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Category Archives: Musings
The Winds of Change
WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED was that I went on a training ride with five friends yesterday. WHAT I HEARD WAS that the wind was so bad it was nearly impossible to ride. That is was hard to stay motivated. That one … Continue reading
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New Year’s Resolution #5: Lose the Fat
(Please note that this post has been delayed due to the fact that I went out for a pizza.) Seriously. My body composition had gotten considerably off during my months of prolonged non-training. My goal was to lose four pounds … Continue reading
Kitchen. Out. Now.
This morning I wrote about “getting out of the kitchen”; enjoying who you were toiling over rather than what you were going to serve people. It was about engaging in the world around you instead of paying unneccesary attention to … Continue reading
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Take a Balance Break…
…and get out of the kitchen. As Jesus travelled the land he was quite dependent on the kindness of strangers. Like many, Martha invited him into her home. She quickly disappeared into the kitchen preparing a last minute snack. As … Continue reading
A Rose Really Does Smell Sweet!
To feel keenly the poetry of a morning’s roses, one has to have just escaped from the claws of this vulture which we call sickness. ~Henri Frederic Amiel Someone told me I looked “light” the other day. What a … Continue reading
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Take a Balance Break©…
You’ve heard it said that all things should be done with love, that we should love our neighbors and enemies, and that love conquers all. Those are some mighty tall orders. But today, show your love to one other person. … Continue reading
Take A Balance Break…
…and be the best you can be. ALL that you can be. It’s a lot of work, and it takes a lot of practice. So just for part of the day think about how “great” or good or peaceful or … Continue reading
Take A Balance Break©
Lent has begun! It’s a season of introspection and action, forty days worth. What can I “put down” in order to have the time and energy to “pick up” something new? What action can I take that helps me to … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolution #7: Practice Intimacy
Firstly, I haven’t forgotten about Resolutions 2-6. Just needed to jump ahead here. Secondly, the actual resolution needs a little explaining. But first…a story. Over the years I have gotten to known a few homeless people. Ruth in Hartford affectionately … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolution #1: Toughen Up!
I’ve been meaning to write a thank-you note (of sorts) to two men I met last year. I don’t know how to get it to them, so I pray for them, ask God to protect them, and hope that they’ll … Continue reading
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