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Sanctuary Moments: Focus on the Flame
When we travel, Richard and I are drawn to places of worship where we spend moments that matter. Often, I write about these experiences and will have several to share from our recent trip to Eastern Europe. St. Stephen’s Basilica, … Continue reading
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Somebody’s Grandma
Kalocsa, Hungary. Group Tour. May 2013 A Hungarian old woman walked by. We saw her approach outside of the Paprika Museum. Some in our group take notice of her; a few photographs were taken, but not some much as … Continue reading
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About Writing – Excuses #2
A friend sent the following – “The exercise is to write a horror story in two sentences.” Here’s mine, writer scary: Pen in hand, staring at the blank page, overwhelmed by thoughts begging to burst forth only to be fettered … Continue reading
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About Writing: Excuses #1
A few people have asked me if I’m writing, because they are not seeing much on the blog on a regular basis. I have excuses, but they are weak, like work and home and life. I also have baggage, … Continue reading
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Eastern Europe Passage – Group Tour
Richard and I have the joy of leading a group of people that we have been traveling with now for nearly 17 years. This year we ventured east on the Danube River from Budapest to Bucharest, with an extension in … Continue reading
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Water, water everywhere…
Monday, July 22 one day after posting this. My sister Cindy thought my title was “un-elegant” (she right, I was lazy), so I re-titled this piece. And the best part, I added a couple of photos that Richard took while … Continue reading
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Stop Moving. Seeking Being Nothing
Stop moving. I sense it almost as a command. Obeying, I stop, not realizing that I was moving. It’s just what happens. I sit, try to get comfortable, fold my hands, cross my legs, close my mouth, open my eyes, … Continue reading
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Grace = Undeserved Blessings
Me: “Oh this is a mess at this intersection, you’ll want to get over and then be patient, they’re rebuilding a bridge on Santa Fe.” (I’m forever a back-seat driver.) Him: Grousing to no one in general “Why do we … Continue reading
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Dust
“I really need to dust the bedroom.” She said. “Don’t get carried away.” He said. Later…upon entering the bedroom to see books, perfume bottles, picture frames, and every knickknack that once had a home on a flat surface now … Continue reading
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Perspective – China, 2007
One of the benefits we gain from traveling is perspective. We am so very grateful for the country in which we live. In 2007 the group that we lead went to China. China is full of dichotomies – it … Continue reading
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