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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.

favorite things

Posted on September 9, 2014 by dmdubay

A song popped into my head this morning…”My Favorite Things.” How is it that when I think of my favorite things, I feel better? Even thinking about making a list of them causes my heart to soar and puts a … Continue reading →

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The power of praise

Posted on September 7, 2014 by dmdubay

Interacting with others is frequently challenging. Not everyone I meet is equally appealing to me. Some rub me the wrong way. Some are so gifted jealousy arises within me. The list goes on. When I notice a negativity of thinking … Continue reading →

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new wine

Posted on September 7, 2014 by dmdubay

September 6 A satisfying fatigue enfolds me. I guess I could complain and say my back hurts and I’m exhausted after bottling fourteen cases of wine yesterday. But what fun we had! Bud and I and a couple of friends … Continue reading →

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Dragons and princesses

Posted on September 6, 2014 by dmdubay

September 5 What a shock! Wow! Those mean and ugly thoughts are in me. Unbidden they creep or leap in, seemingly out of nowhere. I can deny that they are there and lose touch with reality or I can act … Continue reading →

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fog

Posted on September 5, 2014 by dmdubay

September 4 I was in a fog this morning, literally. I could see the sun shining through the low layer of clouds and I remembered a time when I was flying for a commuter airline. On returning to our home … Continue reading →

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September 3

Posted on September 4, 2014 by dmdubay

I looked at the paper this morning. The headlines are always grim, so I chose instead, to read the article on the bottom half of the front page about a new playground dedicated to two boys who died in the … Continue reading →

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September 2nd

Posted on September 2, 2014 by dmdubay

Have you ever noticed how when you think negative thoughts your energy sags? I ran the New York City marathon once and in the last few miles my ankle, which had been sprained only a week before the race, began … Continue reading →

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September first

Posted on September 2, 2014 by dmdubay

September 1, 2014 – day one of doing away with grumbling and accentuating the positive. First thing this morning, I broke a glass and had an opportunity to practice right away. “Cool,” I said to myself. “Now I have incentive … Continue reading →

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New to blogging

Posted on September 1, 2014 by dmdubay

I don’t know much about blogging. I’ve had an aversion to the word, but it may have some redeeming value after all. I loved the movie, “Julie and Julia” and I could tell that Julie’s commitment to bake and blog … Continue reading →

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