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Graduation Day in Tucson

But, the good news is that courage begets courage. Overcoming a fear makes for Self-Respect.

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Posted in connections, courage, education, Endurance, Families

A Gray Day with Dash of Courage

I think the bigger problem is that I PUSH the things I am afraid of DOWN, down below consciousness.

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Posted in courage, fears

Playing Games and Designing “Games”

Good Morning, God! Yesterday I was at my Mom’s — playing cards with her. In order to get more fresh air into her apartment I turn off her A/C and open her sliding door and the door to the hall.

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Posted in courage, Fun, Play, Uncategorized

An American Spring?

Good Morning, God! Hmmm. Not long ago one of my blogs had a graph showing the top 1% of Americans having wealth going UP UP UP! The next 2% were mostly holding their own. But the other 97% were getting

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Posted in a hand up, adjusting, Anger, Compassion, courage

Why Not Us?

Good Morning, God! While I was looking through the latest Rotarian magazine, this photo caught my eye. It was a photo of Sweden’s Uppsala University which is hosting the newest Rotary Peace Center. I think its official name is the

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Posted in courage, Peace

After the Launch — the hard work of keeping up

Good Morning, God! Why are these people wearing regular clothes? I guess part of my mind was expecting astronauts to still be in space suits. I haven’t kept up, have I God. Keeping up is getting harder! I have an

Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, asking for help for myself, being a Slow Learner, compassion to care for myself, courage

And whence is Courage . . .

Good Morning, God! I have BEGUN! The day before yesterday —  while I was sitting in Centering Prayer — I realized how FRIGHTENED I was about creating a website for Patty. I had bought the site, Mango-Days.com the day before.

Posted in courage, Creating, fears, Feeling our feelings

Space shuttles, Politicians and the Future

Good Morning, God! I was VERY surprised to learn that all Chinese journalist were barred from attending the launch of our space shuttle last week. Had I missed some major new event?  Was China no longer a “friend?” It turned

Posted in Common sense and reasonableness, courage, fears, Focus on what unites us, Space stations and the Future

Palm Sunday and Holy Week

“The church, entrusted with the earth’s glory, believes that in each person is the Creator’s image and that everyone who tramples it offends God.” Oscar Romero

Posted in Compassion, courage, Holy Week, LOVE, Palm Sunday, Peace

Courage and Humility — A Tribute to the Japanese People

Good Morning, God! In the past few days I have gotten two memorable posts on Japan. The first was an email from a friend who has a son living in Japan. It contained stories of the Japanese people’s responses to

Posted in Affirmation, courage, humility, imagining, Meaning

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