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music again
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
weather
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
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
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
October review
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
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
detachment
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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books
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
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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