I love clean slates and empty pages and new journals and blank spaces. I like tidy houses and clutter free zones and organized pantries and closets with order. I love these things but the truth is, I don’t have these things in my life. Oh sure, I get the brand new journal but I can’t wait…I have
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Uncool
There has been lots of talk about Phillip Seymour Hoffman since his death. I love movies and he was so good in every movie but I have to say my favorite character he played is Lester Bangs in Almost Famous. My favorite line from him in that movie: The only true currency in this bankrupt
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Don’t talk about our bodies? Really?
My friends and I got together today for lunch. We all have matching bracelets. All crosses. My friend says they are a beautiful touch stone for our friendships, built on faith and wrapped around all of our lives. Which of course I love and felt I needed to commemorate. I took a picture. But we
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Humble Warrior
I love yoga. I’ve been practicing for a long time. I’m not even really sure how long…maybe 8 years? I’m being trained to teach and I’m finishing up my certification in April. So last night, I’m with my husband and another couple. They are dear, dear friends who have been a constant, reliable, supportive part
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Rocky Mountain Lessons in Life
The people in Colorado have it right. Here’s how I see it. They live in the most beautiful place. It’s like when God created Colorado, he was having a really, really good artistic moment. It’s perfect. The people there know that. It’s not like they take it for granted. They seek the beauty and they
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The Gift
My mom has always told me, “Faith is a gift”. I remember her saying this when I was young and then thinking, “Why do some people get the gift and other people don’t?” It didn’t seem fair. As I’ve gotten older I have begun to see what she means. Faith is a gift. St. Paul
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Have you heard of this?
You know when someone comes into your life and opens it up? You know what I mean? They help steer you down a new path. They teach you a new way of understanding. Every single encounter has value. Whether the encounter is positive or negative, whether your relationship with this person is 5 minutes