Again Seeker
March 20 is “International Francophonie Day.” Of course, I didn’t know this until I was reading an article on Flipboard. The article, 23 things you don’t know about the French language until you live in France, had some interesting advice for those of us trying to learn more of the language. One of the words…
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It’s hard to do this today. Especially after the nap, the snow, and the fireplace. Yet, I have to go back to reality tomorrow. We’ve drug out the suitcases, folded up the dirty clothes, and left out enough unpacked space for our pajamas and toothbrushes. I’ll return home with some great ideas for my association,…
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Several years ago, in the same Colorado ballroom, I met a woman, I’ll call, Margaret. Margaret and I connected on a very real level about our disappointment over not having children. She is a bit younger than I. Yet, I was struck by her real struggle. The struggle of her husband to accept alternatives to…
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Play or die. The speaker, Shimi Kang, MD, said that play is essential not only for children but us adults. Play develops our neuroplasticity and leads to adaptibility, positivity, and diversity. It helps us think with our head, heart, and gut. Interesting words following a Sunday morning hike up to Seven Falls. Keck and I…
Read MoreWhen I was a little girl, my parents brought me and my brother and my grandmother and grandfather to Colorado Springs for the first time. Ever since I wanted to live here. The motel with a little kitchenette and a front door and back door right into the side of a mountain amazed me. As…
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“Come, I’ve prepared a table just for you.” The waiter was being facetious. He had not prepared a table solely for us. We were next in line. Yet, he gave me pause. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psalm…
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The Shema is an important part of Jewish liturgy. Maybe the most important part. When Jesus is asked what’s the most important commandment in Matthew, he doesn’t respond with the Big 10. He responds with something familiar and replies with the Shema. Love The Lord your God with all your heart and with all your…
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I thought the freeze had taken out the beautiful blooms. One of the joys of living in this house is the tulip tree in our front yard. In late February it starts to bud out and usually begins blooming a couple of weeks later. It’s nothing but sticks and flowers. About a week ago a…
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Dehydration. I read an article the other day about how dehydration tests don’t really tell the whole story. Dehydration usually presents with fatigue, headaches, and dry skin. But the only way to really tell about how dehydrated a person is through a blood test. This basically means that more people are dehydrated than are actually…
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Today was my yearly dermatologist visit. With skin as fair as mine these are required. Spots that have been examined in the past were examined, again. Reexamined and removed. Examine me, and probe my thoughts!Test me, and know my concerns! See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me,and lead me in the reliable ancient path!…
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