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Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit
I have no idea why we say that, and I never did for the first 50 or so years of my life. We didn't have Elf on a Shelf, either. You learn so much from your parents. But whatever. First of all, I want you to know I'm fine. (And yes, a bit like Ruth's version in Louise...
Find the Good this New Year
Forget diets, exercise plans, cleaning the basement, praying more and worrying less-- all of that stuff will fall into place if you begin a very simple, deliberate practice of finding the good by intentionally seeking the positive in people and situations. Finding the...
A Bright Snowy Sunday Walk Postcard
It's crazy blowing snow and dark, again. They say we will get another 5-10 inches today, but yesterday was so great I can only hope there's another blue sky high in our future. In the meantime, here's a postcard of my walk home from yoga (9:30) and church (10:30)...
Sunday’s Thought (S)
"How can this be? Such calm, such peace, such solitude in this world of woe?" From David Budbill's poem, The Sixth of January. I was listening to the news of a woman suicide bomber in Russia killing 14 people at a market, when I looked out the door and that line...
Boxing Day at Camp Weasel, a Dec. 26 Postcard
A Christmas Acrostic
Christmas C is for Caroling in the Presbyterian church Christmas Eve, Caroline's princess outfit, and Christian's phone call right on cue. H is for Home for the Holidays, except for Justin who missed the ferry and couldn't fly because of all the snow. R is for the...
Sunday’s Thought
I was a little stuck this morning, thinking of my Sunday Thought. There's so much seasonal pressure, you know? I first thought a line from a hymn, or carol would do-- but there are so many rolling around in my head right now. Then I thought of something I heard...