Category Archives: wisdom

5:35 and a wake-up call

4:22 a.m. My feet start shuffling beneath the covers, struggling to move the rest of me towards the bathroom at the end of the hall. Returning to bed, I look at the clock. I am thankful to have a couple … Continue reading

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grace and horoscopes

Taurus, 22 April 2009: It’s best not to tackle a tedious job or do any unnecessary traveling today. (Charlotte Observer) Although I never put much stock in daily horoscopes, today held one of those “a-ha” moments that actually succeeded my … Continue reading

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bittersweet holiday

The holidays are almost over for me. All I have left to do is pay the bills and pack up the few remaining holiday adornments. It was, indeed, a lovely holiday with lots of memories to get me through the … Continue reading

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at the gate of 2008

“I said to the man at the gate of the year, give me a light. He replied: Put your hand into the hand of God, and it will be to you better than a light, and safer than a known … Continue reading

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stupid things

Yesterday, the pastor at Montpelier offered this in her sermon: A young man had just bought himself a brand new SUV, fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. And he was very proud of it, offering rides and excursions … Continue reading

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live the questions

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point … Continue reading

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