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A Special Thank You at the 2011 Mango Days Fun Run

Good Morning, God! Yesterday was the 9th running of the Mango Days Fun Run — a 5k fund raiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Tina has played the bagpipes at all 9 runs and I have always enjoyed her

Posted in appreciation, gratitude, thankfulness

Transitions — Portals — and a Slower Kind of Useful

Good Morning, God! Aaaah!  A wonderful Surprise Retirement dinner last night! A room filled with friends saying good-bye. A marvelous memory to close a long and fruitful second career. Thank You, God! I chose this photo to evoke the sense

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Posted in gratitude, thankfulness

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

Stumbling on an Historic Spot

Good Morning, God! Chance can led us in strange and unexpected ways, God. I recognized the name of the minister as we walked by her church in Williamstown. We met with her and she gave us a map to this

Posted in Changing, gratitude, Help me to see

Men (and Women) at Work

Good Morning, God! There is something fascinating about men at work. I was going to say “people” at work — but, then I stopped to wonder — would  “women” at work be as interesting to me? Hmm. Now days, God,

Posted in Definitions, Diversity, gender universes, generating options, gratitude, social support networks, Work

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

Kit off to the buses — for the Boston Marathon

Good Morning, God! Aiee! My Sweetie Pie is off to run a Marathon! And not just ANY Marathon — the Boston Marathon! I’m Very Proud of him, God, as I should be. But, this is also my “love gift” to

Posted in gratitude, LOVE, Risk, Running the Boston Marathon

A Completely Marvelous Day!

Good Morning, God! I don’t know when I have enjoyed a birthday more than I did yesterday!  It was just a completely marvelous day! Thank You! A few years ago, God, I might not have thought to thank You for

Posted in gratitude, Hearing, Sabbath as PLAY, sabbath rest, seeing, thankfulness

Thankfulness and Two Birthday Wishes

Good Morning, God! Wheee! Today is my birthday and I am SO THANKFUL! I am blessed — and I know it. And I would count the ways, God, but then I would be sitting here all day! I’m thankful that

Posted in gratitude, Growth Opportunities, healing, health, Helpful Hards, Prayer, thankfulness

Inner Healing and Clearing Clutter

Good Morning, God! Our dining room table is clear!  For five weeks it was Heaped with PILES of papers and folders and “things to do” that I had carried down from my office. Every time I got close to those

Posted in gratitude, healing, hearing myself, self care as self compassion and humility, thankfulness

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