I have a tendency to want to push things a little bit closer to “better.” That includes pushing myself. Pushing and pulling spouses, however, is ever so counter productive.
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Thoughts on being seen — and being valued
Tagged with: acceptance, being seen as we are, normal is boring
Posted in Belonging to each other, Families, LOVE, respect
Posted in Belonging to each other, Families, LOVE, respect
Sorcerers and the Accelerating Future
Patients as respected participants in the research projects! Now, that’s the kind of future that can’t come too soon!
Tagged with: Amy Farber, Frank Moss, LAM Treatment Alliance, MIT Media Lab, Sorcerers and Their Apprentices
Posted in connecting, Creating, Curiosity, Play, Possibilities, respect
Posted in connecting, Creating, Curiosity, Play, Possibilities, respect
Bromeliad Leaves, Connections and Respect
I feel as if I am just barely touching the Deep Importance of the Logarithmic Acceleration of Internet Connections. It is as if my mind knows it is BIG and IMPORTANT but is blind to how or why or what it might mean.
Tagged with: bromeliad leaves, connections, learning as making connections
Posted in connecting, connections, respect, Sharing
Posted in connecting, connections, respect, Sharing
Pythons and Parents and Hibernating Parts
Good Morning, God! For several days an amazing fact about snakes has been bouncing around in my mind. I learned that Snakes can go without food from six months to two years and still continue to grow. Extreme energy efficiency…
Tagged with: Accidentally reactivating old roles, Mother Bear wakes up but can't count
Posted in Families, family visits, growing toward up, respect
Posted in Families, family visits, growing toward up, respect
Marriage: Pushing and Pulling Us Toward Growth
Good Morning, God! I love this man’s voice, God! He sounds kind — compassionate and intelligent — which is a great combination for a pastor. Well, for anyone. I’ve heard some of his sermons on podcasts and enjoyed them. Then…
Character — Doing the Right Thing
Good Morning, God! I want to get this blog out early to share this great story. Sara Tucholsky was a senior playing softball for Western Oregon. She’s only 5’2″ and she’d never hit a home run. But she did hit…
Stopping to See: The Aloha Tower and Hard Facts
Good Morning, God! Yesterday I was off to downtown to get my teeth cleaned and checked. As I was walking along, I looked to my right and there was the Aloha Tower. There were only a few yards of visibility…
Respecting Others: The CORE of Good Manners
Good Morning, God! A friend loaned me the book, Essential Manners for Couples, by Peter Post (yes, the great grandson of The Emily Post.) Actually, it was more like an “assignment,” so I have been dutifully chugging along, about one…
Machines, Bodies, Pet Lambs and Respect
Good Morning, God! I just heard our morning paper come — thumping against our door. I’m Up before the paper, God! But, I have had almost nine hours of sleep — and I shall return to bed for more. My…
On Being Between — Honolulu and Boston
Good Whenever, God! I am HAPPILY still IN BETWEEN Honolulu and Boston — My Body is in Boston — and it is slowly “gathering” the rest of me. This is a NEW experience, God. Normally, I “Soldier On” following along…
A Moment with God 