humility | humility
Jul.25.2011
Setting up early in the morning, I take my place amongst the vendors. I curse quietly setting up the cheap blue tarp tent that my tight fisted ex -husband bought. Its not sturdy and its not as lovely as the others. Every Saturday, I think these thoughts. Along the way of bending and lifting and...
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Jul.08.2011
The gray has finally cleared. Glad to be able to look ahead now with certainty and clarity.
Sometimes it takes a little more effort in listening. The signs are everywhere. Awareness is all it takes to be able to pick up that one message that says it all.
For a while I was not willing to...
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Jun.21.2011
Here is an excerpt from my op-ed in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The link for the whole article is pasted below.
Whenever gas prices hit new highs, consumers demand action and politicians placate us with speeches and temporary solutions. But when prices decline a little, or when something...
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Nov.07.2010
November 7
Let the Groundhog Sing It
Mistakes and poor choices save me from attempting to climb out onto moral high ground. Moral ambiguity keeps me protected from the illusion of relentless righteousness. Lopsided living is a fate I am spared due...
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Oct.20.2010
Last week, in a New York Times interview, President Obama reminded the reporter of the truly messy nature of his primary campaign and how his administration faces a similar messiness today. But every time Barack Obama has seemed certain to lose and is battered into a corner - whether by his most...
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Oct.19.2010
March 20, 2010
"Life made easier, everyday."
That’s what the magazine says and I believe it!
I don’t know about you but really it’s not that difficult to figure out. Everyone has suffered in some way or another like we all did.
The pure and natural thing to do is to say what you mean...
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Oct.18.2010
What's a memoir teacher to do when a student makes her blush with humility and delight? Well, this one is going to share Marlene's kind words with you hoping you will follow her lead and write memoir.
Please click here to go to The Story Woman blog to read what Marlene had to say about her...
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Sep.09.2010
Justin Bieber’s success began when he became I pop sensation, in 2009.Biber posted videos, which his mother posted on Youtube and he has a large number of fans who like what they saw about him and his songs. His mania began when his new album My World 2.0 was released. Many people are still...
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Feb.27.2010
Do You Really Love?
My Spiritual friend, do you light a lover’s fire for your significant other? Do the ashes of desire for them remain when the flames begin to abate? If you were to see a family member whom you have not seen for sometime, although you know they exist, hug and kiss them; speak...
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Feb.12.2010
“I was vowed to liberty. Men were to be as gods, and earth as heaven.” Robert Browning.
Ever since Eve was seduced by the serpent while Adam looked on, last Friday was it? - or Tuesday? - I forget, her children have been plagued...
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