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Peace Meeting Disrupted By Vegetation Attack
Dignity and the gag reflex do not go together. Continue reading
Worst Christmas Became Most Memorable Christmas
Heartwarming Christmas story. Continue reading
The Bomb & Me
I’m alive because other people died. Are there reasons behind what’s called “fate” that we can’t fathom? Continue reading
Posted in consequences, global, memory, non-violence, peace, values
Tagged consequences, global, memory, non-violence, nuclear, peace, values
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How To Time Travel
You can time travel too. Really. Continue reading
Geeky Year
If you define a geek as tech informed and sci fi savvy, I’m no geek. But define geek as “a person so immersed in an interest that he or she is out of the mainstream,” and I’m in. According to … Continue reading
Save Moments In A Memory Jar
Start a new memory tradition with a Memory Jar, Memory Chest, or Memory Log Book. Continue reading
Posted in attention, elders, family, gifts, memory, mindfulness, writing
Tagged attention, elders, family, gifts, memory, mindfulness, writing
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Imaginary Motherhood
The real me falls terribly short. I kvetch. I plot giant world saving accomplishments while forgetting to water the plants. I fuss and grumble and speaking of short, I’m also shorter than everyone in the house. That can’t be right. In my imagination I am tall.
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Posted in family, home, imagination, memory, mothering
Tagged memory, mother's day, motherhood
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How The Secret Garden Saved Me
Adults may never glimpse the complex inner lives of children. Here’s one view. Continue reading
Posted in books, girls, literature, memory, mothering, selfhood
Tagged books, faith, girls, inner life, literature, memory, mothering, selfhood
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Mine Is The Wrong Kind Of Lust
To me there’s soul-drenching nourishment that comes of contemplation, quiet, and service.
No wanderlust, instead I lust after roots. Continue reading
What Do Your Gifts Say?
There’s meaning embedded in our gifts. We have certain intentions as we shop, wrap, anticipate giving, and finally offer the gift. Our efforts try to say something. Continue reading
