Monthly Archives: March 2012

Retreat reflections

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Stef

I always learn something about myself when I go on retreat: the tenacity of my ego; the power of perspective; the grace of letting things just be; the beauty of my spirit… In the most recent retreat I completed, the … Continue reading →

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The eagle did more than land

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Stef

I am in the process of synthesizing my thoughts and reflections from the retreat I attended last weekend; you can look for a post about some of those details in the next few days.  In the meantime, I do have … Continue reading →

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Retreat photos

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Stef

Howdy everyone!  I’m back from my most recent retreat, and will write a post later this week (when I have more time) debriefing some of my experience.  In the meantime, below are a few pictures of the retreat center that … Continue reading →

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#24: Go to a Caritas Vocal Ensemble performance

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Stef

I am fortunate to work with outstanding people. My colleagues are wickedly smart and incredibly conscientious, and their intelligence and drive help me sharpen my own professional skills. But my peers are hardly all work and no play; these folks … Continue reading →

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Quick PSA

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Stef

Hi everyone, I’m going to be at a meditation retreat for the next several days, so I’m going to ‘off the grid’ as far as blogging, email, and technology are concerned. I should be back to the blog sometime in … Continue reading →

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What a Monday!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Stef

Tomorrow my company is having the twice-a-year big-deal national meeting.  As a result, this entire week all employees get to wear casual attire (versus the business attire that is usually required Mondays-Thursdays).  So today, instead of having to don a … Continue reading →

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#6: Participate in an “Empty Bowls” event

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Stef

One of the many things I value about the city and state in which I live is the importance placed on supporting all citizens.  Various programs and events designed to enhance and enrich quality of life abound: from parenting classes … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Stef

Two years ago, I was walking our old dog Hazel down the street when an older Russian neighbor lady stopped me and said, “Don’t let dog near my yard.” Nice to meet you, too. Since that day, I made a … Continue reading →

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Bold benevolence

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Stef

My employer has a company-wide technology that serves as an internal version of Facebook.  While a good percentage of the items people choose to share within the system are business-relevant, some posts are more “fun” than “work”.  I usually skim … Continue reading →

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#73: Take a bath in our ‘new’ tub

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Stef

My sweetie and I purchased our current home nine years ago, from the original builders who erected the structure in the early 1980s.  A modest three-bedroom, one-and-three-quarter bath, split level floor plan located in a safe neighborhood, the house provided … Continue reading →

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