Tag Archives: connection

Serendipity, Japan-style

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Stef

I don’t think the word ‘vegan’ exists in Japanese. While my English-to-Japanese phrase book does have an entry that explicitly says, “I am a vegan”, I think the literal translation of “wa-ta-shi wa gen-ka-ku na sai-sho-ku-shu-gi-sha des” is more along … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? Plenty.

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Stef

Picking up my standard prescription refill at the pharmacy, the new technician asked for my name. I replied, “Last name ‘J-O-N-E-S-hyphen-S-M-I-T-H’, first name ‘S-T-E-F-A-N-I-E’.” The tech clicked the corresponding letters on the keyboard, then paused while the online system retrieved … Continue reading →

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Never doubt the compassion of strangers

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Stef

I adore walking outside in the gorgeous summer months. During my daily outdoor endeavors I often pass runners and cyclists, parents with children, humans with pups. I smile at each of these beings, and continue on my merry way. Occasionally, … Continue reading →

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What I like about me

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Stef

One of my writing friends achieved a milestone with her blog today – she published her 100th post. (Woot!) To celebrate her accomplishment, she decided to celebrate herself – and she loudly and proudly wrote 10 things she likes about … Continue reading →

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10 powerful books

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Stef

One my blogging friends (Joss at Crowing Crone) invited her readers to participate in book sharing exercise: specifically, to list 10 books that have stayed with us in some way. As I jotted down a few titles that came immediately to … Continue reading →

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An “average” day

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Stef

Since I don’t have children, am not in school, and do not care for elderly parents, some people wonder what I do on the days when I’m not working. Today was a day full of strange experiences – and yet, … Continue reading →

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#57: Go to one Alliance Française event

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Stef

Like so many events that have occurred in my life, I unintentionally stumbled my way into French. When I was in elementary school I had the good fortune to have foreign language classes integrated into my regular academic curriculum. In … Continue reading →

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#11: Try kayaking

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Stef

Some people grow up around animals – so for them, caring for a dog or cat as an adult is a completely natural, almost “expected” thing to do. Other people grow up in a city environment – and so for … Continue reading →

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Do you want to be a model?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Stef

Yesterday I read a post from a new-to-me blogger that discussed the ways in which some women lash out against other women – particularly around body size/ shape/ aesthetic/ “beauty”. The author called for a cease-fire, but then took the … Continue reading →

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#82: Answer the “50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind”

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Stef

I can’t remember how or why I stumbled on the list of “50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind”; but if answering a mere 50 questions will result in liberation, I’m totally willing to do that work! So, over the … Continue reading →

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