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About oct17

The little girl in me loves bird watching, butterflies, sunrises, sunsets, walks in the rain; the adult I am enjoys the same. I sense God's awesomeness in all of life--what wonder there is in slicing a leek or cutting open a pomegranate. I have many favorite things--a formation of Canadian geese flying overhead, the giggles of my grand daughters, the first ripe watermelon in summer, snowflakes on my face--these gifts from my heavenly Father delight me continually.

Dangers on the Journey

Posted on November 29, 2012 by oct17

There was no scent of disaster; there was no alarm. No where could I see signs of an impending catastrophe. Monday morning life, as usual. But as I became colder and colder to the point of concern, I realized something … Continue reading →

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Sunshine —-after the storm

Posted on October 31, 2012 by oct17

“For the first time since the storm battered the Northeast, killing at least 57 people and doing billions of dollars in damage, brilliant sunshine washed over the nation’s largest city — a striking sight after days of gray skies, rain … Continue reading →

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Drop after silent drop . . .

Posted on October 1, 2012 by oct17

My favorite month has begun with a night of slow sweet rain and a morning covered in clouds, gray and heavy with promises of more rain. I could hope that tomorrow will be better–but it is today that opens up … Continue reading →

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just one step back . . .

Posted on September 17, 2012 by oct17

I watched as a small terrier entangled himself in his leash at the outdoor table next to Tom and me one evening last week. He would walk around and round, and get in a position where he could not move. … Continue reading →

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Parenthesis on the journey

Posted on August 15, 2012 by oct17

There are times when life is so different, so time consuming for the moments that we pray it is only a parenthesis. But is there ever really a parenthesis –it is just the journey. After three years of living like … Continue reading →

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Caught but Freed!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by oct17

I am watching a large fly caught between the screen and the glass door. He has no idea he is trapped-imprisoned; he is completely free in that 3×6 confine to fly, to sleep, to feast on minute gnats or other … Continue reading →

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A time to swim . . .

Posted on July 24, 2012 by oct17

Early Sunday morning, I was drowning in a sea of misty melancholy meanderings! We had returned home late on Saturday night from four days at the beach with family; I knew major quiet time was needed. I wonder if you … Continue reading →

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Different kind of sameness

Posted on July 14, 2012 by oct17

I am singing, singing to the color of green! After five weeks of excessive high temperatures and drought, each morning this week began with a gentle rain, giving life to the dead brown carpet under foot. But this new color … Continue reading →

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Simple Things

Posted on July 9, 2012 by oct17

I awoke in the middle of the night and wrote– Life is to be lived in honoring God-loving and serving Him. This happens by honoring others–loving and serving them. And it begins at home—just that simple. For years I have … Continue reading →

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Moments to cherish

Posted on June 26, 2012 by oct17

I sensed expectancy as I was oiling a bagel. Something or Someone was near me–a presence. I rested in the thought that, indeed, life–real joy-filled life is living with this wonder of a new morning. An invitation was being given … Continue reading →