Borrowed Beauty
Today I have been impressed by the beauty and grace of others. I sometimes think that is intimidating, but more and more I am learning to appreciate and celebrate what I notice without turning in...
View ArticleHow to Be Awesome
I’m transitioning to another phase in life. My job as an interpreter at Old World Wisconsin is ending for the season. Working for minimum wage at a living history museum was one of the most awesome...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Nostalgic
Oh, boy. It’s a dangerous thing to invite a widow and empty-nester to post a blog on the theme Nostalgic! Contemplating the past can lead to maudlin stretches and lots of used Kleenex, even if I...
View ArticleA Cup of Kindness
Today is my mother’s birthday. She is 79. She is one of the most positive, enthusiastic, intelligent, and wise women I have ever known. She continues to inspire me. A week ago, she moved from her...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Victory
“Victory” is a word that makes me rather uncomfortable. It brings to mind a dualism that causes suffering. In other words, if there’s a victor, there must be a loser. I feel sad when someone is put...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Spare Me!
“…Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of these, the least of my Brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” Here’s an opportunity for some deep questions: Who are “the least”? Who are “Brethren”? How do you...
View ArticleLens-Artists Photo Challenge: Close and Closer
“Let each dawn find us courageous, brought closer, heeding the lights before the fight is over.” ― Amanda Gorman This photo challenge is about moving closer to the subject and letting it fill the...
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