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Born and raised in Venezuela, I grew up in a family of six: two older sisters and one younger, and of course, my parents, who were both originally from Texas. We had an unusual upbringing, my sisters and I, and we often talk about the book we need to write. more››-
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Death and the Present
This week I have been challenged to stay in the present. Here is why. Sixteen years ago today was the eve of my mother’s 85th birthday, and as I went to bed that night at 10:00 p.m., I thought of … Continue reading
Posted in Living Off the Grid
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Voices Calling Out!
One voice in seven billion, how can it make any difference? This planet populated by at least seven billion people is teetering on the brink of annihilation. That is what I understand, reading the posts of the few I see … Continue reading
The Elderly One
My client today was an elderly one I helped in the past. I thought of her these last few years sometimes, driving past the turn that takes one to her small house, a mile down in the woods. “I wonder … Continue reading
Canning and Writing
I spent the day canning more salsa; it took hours to end up with three and a half quarts! No matter, for time means nothing to me these days. It is just a pleasure to be here. I usually spend … Continue reading
Up Before Dawn
This morning I was up before dawn. I have not had any calls to go to work for a week now, and thought that perhaps the office would ring me today. In order to be ready to go, I would … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude
Tagged dawn, mind-over-matter, Reality, thoughts, vaccination mandate, work
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Cool, Damp, and Thankful
The fall is here, ushered in with several rainy days. It is cool and damp this morning. The forest stands still and green; the trees that died this summer due to the drought stand out, brown leaves identifying them. Already … Continue reading
Posted in Living Off the Grid
Tagged chores, cool and damp rainy weather, thankful, the fall, the seasons
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The Mysterious Bat
Late last night as I sat at my computer, I heard my cats jumping about at the end of the room, as though trying to catch something. I had only the light from the computer screen available, so I reached … Continue reading
Posted in Stream of Life
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Wisdom and Insecurity
The word, “insecurity,” usually does not imply having wisdom. Most insecure persons are perhaps fearful, with low self-esteem, in need of a boost of self-confidence. I know I have been this person. But now, it is different. Something has changed.
Posted in Musings
Tagged insecurities, retirement, the intangible reality, the trip, wisdom
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Tuning In
I am tuning in to my son singing his song, “The Fall.” I can listen to it repeatedly, never tiring of his added harmonies, the emotion in his voice, his guitar playing, and his lyrics.