Blog Archives

On Being HOME

Good Morning, God HOME is an under-utilized resource! At least, MY Home is. (Kit would remind me, God, that it is OUR Home. But, I am thinking of my portion of it . . . not wanting to drag his

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Posted in rest, sabbath rest, self care as self compassion and humility, setting my life in context, time

Reflections on Retirement

Good Morning, God! Decompression (from my second retirement) is happening rather slowly — but it IS happening. My week seems a bit more free. My time is more my own. And, I have more time to share with others — yesterday

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Posted in a series of molts and upgrades, living within limits, rest, seeing, setting my life in context

Rainbows and Relaxation

Good Morning, God! In just a few minutes I will be off to the 7 a.m. service. My friend Becky is giving the sermon this Laity Sunday, and I’m looking forward to hearing her. And the best thing of all,

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Posted in God's Time, sabbath rest, sacred space, seeing myself as a sheep, setting my life in context

What happened to MY Overfill Alarm?

Good Morning, God! I just happened to notice this small little box the other day while I was getting gas. I didn’t remember ever seeing it before. It clearly says it is an “Overfill Alarm.” My instant response was WHY

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Posted in Borrowing from the Body's Bank, busy, setting my life in context, systematic rebuilding required, The difficulty of changing

Looking Forward to a Day of Puttering and Praying

Good Morning, God! I awoke to find Kit down watching tennis at Wimbledon. Later he and Suz will enjoy chatting about it. As for me, God, there is something delicious about two slow sabbath days ahead! Days to pray and

Posted in a prayer for healing, Prayer, processing on deeper levels, sabbath rest, sacred space, setting my life in context

On Being Between — Travel and Transitions

Good Morning, God! This morning Kit and I fly back home — spending most of the day BETWEEN Tucson and Honolulu. I feel “between” God. I think I am in the middle of a “molt” which tends to make me

Posted in Between, Holy Saturday, setting my life in context, The difficulty of changing, Transitions

An Air plant — through a Rose Colored Camera

Good Morning, God! Such an unexpected touch of color my camera gave to this humble air plant! But, I confess, God, I LIKE looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. I think COLOR is a wonderful idea! I hope you

Posted in appreciation, being together in a compassionate presence, Colors, seeing, setting my life in context

A Towering Cloud and More Healing Humility

To Let Go. To DROP IT ALL into YOUR HANDS. Ah, THAT makes room for Your Healing, God — Your HEALING.

Posted in healing, Heavens declare the Glory of God, humility, Humility or Needing Help!, Perspective, setting my life in context

The Hammer Museum, Dr. Pozzi and Capitalism

Good Morning, God! Thank You for small serendipitous moments! One of them was when Suz and I stumbled upon the Hammer Museum on a Thursday night — a night when it was both open late and free! Even better, in

Posted in beauty, complexity, food questions, Help me to see, setting my life in context

Saint Anne, the Patron Saint of Grandmothers

Good Morning, God! Sandy has taken Ian to school and is now biking. I am back into my book – Traveling with Pomegranates — and have just come upon the idea of St. Anne — the mother of Mary —

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Posted in gender universes, Roots, setting my life in context, the gift of persistent love, the importance of Grandmothers

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