Author Archives: WW

Life as a Teeter Totter

Posted on April 14, 2020 by WW

I’ve been seeing a lot of these little cairns placed on my walks–on the beach, in the woods. Many, I think, are created by bored children who need a project when let loose to play without a playground or friends. … Continue reading →

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Hearing compliments

Posted on February 28, 2020 by WW

This month, I was in a cabaret. So much fun! And in the aftermath of our two performances, I was both blessed and challenged with many personal compliments. They were wonderful, but hearing them felt weirdly uncomfortable. Though they were … Continue reading →

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Listen, my word for 2020

Posted on January 30, 2020 by WW

Listen. Last year my word was VOICE. It inspired me to speak truths, to have courage to cross lines I might have otherwise stayed behind. I sang in a choir and learned more about music. I got older. I asked … Continue reading →

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The Magic of YET

Posted on October 29, 2019 by WW

Hope can be hard—some people are better at it than others. They have strategies. A friend references Dory from Finding Nemo to keep herself and others motivated and amused: I have a husband who tears up when he relates episodes … Continue reading →

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A Call to Step Out of Line

Posted on September 29, 2019 by WW

Last week I toured an art exhibit at my local Lightcatcher Museum honoring the life work of a man I had never heard of before. It’s called “WANTED: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace.” I recommend going if you can. … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Life–part two: Sun Moon Dance, being a Dog Soldier

Posted on August 19, 2019 by WW

My oldest sister invited me to be her support person/dog soldier in her third Sun Moon Dance this past April at Sweet Beautiful Waters located just outside Tucson, AZ. It was such a powerful experience that I feel it’s important … Continue reading →

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Spirit of Life-part one

Posted on May 10, 2019 by WW

“Spirit of Life”–that’s a big title for an occasional blog to tackle, but this April was quite an adventure in spirit for me. Years ago I painted my image of God. I think of God as the Life Force, the Chi … Continue reading →

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Large Heart, Large Hands

Posted on March 29, 2019 by WW

I’ve had this card taped to the door of my office for years. I so enjoy Susan Mrosek’s artistic creative whimsy (check out her website at http://www.ponderingpool.com ), but it’s the sentiment behind this card that captured me from the first. … Continue reading →

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VOICE: My Word for 2019

Posted on February 6, 2019 by WW

Despite my angst surrounding choices (see last month’s posting), VOICE quickly popped into my head as my word for 2019. If the concept of choosing a word to inspire you each year is new, check out  “word for the year,” … Continue reading →

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Choice: the panic of a natural ditherer

Posted on January 4, 2019 by WW

I am one of the buzzards in the old Jungle Book movie who sit around shrugging. But with me, I take on the roles of all them. “What we gonna to do?” “I dunno. What YOU wanna do?” “I dunno. … Continue reading →

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