Tag Archives: fall

#10: Go on a peace walk

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Stef

When I was a child, my mom was very active in a church community.  As a result, my sister and I attended weekly Sunday School classes, participated in Vacation Bible School each summer, and stayed at sleep-away church camp when … Continue reading →

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#59: Check out the observation deck at the Foshay Tower

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Stef

Every culture has characteristics that make it unique from others.  Germans are notorious for being so direct and honest that often times they border on harsh, whereas Indians are raised to be so collaborative and accommodating that at times their … Continue reading →

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#65: Check out the student union at Macalester

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Stef

It’s only been within the past few years that I have fully recognized January 1 as the start of a new annual cycle.  Before then, my mind “knew” that 11:59 pm on December 31 signaled the end of one measure … Continue reading →

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A wisdom exchange

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Stef

While my husband and I travel multiple times over the course of a year to a variety of destinations, rarely do we take a vacation as a solo couple – a fact I would like to change.  So this year, … Continue reading →

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Naturally happy

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Stef

Today I received a note from one of my friends that said, “This natural smile made of leaves made me think of you! :)” These types of events happen to me every now and again (i.e., someone experiences an unexpected … Continue reading →

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Costume commentary

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Stef

Halloween night is an enjoyable evening for me: I like seeing the kids come to the door all dressed up and excited, and I have fun tossing candy into their pails and pillowcases.  I always buy waaaay too many treats, … Continue reading →

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A thin line…

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Stef

Fall is doing its very best to hang around as long as possible for us – and I appreciate the valiant efforts.  Today the sun shone brightly, many trees blazed leaves of crimson and saffron and gold, the temperature reached … Continue reading →

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Fall colors

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Stef

It’s difficult to over-state just how incredibly gorgeous the weather has been here the past few weeks.  I’m talking big-ball-of-sunshine, shorts-and-t-shirt-temps (literally), crayon-blue-skies gorgeous. Over the past few days the weather has turned a bit (temps have dropped a little, … Continue reading →

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Hoarding

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Stef

For the past week or so my fellow citizens and I have been experiencing an Indian summer: temperatures in the high 70s (F), deep blue skies and fluffy white clouds, amazing leaf colors… it’s been absolutely divine. Yet while some … Continue reading →

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