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Fare thee well
Did you hear it? Did you hear that loud thump or feel that energetic drain when you were in the company of a friend? If you listen close enough or check those feelings, you will know when the time has … Continue reading
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Blessings in the Wind
As previously reported I am in a small town in Eastern Cuba. It is the town that was the center for the massive destructive hurricane Matthew. I have never been in a category 5 hurricane or any hurricane for that … Continue reading
Feeling It
If we are lucky there comes a time in life where we get to meet our passion and our life’s meaning face to face. However, when it comes calling, we must be brave enough to answer the door. Hiding out … Continue reading
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Monsters in our mind
A friend recently expressed her surprise when I spoke of one of my fears. Her wide eyes said it all “you have fear? I always thought of you as fearless.”she laughed. I had recently returned from a solo vision quest … Continue reading
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a friend indeed
I consider myself blessed. I am the lucky recipient of a best friend. When we have been given such a gift, it is a requirement that we nurture and care for the blessing. We have to become worthy. Recently my … Continue reading
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Hands Up
My brother was 10 years old when he was stopped by 2 white police officers in a North Carolina town. He had been jogging home after getting out of the car driven by my uncle. Apparently someone had reported a … Continue reading
oh, just for a little kindness
This morning I was lucky enough to read about a 16 year old Memphis teen who offered to carry a man’s grocery bags for a box of donuts. Overwhelmed with compassion, the man proceded to purchase groceries for the teen … Continue reading
And all my dreams come true
A few months ago I was minding my own business on a plane heading home from a family visit. An older woman sat beside me and began a polite chat. She had been to visit a long time friend and … Continue reading
A slice of a heart
Recently I wrote a blog about the loss of my aunt. I spoke of death, a subject so many of us fear. I am one of the many. Yes, I fear death. I fear its unknown quality and I despise … Continue reading
Up close and personal
Recently I wrote a post about death and the nature of its inevitability. Last week was one of the many times death sat next to me. My aunt the last remaining sibling of my father clings to life by a … Continue reading
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A different terrain 