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I Am Becoming the Me I Was Born To Be
As I journey through this part of my life I have discovered my next mountain. The key is to be the me I want to be in the world, as my gift back to God.-
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An umbrella can tell you a lot about a fella
The very first time my husband and I met, it was for a blind date. It was to go to the James Taylor concert. It had been raining, and there was a chance of rain again that night. Jim brought … Continue reading
Dreams are illustrations – part 2 of 2
Yesterday I began with this quote, which is appropriate for today’s conclusion as well. ”Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you”. Marsha Norman. My soul has been writing a metaphorical book for a long time. The … Continue reading
Dreams are illustrations – part 1 of 2
“Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you”. Marsha Norman. I love this quote. Whether we consider the dreams that happen while we are asleep, or whether we are talking about the dreams that we have … Continue reading
Posted in Writing and Literature
Tagged blogging, education, inspiration, teaching, writing
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Yesterday’s troubles
i saw this quote in the comments section of my friend Renee’s blog http://positiveboomer.net/2013/04/19/a-new-day-is-dawning/. “Yesterday’s troubles are written in sand, wiped out of existence by God’s own hand.” Having lived an hour and a half from the ocean for about 11 … Continue reading
A bag of tools
We are each given a unique set of gifts and talents. What we do with them either becomes part of the problems of the world, or part of the solution, don’t they? I don’t really stop and think about the … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Faith, Friendship, stepping stone, stumbling block
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How did you pick your major or career path?
When did you know what you wanted to study or what you wanted to do? For most of us it has changed or evolved over the years. When I was in high school there were specific teachers I bonded with. … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Friendship
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In our hearts we all long
“In our hearts we all long for a more real, more vibrant and deeper faith–a real faith. we meet real faith in people who know the real god. real faith requires an attentive heart. We experience faith in action before … Continue reading
My son, the writer
Ever since my son was little, he has been a writer. I remember when he was in first grade, he would grab every spare piece of cardboard or used shirt box that he could get his hands on. He would … Continue reading
Big Chill/Love Story
There was a movie called The Big Chill. It was about the baby boomers as they have moved into middle age. There were parts I loved, and many parts that I did not. There was cynicism and compromised dreams. But … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life and Issues
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What are you planting this spring?
“Every moment and every event of every man’s life on earth plants something in his soul”. ~ Thomas Merton. The significance of what Merton wrote is the word every. Every moment and event plants something. Nothing is inconsequential. It all … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged dedication, finish line, patience, spring fever, spring trees, thomas merton
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Did Dorothy choose wisely? what about Scarecrow?
Remember how much Dorothy wanted to go home in the Wizard of Oz? She was surrounded by gorgeous color, devoted friends, amazing adventures, but she had a constant quest. She just wanted to go home to Auntie Em and Uncle … Continue reading
Palm Sunday
Sunday is palm sunday. I got to thinking about that today. Yes the people waved palm branches as.Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Yes they laid palms down in his path. Those are the outward signs of his arrival. He was, albeit … Continue reading
Bridges and baskets
Bridges help us get across troubled waters. They provide a great view, and can be a little intimidating. Life is like that, too. Here we are, inching closer to Easter. We may be ready to collapse. We may be in … Continue reading
What is good enough?
Are you ever your own worst critic? When you fall short of what you hoped to achieve, how do you react? There are times when that leaves me knocked flat for a bit. I wonder about my purpose and capabilities. … Continue reading
David continues his quest
Monday, David did not pass his test. But he continues his quest. He has to wait a month before he can re-test. That gives him a month to learn more. However, when he took the test on Monday, some amazing … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged ASVAB, education, Faith, faith in god, work ethic
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A big prayer request and a tribute to a VERY special student
Sometimes you just know that a student has such hope and such promise. I have a student, named David, who is that kind of student. I have been working with him for a few months. He is an amazingly dedicated … Continue reading
You too can be special to the admissions office – yes, you!
I felt compelled to write this today. Many of my students are starting to stress about the whole college admissions process and planning their lives. Many of those who follow this blog may know someone in the same shoes. Could … Continue reading
Posted in education and career
Tagged blogging, college, college admissions, education, life coaching
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IEP time: ADA backs you up on this
Parents~ It is spring. That means it is time for IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings with teachers and administration. Remember, if you have a documented diagnosis for your student, schools are required to prepare an IEP and hold meetings … Continue reading
Beauty
“ Thornton Wilder wrote that “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures”. What indeed does make us conscious of our treasures? I don’t always stop to think about my … Continue reading
My latest project
I have been working on something for awhile now. I have started another website that is devoted to learning and learning difficulties. Right now i am gathering research related to various forms of dyslexia, and how to help students and … Continue reading
No place like home
The Oscars are tomorrow. That makes me think of movies, of course. Among my favorites are Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, and The Wizard of Oz. I love a great musical, of course. But thinking about The Wizard of Oz … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Faith, home, no place like home, wizard of oz
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Recipe for Mama’s quick veggie soup
I have to say I am REALLY hungry for all things soup and veggie this week. You will enjoy this recipe—here is the link for the brilliant blogger who posted it! http://gicrockpot.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/mamas-quick-veggie-soup/ Mama’s quick veggie soup February 14, 2013 by Jennifer My mother … Continue reading
Crockpot Challenge #6- Butternut Squash and Green Apple Soup (Vegan)
Reblogged from Good For the Soul: The month of February is coming to a close quickly- it’s the shortest month! and I still have 4 more crockpot recipes to make and post! I created this recipe by adapting other recipes … Continue reading
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Teach me to fly, Lord
“When God pushes you to the edge, trust Him fully, because only two things can happen. Either He will catch you when you fall or He will teach you how to fly”. I really love that quote. Yes I love … Continue reading
In my own little corner, in my own little chair
Everyone needs a place to go when they need quiet time. In Rogers’ and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, she went to her own little corner, her own little chair. As for me, the “where I go’ depends on why I need quiet time. … Continue reading
What do you want now? Really?
On Valentine’s Day we often think about cards, flowers, candy, maybe even jewelry. But these days I am thinking more of grand ideas. I am thinking of what I would really love to have if I could have anything. Do … Continue reading
Every day is a miracle
“You either live your life like every day is a miracle or you live your life like nothing is a miracle. And I believe that. And I’m a happy guy.” ~ Robert Herjavec I love that statement. Think bout that. If … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope
Tagged Faith, inspiration, Joy, Life, looking at life, overcast days
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State of the Union, State of My Heart
The President will deliver his State of the Union address this evening. As usual, there will be sniping and strutting among our elected officials, members of the press, and the general public. It becomes difficult in this climate to safely … Continue reading
Soup for a busy day
I just love, love, love making soup. It can be so hodge-podgey. Over the weekend I made a big batch. I used up some veggies that were beginning to wilt. I tossed in the soup bones from the freezer. I … Continue reading
Posted in food and recipes
Tagged church cookbook, food and recipes, Recipes, soup bones, stewed tomatoes
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