Observations

Quieting the Thinker

April 9, 2012 Observations

Yesterday, as I sat in Agape Church listening to Michael Bernard Beckwith, my mind wandered during his Easter afternoon message. Instead of listening, I thought about arriving too early, seeing Robin Wright Penn in the ladies room, and the condition of my life. (Come back into the service, Grace.) So, I thought about Michael’s speaking [...]

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Color in Fashion

March 13, 2012 Observations

While watching Carrie prance around in brown chiffon Prada I drew a picture of fashion I hoped to be proud of. Red slacks, floral blouse, green hat, my oh my Anthropologie catalog tells me to give color a try. “Al oo eta” bouncing color dancers from the latest Target ad Spin color through our typical, [...]

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Medusa of Weeds

November 27, 2011 Observations

A remnant of weeds are left after weeks of digging. The 25′ x 7′ block of what used to be grass is full of thick, twisted shoots, some reaching 18″ into the ground. At first, I fought with this chore. Then, I remembered saying, “I’d rather be tilling the land” when I first struggled learning [...]

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Butterfly Transformation

November 2, 2011 Observations

Upon entering the eighty degree greenhouse of the Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara Falls, Ontario, hundreds of wings whisked by our faces. Their endless movements challenged me to chase them down, snapping my camera to record their colorful marks. Nature transformed brown furry shells into striking color patterns. It’s the species I most relate to because of their [...]

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Meetup Groups born from 9/11

September 11, 2011 Observations

As a member of two Meetup Groups, it was interesting to hear that the concept began from 9/11 to grow local communities. This email has the story. Fellow Meetuppers, I don’t write to our whole community often, but this week is special because it’s the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and many people don’t know that [...]

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Have you experienced a loss of appetite?

August 25, 2011 Observations

Has anyone else out there experienced a drastic loss of appetite, where few foods satisfy your hunger, where you can only nibble on small portions? I gradually began losing my desire to eat early this year. My regular-sized dinner was cut in half, then I began skipping lunch, and now my diet usually consists of [...]

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Colleen will shave her head!

August 6, 2011 Observations

Who is Colleen, you wonder? (if you’d rather not read on) you can check out her latest venture here, http://50for50.us/ or if you want my take on Colleen, keep going. She’s a woman who thinks fifty is old, Ha! And, she came up with a super-duper fundraising feat. If she raises 50,000 by her 50th [...]

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Nature’s Blessings

June 30, 2011 Observations

Everywhere I go, these mountains are in sight. When I drive to the store, the library, or go to a meeting, they remain in full view. And the best time of all is when I’m hiking with Clue right behind my house. He is in his element as we trek through the paths, over stones [...]

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Kundalini Yoga

June 22, 2011 Observations

“The past is out, the present is in, the future is clear,” a silent mantra used with quick hand movements starting with thumbs and fingers touching placed in front of your sternum, pushing hands outward then bringing them together again touching the base of your hands. This yoga practice is unlike traditional poses you may [...]

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My Life in Art

June 14, 2011 Observations

My first Toastmaster’s speech gave me the opportunity to let the group learn about me. Here’s how my speech titled “My Life In Art” began: “At four years old, I fell in love. I remember the scene vividly. As I sat in front of the black and white television, Captain Kangaroo said, ‘Boys and Girls, [...]

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