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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.

the birds

Posted on October 14, 2014 by dmdubay

October 10 How difficult it is to let go of an experience that has been so luxuriantly blessed! I want it to go on and on and yet my life at home awaits me. Sometimes I ruin the finals moments … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 13, 2014 by dmdubay

October 8 I walked along the edge of a cliff today and it was difficult to let go of my fear of falling—in fact, I was not successful. But a part of me was able to set it aside and … Continue reading →

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catching up

Posted on October 11, 2014 by dmdubay

October 6 Routines have got to go. On vacation I can no longer get out of bed and walk, as though on autopilot, to turn the coffee maker on and sit down to my daily readings and meditation. I will … Continue reading →

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every day?

Posted on October 5, 2014 by dmdubay

Another thing to let go of today is my plan to post a blog every day. We will be out of wi-fi contact for several days on a kayak trip. So the good news for you is that you get … Continue reading →

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plans

Posted on October 5, 2014 by dmdubay

For me, letting go also means letting go of plans and expectations. I like to be in control of how I spend my time, but sometimes, circumstances change and others have a greater influence on the day’s outcome than I … Continue reading →

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essentials

Posted on October 4, 2014 by dmdubay

When I flew for the airlines, often I would be called to go on a trip with very little notice. What I needed for the journey had to be packed in minutes. Normally, the essentials were already in the suitcase … Continue reading →

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hanging on

Posted on October 3, 2014 by dmdubay

I didn’t think it would be this difficult. But it takes a lot of thought before I blithely start throwing things out. Much soul searching will be needed to evaluate what is really important for my life’s journey. I don’t … Continue reading →

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lightening the load

Posted on October 2, 2014 by dmdubay

It’s a new month and a new theme. I was going to say that the theme would be “getting rid of stuff,” but to stay with the idea of accentuating the positive, I will focus, instead, on letting go, lightening … Continue reading →

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a look at September

Posted on October 1, 2014 by dmdubay

A review of the first month of blogging: Accentuate the Positive (sounds like a song.) Oh, the temptation to grumble and complain! Life throws us many opportunities to either grow in goodness or to give in and focus on what … Continue reading →

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paradox

Posted on September 30, 2014 by dmdubay

I was blessed and graced to join a gathering of spiritual directors today. The variety of gifts in the women attending was astonishing, but in spite of differences, they shared a common vision. All were caring and compassionate, open to … Continue reading →

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