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Driving to Grandma’s on Christmas Eve Past
Many times I was sitting in the back of the red Oldsmobile Delta 88 as my father drove us to Grandma’s Christmas Eve. When I was a kid, it seemed to take forever to get there. When I was a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Christmas Eve, Christmas tree, family, memories, pressure cooker, ribs, Stop the Cavalry, thankful
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Happy Birthday, Grandma
Today is the day you would have turned 92. But, you didn’t want to. You told me about not wanting to live anymore, not seeing the point, not feeling useful, not being able to do the things you … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday, death, family, fishing, grandma, mountaineering, only child, outdoors, pictures, regret, skiing
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dog gone but not forgotten
Thinking about Cooper. Been gone almost three months now. Was with me for twelve years. Twelve years for the poor beast with an unstable leader. I got him from the humane society in Tacoma. His age estimated to be … Continue reading
Posted in animals, waxing philosophical
Tagged animals, blessing, death, dogs, hiking, hope, life after death, love of animals
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10,000 steps by noon
For the past few Tuesdays I have met a goal of 10,000 steps by noon. I have also gotten up before 5:00 am and gone to the gym…on my day off. This may seem crazy but I really like the … Continue reading
Posted in health and fitness, waxing philosophical
Tagged antidepressant, change, exercise, garden, gym, harvest, seasons, steps, sunflowers, thoughts, weather
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let’s just have a beer
My day begins with good intentions. Upon arising I usually intend to go back to bed immediately upon returning home. After being awake for about fifteen minutes my thoughts change to better intentions. After work I will walk the dog … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, blog, caregiving, caring, change, desire, exhaustion, intentions, nursing, quitting, thoughts
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thoughts on our humanity
Should I love my neighbor or lock him out? Should I trust that those seeking help are sincere or should I be wary? Should I see others as other humans or as potential terrorists? It really shouldn’t have to be … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, compassion, fear, hate, Jesus, Muslim, neighbor, religion, self-preservation, terrorist, thoughts, writing
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into the darkness
The darkness is upon us. Soon it will be dark most of the time and I will be counting down the days until we near the celebration of the birth of Jesus when the days start getting longer. I remember … Continue reading
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Tagged All Souls Day, Dalai Lama, darkness, death, depression, forgiveness, Halloween, heaven, Jesus, mortality, reincarnation, sprituality
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a little more Martha than Mary
When Jesus came to the home of Mary and Martha, Martha welcomed him. Her sister, Mary, sat at his feet and listened to him while Martha was “distracted by all her many tasks.” Yes, I imagine woman’s work in biblical … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, Jesus, kitchen, Martha, Mary, Mary and Martha, nursing, religion, spirituality, woman's work, women's spirituality
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The Contemplatress 