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Listening

Leaning in Morning meditations Autumn by Vivaldi Candles lit Daily eating making three bright meals Researching Reading Listening Working Running Resting Tears of joy, frustration Transforming Laughing Delighting in simplicity Admiring nature Conversations; fun, difficult, challenging Listening to self, others Reflecting Contemplating Life, what a beautiful gift Profound gratitude for all that is

I loved today

A quiet Sunday Slow groggy start Breakfast, lunch and dinner in my PJs Good book Candles burning Snuggles with my doggos Leisurely brisk walks Cleaning Laundry Shopping (in my pjs) Chat with my sister Conversation with my eldest Sipping hot tea Texts from my youngest Zoom call with new friends Snuggled up with with myContinue reading “I loved today”

Final October Run, Final Thoughts

Wally, Suzanne, Sophie…. I honor you. Wally passed on three weeks ago. He was my next door neighbor for the past fifteen years. He was a quiet, retired handyman. He loved to fix my lawn mower, snow blower, always puttering around in his yard. Last year my garage door broke so he came over toContinue reading “Final October Run, Final Thoughts”

When Pigs Fly…upside down

When Pigs Fly… upside down It was 40 degrees out. I was cold since losing 54lbs, cannot seem to get warm but I needed to run,no rain, no snow, sunshine. Reluctantly I got in my car and drove to the lakefront. I was bundled up, tanktop, long sleeve fleece top, fleece lined leggings, fleece hoodie,Continue reading “When Pigs Fly…upside down”

Gratitude

Gratitude Friday off, it is rainy, cold and dreary. My blessings are many; I woke up a hot cup of java books to read Max, doggo snuggles House, roof over my head Heat Bed Food Family and friends These are a few of my many. Recently our administrative assistant at our school was diagnosed withContinue reading “Gratitude”

I am…

On the way to work this morning I listened to my favorite meditation. Here is the link. It is one I listen to frequently. I found it one Sunday morning after a run. I didn’t want to leave the lakefront so I sat on a bench enjoying the sunrise, listening.

October Running 3; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer

It was fall, my eldest son was newborn and I was a young educator teaching in an urban public school. I was blessed to have a wonderful position at an early childhood specialty school. We had wonderful administrative staff, our program coordinator, Betty was amazing. Always impeccably dressed she mentored us. I respected her, enjoyedContinue reading “October Running 3; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer”

October Running 2; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer

That call, text you never want to get. The one where someone you love shares news about a recent diagnosis.This past Saturday was that day. The text read; Very sad news tonight; Bev was diagnosed with breast cancer, crying emoji. My heart sank, Wow. Maybe this was why I have felt so compelled to runContinue reading “October Running 2; An homage to those who have passed on or survived breast cancer”

October Running; an homage to some who have passed on or survived breast cancer

This October I have chosen to run 35 miles for the American Cancer Society. When asked to post my why I stated that I am running to honor family and friends who have passed on or survived cancer research. This morning when running I began to wonder how does running honor them? The money raisedContinue reading “October Running; an homage to some who have passed on or survived breast cancer”

I CAN

In a recent online post I ended with Why am I doing this? Because I can. After posting I went on my walk and run. These two words continued to echo through my mind. I can. This verse rolled through me, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” combined with the scripture,Continue reading “I CAN”