaceans

Posted in appreciation, Hearing, Life on other planets, respect, Rethinking

An Air plant — through a Rose Colored Camera

Good Morning, God! Such an unexpected touch of color my camera gave to this humble air plant! But, I confess, God, I LIKE looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. I think COLOR is a wonderful idea! I hope you

Posted in appreciation, being together in a compassionate presence, Colors, seeing, setting my life in context

Words about Wonder from the Poet Denise Levertov

Good Morning, God! Denise Levertov said it so well, God, in her poem Primary Wonder: “Days pass when I forget the mystery. Problems insoluble and problems offering their own ignored solutions jostle for my attention, they crowd its antechamber along

Posted in acknowledging my need for prayer, appreciation, attunement, beauty, busy as an attack strategy, Meaning, mindfulness

Dining in Little Tehran with my Daugher

Good Morning, God! It was Goodbye Tucson and Hello Little Tehran — or Tehrangeles as the hub of the half million Iranians in Los Angeles is called. Suz and I picked the Flame Restaurant and asked for the table set

Posted in appreciation, daughters, LOVE, people as gifts, relationships, thankfulness, the joy of sharing, the layers of life

Front Doors, Inner Doors and Open Doors

Good Morning, God! HUZZAH! The beloved Parents have returned! And I am back to adjunct status! No more setting an alarm for 5:30 to make sure all gets done in good order. No more responsibility! But, it has been a

Posted in appreciation, being together in a compassionate presence, doors and doorways, LOVE, Perspective, respect, responsibility

A “Perfect” Crescent Moon and A Band Competition

Good Morning, God! Sandy arrives HOME this afternoon. Ian called her in Australia — in distress — and Mark called having gotten her email saying their flight left in two hours so they could be called before then. Ian’s distress

Posted in appreciation, background / foreground questions, breathing in Your Spirit, God wants to nourishes us, Perfect

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