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What is Ordinary?
The things we see, smell, taste and hear, People we pass on the street, Hopes that are deep within our heart, Memories cherished and replayed, Loved ones we run to and hug, Laughter that bubbles forth, Joys that brighten the day, Friends who call and share, Truth that never wavers, Majestic sunrises and sunsets, Stars that twinkle in the night sky, Waves that crash upon the shore, Lightning that releases nitrates to Earth, And a lover whose hand is warm upon your skin… Every day these things happen. Every moment magic is upon us. There is no “ordinary”… It is all extraordinary. – RG
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Perfect Love
Yesterday was Sunday…and church was amazing. This post is a continuation of that. There are days and times in our life when we trudge through, knowing we need to put one foot in front of the other – then, all at once, it’s like we are dancing. The baggage of life slips away. The beauty of everything that is around us seems to intensify. It captures our attention and our perspective changes. A friend of mine says, “What you focus on expands”. Yes, that’s right! So today I’m looking up. Blue skies, sunlight – oh sure, maybe it’s a little too hot, but who cares? Life is beautiful because if…
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Patience
So, a friend of mine has nicknamed me “Patience”. I think he is just a little sarcastic. Still, it got me thinking. I am definitely wired to push, pursue, create, progress, produce…yeah, all of those things. I think they are good. They are noble. They are necessary. I feel really good when I’m in that zone. Then there is this Patience thing. It sounds so passive to me. Now I am starting realize, it may not be! Let’s look at it this way. I love plants. Watching things grow is a study of beauty and reveals the miracle of creation. It’s stunning. However, in our world, we don’t have “Jack…
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My Girl
Some people might say my girl is spoiled…I say, naw! She’s not spoiled. She is loved. Sammy is a rescue dog, which is a fancy way of saying I got her at the Pound. She was still young, covered in downy fur with that same expression in her dark eyes. I thought she looked adorable and sweet. Little did I know Red Heelers (of which she is a part) can be notoriously stubborn. I think I heard somewhere pets resemble their owners? I wonder what that means? LOL. It’s hard to believe she is 10! The years have really flown. In this picture she is watching out the windows, looking…
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Random Things – Maybe Not
Today is uniquely special. I have so much to be thankful for, it’s overwhelming. First of all, I’m breathing in and out. What is this thing we call life? Oh sure, we can parrot, “I think therefore, I am.” It’s more than that. I feel and love, therefore my soul exists. And beyond that – it is connected with others. Together we form the DNA strand of the Body of Christ. We are not alone (yes I say that as a single woman). We are never alone because God is with us at all times. Today, as I have a milestone birthday, I honor those who have gone before me and laid the…
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Out on a Limb
Life is so interesting, don’t you think? Out of a random conversation, I sent an MP3 of some of my stuff to my boss. His reaction was really funny. I am smiling thinking about his stuttering and nearly catatonic state as he listened to the guitar, drums and generally heavy rock songs. “What is happening here?” Oh my gosh! So, I have decided, with encouragement from friends to post some of my tunes. They were recorded several years ago…I’d like to give credit to a few folks. Tim True – Bass John Allen – Guitar-man Doug Agee – Production and Tympani Cipriano Garcia – Sax Extraordinaire! There are others, too…
