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When I am Weary

When I am Weary

This morning I feel a weariness right behind my eyes. I feel the gentle breeze coming in my office window and have just come from spending time in my lovely gazebo space that has offered so much solace this season. I feel a prevailing sadness that could bring the tears at any moment. I feel the tug of just closing my eyes and giving in to the escape sleep might bring even though I slept well last night and before me lies a beautiful sunny August day with no real expectation or demand to do anything but embrace it. So what is my best defense against this weary and worn out feeling clouding this sunny day? I made a list , I have a plan, I know the drill of showing up and stepping up. But still the weariness envelopes me and I acknowledge it for what it is and why it lingers. I am allowed...

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One Drop at a Time

One Drop at a Time

This entry is an attempt to understand and share what writing a book is for me. I apologize if I mix or overuse metaphors but here goes. A book begins with the seed of an idea which comes in many different packages; a dream, a newscast, a conversation. You root in the...

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I Have the Choice

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Birthdays

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