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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.

mistakes

Posted on October 25, 2014 by dmdubay

There is much freedom in admitting mistakes. The perfectionist in me still lurks close to the surface, though. It takes humility to say, “I’m sorry, I did wrong,” and ask for forgiveness. But the relief it provides is liberating. One … Continue reading →

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child at heart

Posted on October 23, 2014 by dmdubay

I read a reflection the other day about laughing at oneself and reconnecting to the playfulness of childhood. The writer recommended playing with abandon: sliding down slides, swinging on swings, skipping down the street. I went for a walk that … Continue reading →

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freedom

Posted on October 23, 2014 by dmdubay

I finally got around to cleaning out my clothes closet and freed myself of many attachments. What fun! I was on a roll. Going through a stack of pants and jeans, I narrowed it down significantly. I found myself thinking, … Continue reading →

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love and grace

Posted on October 22, 2014 by dmdubay

One of my favorite prayers is the prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola: “Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will. All I have and call my own. You have given all to … Continue reading →

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Cranberries

Posted on October 21, 2014 by dmdubay

Every year since moving to Washington, I have wanted to return to Alaska in the fall to pick cranberries. Alaskan cranberries are the best! I planned to go this week since the flights are wide open. I called a friend … Continue reading →

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Now

Posted on October 19, 2014 by dmdubay

The final editing of my book is complete. What a wonderful thing to let go: the worry, the work and concentration. At some point I had to let go of the idea that it would be perfect. It is not. … Continue reading →

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compost

Posted on October 18, 2014 by dmdubay

Soon it will be time to put my gardens to bed for the winter. Fall is always a little sad for me. I must let go of the abundant and lush growing time of summer. The light diminishes. The warmth … Continue reading →

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hidden gifts

Posted on October 17, 2014 by dmdubay

I moved and rearranged my sewing area and found a whole box of things that needed mending, small things that would take only a few minutes to do—a button here, a small rip in a seam there—but they have lain … Continue reading →

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security

Posted on October 16, 2014 by dmdubay

October 14 I was looking for an important piece of paper yesterday and couldn’t find it amongst all the stacks of useless stuff on and around my desk. That cinches it! I will definitely begin letting go today. I had … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 15, 2014 by dmdubay

October 12 Sunday, a day of rest, but it seems that the only thing I have rested from is the need to control what I do and where I go. The day was planned out for me. It was exhausting … Continue reading →

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