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 
Crap! I hope your recovery is smooth and painless, VJ!
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Thanks Susi.
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You’re welcome!
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Oh dang – that’s too bad about Covid. Hope the GI stuff is the only complication.
Love funky Santa. Looks like he’s gone around the world! Hope you both are better soon! ❤
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Thanks Wynne.
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I love your funky Santa, and I wish you a speedy recovery.
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Thanks Eugi
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Most welcome, VJ. 💖
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Hope you’re on your way to getting well. It’s for sure still going around.
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It really is. Our local hospital has just been closed due to an outbreak. Thanks.
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Hope you both get better soon. Hugs
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Thanks Sadje
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🤗🤗🤗
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Your funky Santa is perfect.
Rest up, and hope you feel better soon. (K)
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Thanks K
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Love, love, love your funky Santa…but I’d rather you not have funky Covid. Just saying. Hope you and Ric recover well. Sending big hugs! 💕💕💕
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Thanks Victoria. Covid is not funky, or fun at all.
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Right you are, dear one. Take care – always! 🥰
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I love your funky Santa and hope the Paxlovid does its job. Speedy recovery to you both! I do hear snow is coming to us. Stay cozy!
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Is it? I suppose it’s time. Stay safe, Sarah.
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Oh, no! I’m so sorry to hear you and Ric have Covid. Hopefully, the Paxlovid will mitigate its effects. I love your whimsical Christmas art piece.
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Thanks Liz. Ric seems to be coming out of it fine. I’m hanging in. 🙃
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You’re welcome, VJ. 🙂
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