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Houses of Worship
Sabbatical 2008 While traveling in Germany, Richard and I were taken with the dedication of the people to rebuild their churches after World War II. We were reminded that in acts of military strategy often churches were targeted because it … Continue reading
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Smiles and the Gift of Grace
Photo and a Story from our 2008 Sabbatical The very last thing I worked on before we left Colorado for our 2008 Sabbatical trip was to create an “Inner Child’s Creativity” game. Almost every morning of our Sabbatical trip … Continue reading
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The Essence of Our Being
The photographs were taken by Richard when we were in Israel with our merry group of fellow travelers in 2011. The first one is of a tired priest at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The second is a … Continue reading
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My Mom’s birthday is February 6
Labor Day weekend 2011, we released her to one of our family’s favorite places in our world, up at the Lakes. Tonight, I revisited my journal of that day. Late morning, early afternoon…“While people were futzing around getting ready for … Continue reading
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What’s in a Photograph? What’s in a Chair: Toss it or Rest?
There is something about this photograph that brings out an emotion in me. It is a feeling of longing, but longing for what? “I don’t see what you like so much in that photograph.” Richard says to me. … Continue reading
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Dürnstein, Austria: Moments in Time
Yesterday, Richard asked me “Did you know that Viking River Cruises has removed Dürnstein from their itinerary?” “No, I did not.” Sigh. “What a shame.” It is a shame for a couple of reasons. One: although thousands of tourists will … Continue reading
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The Meaning of Christmas – (writer’s rerogative, rewrite on the end of the ‘take away’)
A funny thing happened at church on Christmas Eve – I felt the presence of God. Funny because it was like He and I were sitting on a sled, He was in the back with his arms wrapped around … Continue reading
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Thoughts on the First Sunday of Advent Dec 2nd 2012
We didn’t go to church this morning. I have the beginning of a cold, was tired from over-doing yesterday, and just wanted to sleep in. Excuses, I know. Some of you know exactly how I felt and some of … Continue reading
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Belgium photos
Here are some of Richard’s best photographs from our recent trip to Belgium, Oct 2012. Quintessential Brugge – canal near our apartment Atomium, Brussels’ World’s Fair 1958. An Atomium passage of space and time. Three Dames and … Continue reading
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St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, England
Conversations between Richard and Lisa… “You should write on your blog about our experience at St. Paul’s.” “Oh, I don’t know…” A few days later…“Did you put on your blog about going to St. Paul’s?” “No.” Last night, … Continue reading
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