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The Starling Saver (part 2)

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I have been thinking a lot about my experience last week, saving the little starling bird that was stranded in the subway station. From idle musings, like “I wonder if someone else would have stopped to help the bird if … Continue reading

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The Starling Saver (Part 1)

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I went to my brother and sister-in-law’s home for dinner the other night. They live on the 10th floor of a stunning new condominium at the end of the subway line. That evening, I joined the commuter stream moving out … Continue reading

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Change is… a process underway

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A picture is worth… words I was reading a blog post by Mary Jaksch at http://www.WritetoDone.com  titled “10 Ways to Refuel Your Creativity.” One suggestion was to look at lovely pictures. “When you muse on images, you brain can make … Continue reading

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What is Change?

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This? Or this?       Or if you’re in business, maybe this? What kind of emotions does “change” evoke in you? excitement? delight? anxiety? anticipation? dread? all of the above? Most of us like “good” change: getting over a … Continue reading

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My Pet Peeves

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Pets ~ cats, dogs ~ are wonderful! They offer unconditional love, exuberant warmth and joyful companionship. Keeping a pet can be expensive; feeding, grooming, medical care. And there are negatives ~ dog or cat hair all over the house, messes … Continue reading

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The Big C

Somehow this subject is coming up… among friends, family, neighbours… and having read Christine Caine’s testimony of healing just recently, I feel compelled to share it. It really is amazing what God can do – through prayers and faith and … Continue reading

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Farewell summer, hello fall

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Yes, summer is winding down – although tomorrow will be the hottest day here. It must be tough for kids to be in school on such hot days, especially after a so-so summer. Been there, done that – and we … Continue reading

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The Ice Bucket Challenge – one man’s testimony

For those of you who follow the news, you have heard many stories about this stunt to raise awareness and funds for ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s disease).  I won’t comment on any of them. But, for those of you who … Continue reading

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What a writer can learn from a disappointing read

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I love my e-reader! It weighs less than a pound and holds 100s of books. For Christmas, I get gift cards from 3 of the guys I support (administratively, that is, at the office). Plus, there are lots of free … Continue reading

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More – or less – than meets the eye

It’s a good thing my income does not depend on my writing; there has been too little of it lately. And yet, as I read and think and write, I know – despite lulls or dry spells – that I … Continue reading

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