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When Life Appears Tasteless

Aug 082012
 
When Life Appears Tasteless

Have you ever had a really bad cold?  The kind that leaves all food utterly bland, and in fact, tasteless?  It’s only after blowing your nose, that you’re able to glimpse a hint of pepper maybe, or the remnants of salt or a bit of lemon. With a cold that bad, like the one I have now, you can’t hope for much more than that, can you? Although I do.  And I did this morning. My husband cooked sausage and biscuits today, welcoming us home after being out of town for several days.  I could barely smell the freshly baked Continue reading >>

 August 8, 2012  Posted by at 4:46 AM 2 Responses »

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is… I Did

Jul 232012
 
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is... I Did

Last month many of you got involved in our TLT community discussion regarding our youth, the pressures placed on them by parents, coaches, society, and the choices they’re making in order to ACHIEVE, and at the same time, PLEASE everyone. The “Holy Moly” series, as it came to be called, was sparked by a New York Times article I read that centered around high school students doing whatever it takes to achieve academic excellence, even if that means illegally obtaining and using prescription ADHD medicines to enhance mental focus, increase their stamina to pull all-nighters, and get better test scores. Continue reading >>

 July 23, 2012  Posted by at 3:34 AM No Responses »

See Me as Whole. Leslie’s Healing

Aug 042011
 
See Me as Whole. Leslie's Healing

Sitting…sitting…sitting.  Writing, backspace/delete.  More writing, more backspace/delete.  20 minutes later…still sitting.  I know exactly what I want to write, but for once, I have no idea how to start.  Okay, dive in. A little over two weeks ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  I found no lump.  I was simply going in for my first mammogram.  That’s right: no lump, first mammogram. There Was No Lump I decided to start today’s article with the facts, urging those of you who have put off having a mammogram because you haven’t felt anything through your monthly self examination, to please reconsider.  Continue reading >>

 August 4, 2011  Posted by at 12:49 AM 20 Responses »

No Such Thing As Goodbye

Jul 252011
 
No Such Thing As Goodbye

Practicing Goodbyes A friend recently sent me some of his favorite Richard Bach quotes.  Among them was this one: “Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes.  A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.  And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.” Probably like you, I’m not crazy about goodbyes.  As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gotten better at them, but I sometimes wonder if it’s only been through sheer practice.  Is that how the military kids I grew up with dealt with goodbyes?  Through practice? Or, is there a different mind-set that helps us through Continue reading >>

 July 25, 2011  Posted by at 12:34 AM 16 Responses »

Maybe… and What If?

Jul 182011
 

Today’s article starts with a story based in Taoism tradition.  I’ve heard it told different ways.  The version that follows is basic and simple, very easy for even children to understand. “The Farmer’s Luck” by Jon J. Muth, author of Zen Shorts There was once an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day, his horse ran away.  Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “Maybe,” the farmer replied. The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it two other wild horses. “Such good luck!” the neighbors exclaimed. Continue reading >>

 July 18, 2011  Posted by at 7:58 AM 2 Responses »
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