Blog Archives

Out in the Rain — Looking through Layers

Good Morning, God! Last night I really wanted Korean food and Kit, my wonderful husband, agreed. So off we went to our local Yummy Korean BBQ. I love viewing the world through car windows, God. When I am the driver,

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Posted in Communication, complexity, gender universes, layer upon layer, mental maps

For Real: Women ARE Better Listeners

Good Morning, God! I admit it, God, I laughed gleefully when I saw photos of the Male Brains at rest. Worse, yet, I called my beloved husband in to look! The Male Brain at rest is basically OFF. I mean,

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Posted in Communication, Diversity, gender universes

Story Tellers in our family

Good Morning, God! I’m back to Story Tellers. My father was such a good story teller that he often had to get up out of his chair to act out full body motions. He had sound effects, too. His granddaughter

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Posted in Communication, connecting, JOY, Stories

Storytellers vs. journalists; moths vs. bats

Good Morning, God! Look at this wonderful man, my husband Kit! A GOOD man, God! And, rather more importantly for this story, he is also a very good journalist. Accuracy is his passion. I, however, am a Story Teller. Accuracy

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The Return of the Parents

Good Morning, God! And a good, good morning it is! Sandy and Dave have returned home and I am no longer The Responsible Party! Sigh. I had forgotten just HOW responsible parents are. I love my grandsons, but I am

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Posted in Communication, hugs, LOVE

Steve Jobs — Icon and Inspiration

Good Morning, God! A sad, sad day, God. Yesterday Steve Jobs left us and went to be with You. Has he been after You yet to “Make Your Universe More User Friendly?” Just joking, God! But, then, maybe I’m not.

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Posted in Art, beauty, Communication

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

The Zoom and the Value of Closeups

Good Morning, God! One of the things I love best about taking photos is the control I have over what I see. I love the zoom, God. I don’t have to let backgrounds intrude if I don’t want to. A

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Posted in Communication, Focus on what unites us, seeing, Sharing

Understanding Mom’s Cat — Hearing What Is Not Said

Good Morning, God! I have finally discovered that Queen Katrina, Mom’s Cat, loves to be scratched sort of roughly. I grew up with cats that loved to be petted gently — not handled “roughly,” so it took me a while

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Posted in Communication, Hearing, interspecies contact, small mysteries, so much to learn

A Window into Our Valley and Our Thoughts

Good Morning, God! I do love seeing familiar things from new perspectives. Amazingly, I was at 24 Hour Fitness the other day — yes, exercising — when I looked out the window and saw Our Valley. The angles were such

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Posted in Communication, Hearing, living within limits, seeing

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