Tag Archives: hope

21 Pictures That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Stef

A friend of mine posted a link to this blog on Facebook; and as I scrolled through the first few pictures on this post, a smile on my face grew. But as I continued viewing and reading, the casual smile … Continue reading →

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Who said what?

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Stef

Every Sunday morning my sweetie and I receive the newspaper at our home.  The bundle of information is nearly always full of national and local news – but it also contains “extra” goodies like comics, circulars, and mini-magazines. One of … 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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Similarity amid diversity

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Stef

One of the local grocery stores has an aisle dedicated to “ethnic” foods.  Various genres of staples, spices, and sweets each get a 4’ section of shelving – with no smooth transition from one to the next.  So Mexican tortillas … Continue reading →

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For the lovers

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Stef

A church near our house has a changeable message board on their front lawn, and every few days a new comment appears.  The statements offered are nearly always timely and clever, and I have laughed out loud at them more … Continue reading →

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Progress in plain view

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Stef

I spent the day at a Buddhist meditation/12-step recovery workshop hybrid.  The facilitator provided several dharma talks during our time together, led us in multiple guided meditations, and had us engage in a few mindful speaking/mindful listening exercises. One of … Continue reading →

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#18: Buy a glass of lemonade from a kid’s stand

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Stef

Driving home from yoga class, I saw four children between the ages of 5 and 10 near the side of the road, holding signs and jumping around like lunatics. As soon as they saw a car approach, their energy intensified … 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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#23: Get my fortune told

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Stef

A few weeks ago one of my good friends emailed me, and said she could help me with #23 on the 101 list if I wanted. One of her friends hosts a party every now and again where a group … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Stef

Newton’s Third Law of Motion states: “To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction.” It heartens me to know that amid unspeakable sadness and devastating loss, an equally powerful and comprehensive presence of love and compassion will … Continue reading →

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