Tag Archives: gift

When we’re triggered

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Kathy

We all know about being triggered by others, right? We’re sitting here, minding our own business, and Ms. So-and-so does something absolutely appalling. Or she just announces her abdominal viewpoint (which happens to be the opposite of our more “enlightened” … Continue reading →

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Christmas passion (fruit) in the north woods

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Kathy

Look at the surprise Christmas gift we received from our daughter and her husband! Exotic tropical fruits arrived at our little house in the woods from down south in Miami a couple of days ago. We hardly know what anything … Continue reading →

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I found the missing heart in that messy closet

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Kathy

About two weeks ago I wondered: where in the world is that heart? Did I give it away to someone? Who would that have been? The rolodex of the mind clicked through every possible person. Was it you, you or … Continue reading →

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Living as gift

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Kathy

I have been pondering the act of giving, and how we can live more as a gift to ourselves and others.  Instead of living in the commodity mode of exchange our culture fosters, how can I give of myself more … Continue reading →

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When a stranger returns your purse

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Kathy

This morning I drove north to a coffee shop in Houghton–5th and Elm (may it forever be immortalized in song and dance, as you will soon discover why) and ordered a coffee and cranberry biscotti. Then set my big clunky … Continue reading →

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When the Universe gives unexpected gifts

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Kathy

The Universe gives us gifts all the time. If you counted all twenty fingers and toes you probably still couldn’t count all the gifts the Universe gave you yesterday. Your list might begin:  sweet ripe blueberries on granola, warm delightful … Continue reading →

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Unexpected turtles in the mail

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Kathy

   

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