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Happy Monday, Happy July
Can you believe that it is already July? My goodness the months have been flying by here. As always we each face ups, downs, challenges, losses triumphs but we believe anyway. I do hope that this week is starting out … Continue reading
Transformational Journey
I have been considering life and the multiple phases of life. It is easy to forget that each day is a gift, isn’t it? We get busy. We make our lists. We either get busy accomplishing, or we procrastinate. I … Continue reading
Writing can heal and change
I have always felt that sharing and openness can help to effect change–not only in ourselves, but in others. I came of age during the time when my generation shared their feelings, journaled, participated in encounter groups, went on retreats, … Continue reading
And I wait for you, my Lord
Ok—things are all topsy-turvy. My students have finals (of course they do) and I am trying to stay healthy. To that end, I need to cut WAY back on caffeine, and I am doing some physical therapy and exercises. I … Continue reading
Are you at the edge of a cliff?
When I am going through difficulties, I sometimes feel down-hearted. It just wears me down sometimes. But my saying of “believe anyway” needs to be applied, especially during those times. So I muster on. I admit, sometimes I almost literally … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Family Life and Issues, Health and exercise
Tagged cliff, Faith, humor
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The voice of my loving friend; a fabulous nurse and compassionate woman
I have amazing friends. This particular friend (I will call her R, in case she wants to stay anonymous) is a wonderful woman. She is kind, caring, compassionate, and fair. She is one of those people who looks at both … Continue reading
Is today a day for picking daisies?
My friend Linda is fighting cancer, once again. No, she isn’t just fighting it, she is determined to give it a knock-out, all the time prevailing with joy, laughter, and optimism. She inspires all who know her, with her zest … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Health and exercise, Nature, Positive Thinking
Tagged Courage, daisies, daisy, Faith, Friendship, inspiration, Life
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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
Whistling Once Again–774 days
I began this blog at the behest of my friend Dana. Shortly after Christmas in 2010, I was stricken with Bell’s Palsy. The right half of my face became paralyzed. Gradually some of it came back, but some of it … Continue reading
Kate and the 5K-Updated With Photos!
It is Friday night–I completed the 5K, and was TIRED!! It was fairly hilly and some dirt roads and some blacktop. I will post more on Saturday, but I wanted you to know I survived. I did NOT quit. I … Continue reading
If You Get the Chance to Sit it Out or Vote: I Hope You Vote
We have heard SOOO much about the “swing states” for the past few months that many of us are ready to scream. Those of us who live in non-swing states at times feel that our vote is irrelevant, and that … Continue reading
Posted in Health and exercise, politics
Tagged i hope you vote, Life, my vote is my voice, politics, rights, sit it our or dance, swing on a star, swing states, vote
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What Do You Conquer?
In a recent fortune cookie, I received this aphorism “Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the conquest of it”. I liked it a lot. You see there are times in our lives when we are afraid. Perhaps … Continue reading
You Can’t Start the Next Chapter
That is certainly the truth, isn’t it? This summer I have focused on making some major changes. As I expected, making changes in my approach to my own health has removed some clutter from my mind at the same time. … Continue reading
I Want a Longer Weekend!
I am feeling SOOOO lazy today. I still want a longer weekend! Okay—I think I actually want an 8 day week so I still have my 5 days to tutor, but then get 3 days off! What’s going on in … Continue reading
Sunset– Sunrise
Some days feel more symbolic than others. I ran into a friend of mine at church and she noticed that I had lost weight. That made me feel good. Not in a vain way, like in the past, but in … Continue reading
Posted in Health and exercise
Tagged Faith, God, Health and exercise, inspiration, sunrise, sunset, weight loss
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Two weeks to form a new habit?
I have often heard it takes two weeks to form a new habit. It takes me longer than that to change my mindset. I have been on my lifestyle change in eating and exercising for 18 whole days. I have … Continue reading
Posted in faith/courage/miracles/hope, Health and exercise
Tagged Courage, exercise, Faith, inspiration
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I Have Indeed Begun My Journey to Wellness
Ok—last week I posted about a watershed or re-directing moment. So I began. I sat down with one of those composition books that kids use in school. You know the type–some of that have a marbled black and white appearance, … Continue reading
Incremental Improvement in the Infection
It was a weekend of prayer and care-taking. Saturday afternoon and evening my son rested, but was feverish and achy. We determined after a few cookie-tossing episodes that the codeine in his pain reliever was making him ill. His toes … Continue reading
I Know the Plans I Have For You, Says the Lord
Jeremiah 29:11- 15 Sometimes I awaken worried. Perhaps I had a bad dream. More likely, though, my list has gotten way too long and I don’t have enough time in my days. The more stressed I get, the less I accomplish. … Continue reading
Recipe for Natural Laundry Detergent
Elizabeth Suarez, who is a friend of a friend of mine, has tried this recipe. I have not tried it yet but I intend to! FYI the washing soda she refers to is typically found in the same aisle as … Continue reading
Posted in Health and exercise
Tagged budget, homemade laundry detergent, natural laundry detergent
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Bit off more than I could chew
I have been away from my blog for a few days. I bit off more than I could chew as it turned out. I signed on about 2/16 as a freelance writer with a company that has a bright future. … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Health and exercise
Tagged Friendship, Health and exercise, relaxation, stress
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Somedays are just SO worth it!!
Today my son had a follow-up appointment with his nephrologist. He had had his usual labs done and today was a follow-up appointment. We have dealing with his lupus nephritis all year. It has, at times been a scary and … Continue reading
Posted in Health and exercise
Tagged God, Health and exercise, postaday2011, postaweek2011
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What is your favorite way to get exercise? Topic # 221
What is your favorite way to get exercise?. Least favorite? Kind you have always wanted to try? My favorite kind of exercise is aerobic exercise. More specifically, using an elliptical machine. It gives me more bang for the buck without … Continue reading
It’s Hot Out—So i took a Walk in the House
It is so hot out! That isn’t surprising, I do live in the Phoenix area. It has been averaging between 108 and 118 for a week or two already. That will continue for weeks. This year, for a change, I … Continue reading
Postaday topic #172: What have you feared that turned out to be much easier than you expected?
Topic #172: What have you feared that turned out to be much easier than you expected? I have to say that blogging and wordpress to a certain extent are easier than I expected. I am beginning to learn a few … Continue reading
Posted in Health and exercise, technology
Tagged Bells Palsy, Health and exercise, postaday2011, technology
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Postaday topic #167: pushups
Stand up now, or die!? (get out of your chair) Oh boy—as far as things like weight bearing exercise, situps, pushups, squats and lunges, I am woefully out of shape! Now I have paid attention to my cardio, so I … Continue reading
When you get mad, what calms you down? Postaday #162
When you get mad, what calms you down? When I get mad different things calm me down. If it is something ridiculous like being cut off in traffic, being treated rudely in public by a stranger or over the phone by … Continue reading
What have you lost recently? Topic # 161
What have you lost recently?. Well—thanks to my generally healthy eating and exercising, I have lost about 15 pounds in the last year. Granted that is just a beginning—but it is a beginning. It encourages me to try to keep … Continue reading
Write about something you want to do, but know you shouldn’t Post # 121
Write about something you want to do, but know you shouldn’t. This question is a difficult one for me to answer. I generally don’t consider engaging in behavior that is wrong or immoral or socially unacceptable. So I will have … Continue reading
Alternate topic #107: the power of prayer
With the month my family has had thus far, I did not want to post about whether or not Americans or I believe in the devil. Since my son’s ICU stay and wonderful recovery, I had to instead attest to … Continue reading
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