Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens. Close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”
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May there be peace within
Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens, close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”
Wrap Yourself in love and kindness…
Sunday my doctoral journey ended. Officially I am Dr. Marietta F. Luckman, letting that sink in. Wow, thanks God. Jerrel W. Jones was awarded a lifetime achievement or honorary doctoral degree with a long title during our commencment. His family filled the entire row in front of us. My stomach in knots (so much soContinue reading “Wrap Yourself in love and kindness…”
Gratitudes
I left my gratitude journal at home today. Usually I put it in my purse. When I get to work it is the first thing I set on my desk when I get to work. Breaks, when I have moments between groups, I write gratitudes. I offer thanks for the good in my day, helpsContinue reading “Gratitudes”
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