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About dmdubay

Since retiring from Northwest Airlines and moving to the Pacific Northwest, I have more time to devote to writing. My first novel, "Tales of Two Sisters" was published over a year ago. I have been writing poetry for a long time and am attempting to collate my poetry into a short book, with pictures. A sequel to "Tales of Two Sisters" should be getting closer to completion soon. Gardening and tending the vineyard take a lot of time in the summer. Even though I love the outdoors, these activities do cut down on my writing. So I appreciate that wintertime allows me time to write. Writing, for me, is what brings things into focus and helps me to make sense of the things that life brings. It is a gift to me and I hope that it will be to you also.

music again

Posted on November 6, 2014 by dmdubay

Where would I be without music and poetry? Who would I become? What would occupy my time? How would I express the deepest part of myself? When would I find the answers to life’s biggest questions? Why even bother asking … Continue reading →

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weather

Posted on November 4, 2014 by dmdubay

The one word forecast for today’s weather on the front page was: miserable. And by late afternoon that would have been an accurate description. By the time nightfall came around, I would have described it as a dark and stormy … Continue reading →

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roots

Posted on November 3, 2014 by dmdubay

Today I am grateful mainly for my family. That means so many things, one of which is embracing my Finnish heritage and the long line of ancestors rooted in a culture that is embedded in my DNA. I used to … Continue reading →

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November – gratitude

Posted on November 2, 2014 by dmdubay

The theme for my November blog is gratitude. Actually it should be the theme of my entire life; there is so much for which to be grateful. It sounds like a simple task, doesn’t it? But we all have our … Continue reading →

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October review

Posted on October 31, 2014 by dmdubay

Well, I’ve practiced and reflected for a whole month on letting go. Has my load gotten any lighter? (I did lose a couple of pounds.) Truthfully, I did not get rid of all the useless junk around my house. I … Continue reading →

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the joys of weather

Posted on October 31, 2014 by dmdubay

The winter rains have begun and I’m spending more time inside. In a way it’s nice. I get to do indoor stuff—like sewing, knitting, organizing, writing, or reading. But I miss being outdoors, and unfortunately (or fortunately) I still have … Continue reading →

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detachment

Posted on October 29, 2014 by dmdubay

I don’t really think detachment means that I don’t care about things. I do care, passionately. It’s one thing to embrace life’s experiences with gusto and thoroughly enjoy what is offered each day, and an entirely different thing to be … Continue reading →

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the real me

Posted on October 29, 2014 by dmdubay

Approaching the end of October, I am relieved to be ending the focus on letting go of attachments. It is freeing, but sometimes painful. I thought of my mother this morning and remembered how lost I felt when she died, … Continue reading →

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books

Posted on October 27, 2014 by dmdubay

Books: I have thousands. How can I let them go? Some are so dear to me I would read them over and over—if I had the time. Others, I mean to get around to, but on starting them, I find … Continue reading →

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under the weather

Posted on October 26, 2014 by dmdubay

I have been under the weather the past few days. (That’s a great expression, especially here in western Washington. I looked up the origin of the expression and found it has nautical origins. The most common explanation is that a … Continue reading →

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