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The Storm Departs

Good Morning, God! All is still, quiet and dark. The sounds of Kit making coffee come up from the kitchen. And I re-see the GLORIOUS CLOUDS that stopped me in my tracks last evening as I was leaving Kahala Mall.

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, Light, Light shining through, LOVE

The sounds of wind and rain

Good Morning, God! This morning there is the sound of rain dripping off the eaves. Yesterday, leaving my Mom’s place I was stopped by the SOUND of the wind stirring the fronds of this palm tree. It was almost musical.

Posted in comfort, Hearing, LOVE

iLife, My Life and the Problems with Upgrades

Good Morning, God! I am still a little tired from — but so thankful for — a December filled with family and friends. Actually, I am grateful for a LIFE filled with Family and Friends. My desk is cluttered. My

Posted in Growth Opportunities, LOVE, pain, Prayer, Trusting God

A Silent Morning — A Thankful Morning

Good Morning, God! Thank YOU for a lovely DAY, yesterday — a day which was mostly about preparing to welcome into our home our “Family of Friends.” I had such a good time preparing that I am sure it must

Posted in being together in a compassionate presence, connections, Expand my Heart, gratitude, LOVE, thankfulness

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

Off to see Kit

Good Morning, God! Wheee. . . A STRESSFUL TIME! Kit and I agreed that we would let the doctor make the call on whether Kit ran this year’s Honolulu Marathon or not. Because of a staph infection on his left

Posted in connections, LOVE, Prayer, Trusting God

Dining in Little Tehran with my Daugher

Good Morning, God! It was Goodbye Tucson and Hello Little Tehran — or Tehrangeles as the hub of the half million Iranians in Los Angeles is called. Suz and I picked the Flame Restaurant and asked for the table set

Posted in appreciation, daughters, LOVE, people as gifts, relationships, thankfulness, the joy of sharing, the layers of life

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

Being HEARD into Speaking

Good Morning, God! This is Part 4 of my multifaceted Trip! This is the Part where I am not just Tutu but Mother and Mother-in-law — the Belle Mama. And, as is always the case with more “roles” the interactions

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Posted in connections, daughters, Hearing, listening, LOVE

Front Doors, Inner Doors and Open Doors

Good Morning, God! HUZZAH! The beloved Parents have returned! And I am back to adjunct status! No more setting an alarm for 5:30 to make sure all gets done in good order. No more responsibility! But, it has been a

Posted in appreciation, being together in a compassionate presence, doors and doorways, LOVE, Perspective, respect, responsibility

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