I believe that we are offered up opportunities to practice and rewrite the places in our souls where we have not best served ourselves. -- Norma Colman Yes, I am quoting myself this morning. This was written a decade ago and I rediscovered the words this winter. My sister, Beth Nyland, and I discussed Sabbath … Continue reading A Year of Listening: Week 20
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A year of Listening, Week 12
Go on with a spirit that fears nothing. -- Homer These words reside on my refrigerator door. I have given these words no notice, no thought for months. Today is a cranky day. Going on is not as appealing as staying in pajamas. The spirit is cowering. Who gave me this magnet? Why have I … Continue reading A year of Listening, Week 12
A Gift for the Groom
I volunteered to paint the groom's tie for a spring wedding, and yet I had never painted a tie before. I assembled paint, tools, and the tie. I sorted through what I know about Jeff: energy and composure. Here is the result. For whom would you want a tie painted? What words would you choose … Continue reading A Gift for the Groom
A Year of Listening, Week 6
Find out who you are and do it on purpose. --Dolly Parton
A Year of Listening, Week 4
The only questions that really matter are the ones you ask yourself. --Ursala K. LeQuin
Game Day
Monday was my personal Game Day. I didn't know that was what I was having until I was 2 hours into it. It started out as the day to sort and rearrange the four file drawers in my work space. I planned to transform the drawer space from storage into work enhancement. As I emptied drawers, … Continue reading Game Day