If we could lift understandingto indigenous teachingsexpand our loveto earth, sky, and seaMake personal gain tabooand Ancients a weigh point If we could witness the mountainsslow floating across the skyand touch the dolphin’s soulanxiously swimmingwhere tuna are netted Would we cower at our insignificanceor move forward, learning to acceptthat all of life is deeply woveninto […]
I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
One Woman's Quest II 
Such pretty ornaments! It will be just my husband and I for Christmas as well.
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Here’s hoping it is a peaceful and restful day.
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The tree looks lovely! Do everything you can to make Xmas special… Merry Xmas to both of you 🤗
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Merry Christmas to you Terri. Let’s pray for peace and joy.
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Thank you so much 😊 Rita here 🤗
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Lol. Senior’s moment. Same sentiment.
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Wishing you and yours a very merry Christmas VJ! My hubby and I are staying home also, and we’re looking forward to spending a relaxed day together. I hope you and Ric enjoy a relaxing, peaceful day together.
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We will, thanks Terri. Merry Christmas to the both of you.
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These are beautiful! That little blue fish is so cute! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. We hesitated about decorating the tree, but it does bring some delight.
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That’s the one that caught my attention as well.
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🙂 ❤ !
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Merry Christmas, V.J.
Beautiful tradition.
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Thanks so much. Peace to you.
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You are welcome.
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