Tag Archives: Friendship

A bag of tools

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

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 →

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Is this your Season of Grace?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

When we put off what God has told us to do, we miss that season of grace. But, if you’ll deal with things as soon as God brings them to light, you’ll have a special grace, a special empowerment. You’ll … Continue reading →

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When Life Is Difficult

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

I have been pondering the shifting sands of life lately. I have given a lot of thought to new directions and paths. I have come to realize, no I have come to remember something important about myself. Perhaps it is … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Whenever One Door Closes I Hope One Door Opens

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Are you like me? Does the end of the year make you reflective? Are you a list maker and a list reader? I am. At year’s end I think of the long and winding road of the year that is … Continue reading →

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Want to Join Blog of the Year?

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

 I haven’t posted about awards in a bit. I received this award from my friend at http://thethoughtpalette.co.uk/our-awards/blog-of-the-year-2012-award/ And–there is a FaceBook page for it too! I thank you for the award. You touched my heart, you really did! And here … Continue reading →

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Feathers To Raise You Up: Sail On and Run the Good Race

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Leonardo da Vinci wrote “Feathers shall raise men even as they do birds, toward heaven; that is by letters written with their quills”. The power of the pen (or the keyboard) is mighty. It can lift and inspire, it can … Continue reading →

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Share Your World Week 38

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

http://ceeslifephotographyblog.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/share-your-world-week-38/ What is most memorable about your high school years? I loved the learning part of my high school years. My teachers challenged me and encouraged me. It was amazing. I was encouraged to join the speech and debate teams … Continue reading →

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Sunday Post: Morning

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

http://jakesprinters.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/sunday-post-morning/ Each week Jake at jakesprinters posts a prompt for his sunday post. Now I only participate occasionally because I am nowhere near the prolific photographer that so many others are. But—since this Sunday morning is going to be different … Continue reading →

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I Have a Lifeguard-and You Do Too

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

“The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved–loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves”.–Victor Hugo     There is nothing like the feeling you get when you KNOW that someone has your back. … Continue reading →

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Never Waste Your Time

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

  Remember this: those with true eyes that see your heart are committed to love. They are committed to caring for you. Remember this as well. Rejoice about a friend who “gets” you. You know that wondrous feeling that you … Continue reading →

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Very Inspiring Blogger Award (You Inspire Me)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

lori @ http://poetrypatio.wordpress.com/2012/08/27/  nominated me for this award, and i am so very honored. The rules she gave me are: The rules are: Link back to the person who nominated you  Post the award image to your page Tell seven facts … Continue reading →

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A Double Hitter–not baseball, awards

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

This double header is of a human variety. Two different blogger friends/blogger-ettes blessed me with awards!!! First I am telling you about the awards (two ladies, three awards). Then the rules. My friend DanLrene at http://workthedream.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/the-illuminating-blogger-award-and-the-one-lovely-blog-award/ nominated me for the one … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Blogger Award for Some Beautiful Blogs!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

The Rules for The Beautiful Blogger Award: ***Just last week Stacie at found my blog and I found hers. This sweet lady then took the time to choose me on 8/28/2012 for the beautiful blogger award http://staciegh.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/beautiful-blogger-award-2/. Check out her blog—she … Continue reading →

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My Philosophy About Awards

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

This week I am playing catch-up and handing out awards that I have been stockpiling like a squirrel before a brutal winter.  In the process of my passing them on recently, a fellow blogger wished me luck building my social … Continue reading →

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Take Me to the Ocean, Lord

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

Whew. It was a week of ups and downs. It both invigorated and drained me. I know that you, too have had weeks like that! It doesn’t happen often, but I wrote a poem of sorts about it. (At least … Continue reading →

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You Give Me Chocolate and Call Me the Light

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

I am so extraordinarily BLESSED! I get so used to doing the tasks of each day I forget to look at the beauty around me and remember the love I receive each day in my life. My family and my … Continue reading →

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Remember What a Blessing Looks Like

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

I have mentioned in my posts before that I have made lifestyle changes that began on 6/27. By today I am feeling stronger, healthier, and enjoying the changes. Friday I walked 4 miles in 62 minutes on the treadmill. I … Continue reading →

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Running Unfettered By Heartache

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

Regarding people: Where do you receive acceptance from? For your ideas? For the secret notions you have for who you really want to be?  Who are the friends, family or co-workers who are most accepting of your true self? I … Continue reading →

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We are the new journalists

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

I wanted you to know that what you do, what you write, what you share, what you photograph…..MATTERS. Here is a suggestion–look over your own past posts. Go back a year and look at what you posted (or if you … Continue reading →

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Ripples: I’d Rather Be Happy

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Have you ever skipped stones in a lake or river? Those of you have been to an ocean, have you ever skipped shells in the ocean? i would bet that almost everyone has at some point. When you do, each … Continue reading →

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A Poem to Uplift and Encourage: I Believe

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Hooray it is Friday! Guess what? I have stuck with my health-endeavor for 31 days already! Woo-hoo! I was looking through some old cookbooks for new ideas today. In a cookbook written/compiled by a teacher from my alma mater (St. … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Bridges to Zoom Across

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

I am reflective today once again. Tomorrow is my birthday, and so it is appropriate for me to reflect upon the past year and look to my future. A year ago I was helping my son recover from an April … Continue reading →

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Joy Is My Oasis

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

I live in a desert city. Yet there are small man made lakes around the area. Seeing the water as I make my way around town refreshes me. I have always loved the water. I think my favorite water-based critter … Continue reading →

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Mt. Everest Week of Challenges and My Base Camp

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

I am no mountain climber, so the odds of me literally climbing Mt. Everest are slim to none. No, my mountains are the challenges I have undergone throughout my life. Just like you, my challenges have been many. I have … Continue reading →

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What is a Friend?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

What does a friend mean to you? This is how I define friendship: A friend is someone who stands in the trenches with you when things get tough. A friend is someone who loves you at your finest and weakest … Continue reading →

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Closing In On Finals

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Climb that ladder Posted on April 5, 2011 The non-italicized part of this post is a re-post of my 4/5/11 post. But it is so applicable for me today….many of you weren’t around back then, so I thought you might enjoy it. … Continue reading →

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Gentle Breezes and Late Spring Renewal

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Today God is My Interior Designer and Architect This is a revision of a past post….it was applicable! It’s Sunday; this coming week my students have finals, so it will be busy but exciting for them. Part of me is excited, … Continue reading →

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Through Life’s Roads

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

“But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine”.~Thomas Jefferson I write regularly about the times friends see us … Continue reading →

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Never In a Million Years

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

I have always been a writer. When I was in elementary school I would fill the scratch pads my dad brought home from work with my stories.  I put one of those stories (and created card catalog cards for it) … Continue reading →

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Dandelions and Friendship

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

  A friend of mine (Maureen) and I were chatting online. We were talking about when we are going through a difficult time how important it is to have an ally/buddy/friend to help you through things. In many cases those … Continue reading →

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Who Ignites Your Circuits?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

“ There comes that mysterious meeting in life when someone acknowledges who we are and what we can be, igniting the circuits of our highest potential.” ~ Rusty Berkus I am more and more aware these days of the exquisite gestalt of … Continue reading →

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