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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

An Earth-Like Planet? Really?

Good Morning, God! An earth-like planet, God? The astronomers up at Keck Observatory are certainly excited! And It would be exciting to have another planet like earth out there. Given just HOW MANY galaxies there are — and HOW MANY

Posted in A God given diversity, Life on other planets, LOVE, reframing

Adding a Fifth Pillar to Lifestyle Medicine

Good Morning, God! I forget exactly how I came across an article by Dr. Mark Hyman on Lifestyle Medicine. But I like what he said: Overwhelming evidence proves that the most effective prevention and treatment for chronic diseases such as

Posted in becoming the change I wish to see, being repotted, being together in a compassionate presence, healing, LOVE

Happy Birthday, Patty!

Good Morning, God! Today is Patty’s Birthday! Let’s see, she would be 48 today. Only, up there with You, she might still be 18? Or do we somehow become our True Self — outside of Time? Now THAT’s a lovely

Posted in gifts and giftings, God wants to nourishes us, going THROUGH the sorrow, gratitude, LOVE

A Role Model and A Joy

Good Morning, God! Thank You, God, for my wonderful mother! I appreciate her more every day. A couple of days ago she left a message on my cell phone. Mind You, God, she never calls, so when I see a

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Posted in appreciation, LOVE, Mothers and Fathers, role models

Mango Days Fun Run TODAY!

Good Morning, God! Today’s the DAY! Our 8th annual Mango Days Fun Run — a 5k raising money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society — the cancer that took our Patty. It’s great to raise money for a good cause.

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Posted in connections, LOVE, Meaning, thankfulness

Gila Monsters and Being a New Creature in Christ

Good Day, God, What a delight to wake up early and go for a walk with Sandy up into Sabino Canyon. Sandy showed me the area where she goes for a weekly 3 hour retreat — sitting with You, God.

Posted in attitudes, Good News!, healing, LOVE, Prayer, responding to God's Spirit, stopping to see, thankfulness

The Post-Easter Work — Spiritual Spring Cleaning

Good Morning God! The Glories of Easter are still resounding in my ears — namely the Hallelujah Chorus. Standing there in church with the brass reverberating through my bones and the voices of dear friends soaring — ah, God, THANK

Posted in A Spiritual Spring Cleaning, an invitation to abundant life, appreciation, gratitude, Handel's Messiah, LOVE, respect, thankfulness, The Hallelujah Chorus

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