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Coffee House Revelation
We were having a cup of coffee, listening to mellow jazz at the local Starbucks. “You look tired,” Sam commented. “What’s going on? You are usually more cheerful.” Then, he set his cup down with a certain force and looked directly into my eyes and asked, “Are you in your optimum work zone?” Granted, I hadn’t had enough caffeine yet…
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Music of My Heart
Your words swirl in my mind, Dancing on the rhythms of a melody. Sounds of joy, heard internally. Waiting expectantly for the chorus. Finding the perfect harmony in a world of dissonance. It’s the time of rejoicing, A day full of thanks, Giving glory to Him Who gives everything back. Taking the ashes of my life, Recreating me in His…
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Brussel Sprouts ala MJ
Last weekend a dear friend, Maryam, came to visit. She requested we make this recipe, and we did. We always have such fun. All I can say is – YEAH! I would do it all again! Ingredients • 10 ounces bacon, cut into strips • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 pounds Brussel sprouts, washed, (trim bottoms and cut sprouts in…
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Hindsight
I didn’t realize how easy it is to ignore things my body was literally blaring at me. How is it possible to overlook an extra 27-pound cyst that was growing like crazy? I don’t know, but I sure did it. It started before I even knew. I think, in actuality, this thing was growing from about the time I moved…
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Doing 180
Wow. It’s gone by so fast – and yet, as I sit here this morning, it seems like eons ago. Yes, it’s true – 180 days ago today was surgery. And, do you think I am grateful? Heck YES! So, I’m not turning 180-degrees, so to speak. I am, however, taking extra time to thank God and those who have…
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Hope
It’s been a few years since I packed up the U-Haul and pulled out of “Dodge” in New Mexico. At that moment, I was sad and still had my eyes on the horizon. Today, I have hope again. After all, “the earth is the Lord’s”, right? Right. I’ve been studying about prayer, attitudes and focus (not all in the same…
