Blog Archives

Clothing and the Common Arts

There is something quite satisfying in the process of selecting and combining what we wear. It is not Fine Art. But, it is Art nevertheless. Art in its most accessible form.

Tagged with: , , , ,
Posted in Art, choices, daughters, decision making, family visits

Quitting Our Old Way of Living?

This book is calling all of us to QUIT our old lives and start CHOOSING to LIVE NEW LIVES as FREE PEOPLE.

Tagged with: , , , , ,
Posted in Abundant Life, choices, health, self care as self compassion and humility

Rainbows and HOPE

Russell has mobilized young folks (and I guess old people, too) all over the world to call on their governments to HELP STOP KONY.

Tagged with: , , ,
Posted in choices, Choosing to respond, hope, Praying for our enemies

Skip Bo and the Games of Life

Now that I am retired I can create my own games. But I’m scared to actually do it.

Tagged with: , ,
Posted in accepting my ability to REDESIGN, authority over my life, Balancing and adjustments, choices, Choosing Meaning

Money and Time: And the Question of Enough

Living within our means is easier if we live and associate with people in the same “means” level

Tagged with: , , ,
Posted in appreciation, choices, Enjoyment, friends, living within limits

A walk in Downtown Honolulu

it is rather lowering to realize that my quality of life rests rather heavily on very small micro habits — like flossing. Like putting things away — right away.

Tagged with: , , , ,
Posted in choices, compassion to care for myself, Habits, walking not running

Dang! Still More Retirement Adjustments

It is just that Turns Have to be Made!

Tagged with: ,
Posted in Changing, choices, compassion to care for myself, courage to see myself, Discernment, inner paths of the heart, Prayer

‘Tis the Season of Invitations

the protective confines of limits

Tagged with: , , ,
Posted in choices, living within limits, loving limits, Positive Protective Limits

Early Morning Light and Hope

Good Morning, God! A new day is still an hour away. I am sitting in the stillness and silence and pondering Your Gift of A NEW DAY! New is a lovely word. Yesterday, I was looking at the pre-holiday clutter

Tagged with: , ,
Posted in choices, growing toward up, Growth Opportunities, hope

Noticing the World — and Myself

Good Morning, God! Sometimes the clouds and the things of the world are just so delightful that I have to STOP and take a photo. Thank You, God! These moments feel like gifts and I love them! And, maybe I’m

Tagged with: , , ,
Posted in being a Slow Learner, Changing, choices, Common sense and reasonableness

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