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May 10, 2013

“My Inheritance” a poem about mothers & daughters

My Inheritance I was bequeathed a satin dress, An inheritance passed from my mother And from hers before, another Lifetime has worn it, the treasured Hand-sewn seams have measured The woman inside. The first time I tried The fit I was nine (the old tight-packed box, the wrapping, the fold of … [Read more...] about “My Inheritance” a poem about mothers & daughters

Words & Writing conformity,  family,  gender roles,  love,  mothers & daughters,  personal journey,  poetry,  societal roles,  wedding dress,  what do wedding dresses represent

April 17, 2012

Everybody Has a Story

Because spring is here and I need to look "professional" for the next few days, I decided to treat myself to a pedicure. Once I had my feet plunked in the hot water I asked the woman who was massaging them: Where were you born? She said, VietNam. I said I loved Vietnamese food. She said she didn't … [Read more...] about Everybody Has a Story

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September 15, 2011

Stuff Is Not Neutral: Clutter Edition

Stuff serves you, or it gets in your way. Stuff enhances your life, or it makes you stumble. Stuff makes your life more beautiful, or it clutters your life with the unnecessary. Stuff takes energy many times over: to earn the money to buy it, to spend the money shopping for it, to maintain it, to … [Read more...] about Stuff Is Not Neutral: Clutter Edition

Uncluttering as a Spiritual Practice family,  personal journey

March 2, 2011

Bust a Gut

Last night was "Gastroenterology: Clinical" at Georgetown Mini-medical school. Dr. Bruce Luxon was the presenter, and he had a perfect blend of expertise, good teaching method, and a relaxed attitude. He also had some amazing, gory films of endoscopies that were fascinating to see. We're going to … [Read more...] about Bust a Gut

Words & Writing exercise/health/body,  Georgetown mini-medical school,  Lectures by Smart People,  personal journey

February 23, 2011

Stem Cells

One of the great things about living near Washington DC is having access to something like Georgetown's Mini-Medical School. My husband and I attended this a few years ago and have just started a new round. For eight evenings, on consecutive Tuesdays, we will listen to experts in various … [Read more...] about Stem Cells

Words & Writing exercise/health/body,  Georgetown mini-medical school,  Lectures by Smart People,  personal journey

August 19, 2009

Growing?

If you read this blog, you know that our church is growing these days. But here's something else that's growing, unexpectedly: Me! I went for my first-ever bone density scan (that's an age clue, right there) and discovered that I am 3/4 inch taller than I used to be.  Maybe it's the yoga. I know … [Read more...] about Growing?

Words & Writing exercise/health/body,  personal journey

June 28, 2008

Enough for Today

I cleaned closets today. ~ I gave away an embroidery project that I began and abandoned some years ago (butterflies on a pair of pillowcases). ~ I recycled three complete versions of my first novel (equalling pounds and pounds of paper). ~ I set aside bags of clothes to donate to the Drama … [Read more...] about Enough for Today

Uncluttering as a Spiritual Practice family,  personal journey

February 21, 2008

Loving the Talent, Loving the Teens

Teenagers get such a bad rap.  People complain that they're sullen or out-of-control or whatever. I disagree. Tonight I went to "So You Think You've Got Talent" at the high school. I only knew a few of the kids who were on stage, but that didn't matter.  It was the easiest thing to sit in … [Read more...] about Loving the Talent, Loving the Teens

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