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The Comfort of Being Together

Good Evening, God The penguin on the right is an older widowed female. The penguin on the left is a young widowed male. While the other penguins are eating and wandering around, these two stand together for hours — just

Posted in Being Together, Caring, caring for the widows and orphans, comfort, connecting, developing helpful definitions of love, Faithfulness, LOVE, the gift of persistent love

My Involuntary Sabbath

Good Evening, God, I saw this on my morning walk with my wonderful husband. And as I took the photo I thought about how good it is to focus on SMALL. Small beauties. Small joys. Small interactions. Now that my

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Posted in a new view of Commons, Caring, caring for the stranger in our midst, caring for the widows and orphans, Growth Opportunities, Sabbath as PLAY, sabbath dreaming, sabbath rest, the Growth Mindset

The View from Above

Good Evening, God, I couldn’t resist posting an image of Diamond Head taken from above.  Flying to the mainland I have caught a glimpse of the inside a few times.  But, it is still somewhat of a surprise seeing this

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Posted in Caring, caring for the widows and orphans, connecting, embedded in God's Time, LOVE, Sharing, The Flow of God's Love, time

Resisting Hopelessness

Hmm. You have told us in many ways and at many times what we can do . . . and You have told us what NOT to do. Please help us remember and follow.

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Posted in a prayer for healing, becoming the change I wish to see, caring for the widows and orphans, complexity, connecting, Expand my Heart

A Touch of Warmth and Color

People make the routines and work of life richer and warmer. It’s so important to make room in our days for real interactions with fellow humans — taking, or making, time to connect. Time to hear and see one another. That requires building margins into our days.

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Posted in caring for the widows and orphans, Colors, connections, listening, time

Evicting a 99 year old lady — and her dogs

She would be grateful for an extension. It isn’t easy to move — and it doesn’t get any easier as we get older — especial at 99! As for myself, I would be grateful if you could just get folks to read more about it in my friend’s blog. It’s savingbea.wordpress.com

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Posted in caring for the stranger in our midst, caring for the widows and orphans, Choosing to respond, Compassion

What’s wrong with this picture: Part Two

 Good Morning, God! This morning, out of the blue, Kit asked me about Queen Marie Antoinette and her remark about “Let them eat cake.” Was she being sarcastic? he asked. I did a double take, then thought about it, and

Posted in a matter of scale, caring for the widows and orphans, Haves and Have Nots

Another Wonderful Morning at the Beach

Ah, God, it is so easy to just see our family and friends. That must be why You command us to care for the stranger in our midst.

Posted in caring for the stranger in our midst, caring for the widows and orphans, interactions, stopping to see, Sunlight explored, thankfulness

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