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A Joyful Event

Queen Elizabeth II knighting Captain Tom Moore for his significant fundraising for NHS Good Evening, God I had read about how Captain Tom Moore had pledged to walk 100 laps of his backyard before his 100th birthday — in order

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Posted in a matter of scale, acknowledging another's existence, Affirmations, appreciation, Awe, Being a Blessing, Belonging to each other, Blessing, Choosing Meaning, Choosing to respond, connecting, Giving, growing toward up, Growth Opportunities

My Crossing the Finish Line is Just the Beginning

And the idea of giving love gifts — making deposits in each other’s Love Bank Account — has been particularly useful for Kit and me.

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Posted in Giving, LOVE, Motivation, relationships

A Walk from Kakaako to Queens and back

pull me out of my stuckness and into Your Greater Out-of-Doors.

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Posted in Giving, Light, LOVE, people as gifts, Venturing out of the shallows?

Being Happy with What we Have — a Life Enhancer

Good Morning, God! I splurged on an orchid this Saturday — just before I went into the Farmers’ Market. Earlier a friend had told me that she has to get there really early to get orchids with more than one

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Posted in Giving, gratitude

Working Together — Making Music & Donating to Quake Relief

Good Morning, God! Yesterday evening we went to what was to be a joint concert with the Honolulu Community Band and the Omiya Community Band. Only their flight from Japan was scheduled for two hours AFTER the earthquake! They couldn’t

Posted in Giving, meaningful work, Music, organized, supportive organizational structures

Size and Numbers Don’t Seem to Matter to God

Good Morning, God! I brought this rose in from my miniature garden a few days ago and I love looking at it! It’s so small — yet just perfect. It is even fragrant. Often I look at it and smile.

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Posted in a matter of scale, gifts and giftings, Giving, Help me to see, Venturing out of the shallows?

Helping Caregivers start businesses — Economic “Reforestation”

Good Morning, God! Well, You woke me EARLY and with this photo in my heart/mind — or whatever part You work with The message that has been running around and around in my mind is THIS: If you want to

Posted in a hand up, Advocates for Africa's Children, Africa Works, being planted, Choosing to respond, connecting, connections, creativity in loving service, Giving, JOY

Hedgehogs and Mother Teresa

Good Morning, God I’ve never seen a real hedgehog and I think this is the first photo of a hedgehog that I’ve seen. One look at his adorable little face and I was more than ready to donate to a

Posted in Advocates for Africa's Children, Giving, Our Extended Family - all creatures great and small

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