Tag: musing
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The Gallery Overhead
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Today, when I looked outside, the sky and the sun were entirely hidden. Instead, smoke drifting from the massive wildfires burning in northern Canada has painted the horizon in eerie yellow strokes, leaving behind a heavy, hazy gloom. The horizon changes so drastically on days like today. These are the moments that remind me why… Read more
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Repost-A Gem
This short post reminds me of the old ‘sermons’ clippings from the back of the community newsletter. A Timeless Reminder: How to S.T.O.P. Sometimes the best guidance is the simplest. Here is a quick roadmap for aligning our choices with a higher purpose: S.T.O.P. SURRENDER: OUR WILL AND DESIRES TRUST: GOD COMPLETELY OBEY: WITHOUT HESITATION PRAY: WITH FAITH… Read more
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A Simple Pleasure
Unwinding with today’s prompt🌷 One of the simplest pleasures in my life is the quiet joy of watching and listening to the birds right outside my balcony. Every morning feels like a fresh invitation, usually starting with the brilliant flash of the first blue jay after winter or the cheerful, familiar hopping of a red… Read more
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Happy May
A Gentle May Encouragement A Season of Becoming As the warmth of May settles in, I’ve been sitting with the thought that growth isn’t always a loud, visible bloom. Sometimes it happens in the quiet—in intentional pauses, behind-the-scenes planning, and the hidden work of aligning our hearts with God’s presence. I have a confession to… Read more
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A Late Introduction to Hump Day
A short, warm, gently humorous piece about my newfound ignorance of “Hump Day,”🤔😂 I must confess, I’ve lived all this time without knowing that “Hump Day” was a thing. While others were out here celebrating Wednesdays as the triumphant climb over the week’s midpoint, I was simply… living my life, unaware that the workweek apparently… Read more
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My Sister’s Morning Surprise on the Beach
For my second sister, Carol F. My sister was taking her usual early morning walk on the beach in St. Lucia when she came across something unforgettable. Just above the tide line, she spotted a huge sea turtle that had already pulled herself out of the water to lay her eggs. She stepped closer, carefully,… Read more
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The Any Day Journal-15: The Number Thirteen
**************************************************** Some thoughts stay hidden in our journals for a while before we feel ready to share them. This one started as that, just a quick note about the number thirteen, written on a day when it seemed to stand out. When March brought a Friday the 13th, that familiar superstition resurfaced, and I returned… Read more
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Is Failure a Part of Progress
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How Many Times Do I Have to Try? Hey Reader, At 59, I’ve found myself asking, “How many times do I have to try to get this right?” More often than I’d like to admit. It’s a question that constantly nags at me, maybe in the stillness of a late night when I’m trying to… Read more
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The Prophecy of Metal Monsters
Previously titled: Counting the Cost of Artificial Intelligence-Edited February 2026 I call it Artificial Technology, Man’s Intelligence.–jjf A Rant The Prophecy of Metal Monsters I feel stuck in the chaos of modern life, forced to play the role of ringmaster, trying to manage a flood of digital challenges. New apps keep popping up everywhere, crowding… Read more
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A Pun of Trouble
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“A Pun of Trouble” reflects the personal challenges and resilience faced in times of adversity. I draw from my own experiences to connect with and inspire those who have encountered similar struggles. The title is a play on the word “trouble,” highlighting both the difficulties encountered and the subtle, nuanced meanings that life’s challenges can… Read more
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