Heartbroken by the images. Overwhelmed by the tragedy. I want to run. Away from the news reports and the graphic images. I want to run. Away from the tweets and all the ways to help. I searched for Haiti on Twitter. The number of incoming tweets in less than a minute sucked the air out […]
Archives for January 2010
In Pursuit—An Introduction
I missed out on a late-night conversation during the holidays. My sister apparently told my daughter and niece that I am a woman of many interests. That I throw myself into something and then abandon it when something else grabs my attention. That might just have been a nice way of describing me as fickle. […]
Disappointment? Stop it!
I learned the concept of the Deadly D’s from Kay Arthur years ago. She discusses them in detail in her book, As Silver Refined, as a layered strategy with a military analogy. A life-deadening spiral. And she describes how to do battle. 1. Disappointment. It all starts here. Something you expected or hoped for […]
Epiphany – Aha!
Epiphany. A festival day (January 6) commemorating the arrival of the Magi who followed the star. The first Gentiles to acknowledge the Messiah. Giving gifts that fit. Gold to acknowledge His sovereignty. The King who reigns. God in nature. Frankincense to acknowledge His sacrifice. The King who serves. Man in appearance. Myrrh to acknowledge His […]
30 Highlights from 2009
1. I entered a new decade (the 60’s) and made news. Listed right under the obituaries!2. I bought a harp, took lessons, and attended The Harp Gathering.3. I didn’t break any bones.4. I didn’t need any stitches.5. I embarked on a major decluttering project.6. I discovered I love Fontanini heirloom nativities and village sets. But […]
