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… in comfort…

Posted on January 20, 2021 by oct17

“Baked potatoes are my comfort food,” I uttered to myself as I inspected potatoes in the bin at our local Spar in Vienna, Austria, years ago.  A lady nearby, understood my quiet English, and said quickly, “I have never heard … Continue reading →

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… leaving behind… what?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by oct17

Recently, as I ran to catch up with Tom walking with Evelyn Jane and Isaac in the park, this scene stopped me. I was suspended ‘somewhere in time’. Memories flashed  around me. Pictures from the rear-view are a favorite of … Continue reading →

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… found. a new home…

Posted on September 18, 2020 by oct17

If you read last week’s blog … on the way home…you will remember our pigeon was out for the day. After being here, resting for four days, we assumed  he was on his way home… NOT. Walter, as Tom had … Continue reading →

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…on the way home…

Posted on September 10, 2020 by oct17

I always learn lessons from guests who show up unexpectedly. Three days ago Tom and I noticed an unusual dove walking silently near us as we were eating watermelon under a tree.  We were able to catch him—or is it … Continue reading →

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Continued racial tension in US—why??

Posted on June 3, 2020 by oct17

This is a first.  I am reposting a blog from Peter Lundell. It is a wonderful read concerning why we continue to have much racial tension.  Thank you for reading.  I will be here next week… I was going to … Continue reading →

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an apology is in order

Posted on March 15, 2020 by oct17

To those on the journey to NOW with me, I apologize for the inconvenience of yesterday’s blog. You, no doubt, received 2 posts— two and an half hours apart.  Our internet service was totally unpredictable and sporadic yesterday; I should … Continue reading →

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. . . with the ABC’s

Posted on October 23, 2019 by oct17

“Please post that on your blog,” my friend urged. I had shared with her that I have walked for decades using the ABC’s as a discipline and focus in the mornings, while ironing Tom’s shirts or when engaged in other … Continue reading →

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a valentine for you . . . just you . . .

Posted on February 13, 2018 by oct17

I remember spending hours as a fifth grader sorting through those little packs of Valentine cards, choosing just the right one for a special class mate. It was a long, arduous process.  I had to make sure the card said … Continue reading →

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. . .beside quiet waters. . .

Posted on October 12, 2017 by oct17

Sometimes I forget.  Maybe you do, too.  Then it’s time to soak  in the depth of a quiet waters’ morning.  This week has been a ‘quiet waters’ week; a time to be restored and healed from too many  disasters worldwide, … Continue reading →

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. . .lingering in the moments. . .

Posted on August 14, 2017 by oct17

. . . like Wednesday morning of this week. An almost perfect early hour at breakfast.  You know- one of those “rare days in June” (James Russell Lowell) except this is August.  Deep blue skies, gentle cool breezes causing the … Continue reading →

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