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Alive, Well and in Second Place

Good Afternoon, God! Actually, I have no idea WHAT time it is — well, OK 2:00 p.m. in Denver which is where we are for a few more minutes. THANK YOU!  Before Kit runs a marathon it becomes really clear

Posted in family visits, gratitude, grit

The incredible VALUE of Family and Friends

Good Morning, God! Our daughters are in their own homes now — Suz leaving on the 31st and Sandy on 1/3. And I MISS THEM! Not only do I miss them but I am more AWARE of their incredible VALUE

Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, being a Slow Learner, Choosing to respond, connections, daughters, family visits

The HUNT for Mom’s Around-the-World Travel Diary

Good Morning, God! For some time — years — my Mom has thought that I had her travel diary. I had looked. And LOOKED. But, I couldn’t find it. However, on Christmas, our daughter, Suzanne, became aware of Mom’s distress

Posted in family visits, gifts and giftings, tenacity

Families — God’s Favorite Forge

I am only an “intermittent grownup.”

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Expand my Heart, family visits, Forgiven!, Forgiving, LOVE, Perspective

Growth Opportunities and Seasonal Stress

Good Morning, God! I can still hear raindrops dripping off the eaves — but not the steady downpour of yesterday! I love the rain. But, could it clear, God, enough for us to see the Red Lunar Eclipse tonight? Kit

Posted in A God given diversity, family visits, growing toward up, Growth Opportunities

Christmas is Coming — Joy is Here

Good Morning, God! The rain held off last night and we had a lovely “family dinner” up at the OCC. It was really a Stanford Club function, but we — plus Kit’s brother, RC, and Larie and Martha Lee —

Posted in connections, Conversations, family visits, gratitude, thankfulness

Bittersweet Sunsets and Goodbyes

Good Morning, God! What an altogether marvelous time I had in Tucson! While there I read Jon Katz latest book — about a border collie on a sheep farm — and it is such a perfect analogy for my stay.

Posted in Expand my Heart, family visits, LOVE, respect

Food, a Sixth Love Language!

Good Morning, God! I’ve been chatting with the boys — young men, really — about the Five Love Languages — I like to keep bringing that topic up. Let’s see, the five are Gifts, Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Quality

Posted in family visits, food questions, humility

The Sugar Snake and Me

Seeing the “Sugar Snake” as part of my Reptilian Brain

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Posted in authority over my life, being a Slow Learner, courage to see myself, family visits, Help me to see, images, interspecies contact, Mistakes, processing on deeper levels, Queen of my Life

Tucson Skies — And a Tutusaurus Visits

Good Morning, God! This was the sky that greeted me as I rode off from the Tucson airport with Sandy! So Beautiful! I love Your Clouds, God. Of course, they are more colorful at Sunrise and Sunset. But I find

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Posted in A God given diversity, adjusting, appreciation, attunement, connecting, family visits

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