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  • Tag along.

    I had my body measured last night…so, I can watch the changes in my body as I train for future backpacking.   But, there are other measurements that are already showing signs of improvement. My wind.   When I first… Continue reading

  • Self-Confidence

    Last night I dreamed another re-occurring dream; I am driving a vehicle up a very steep hill, and before I reach the top, I panic and usually wake up.  The road is so steep, that the vehicle has the potential… Continue reading

  • Where I am

    “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Wishing is so easy.   It doesn't require anything of you.   You sit in the position of waiting to be fulfilled.  However, if you plan on reaching a goal, you are… Continue reading

  • Work in Progress

    We had our first pre-hike training last evening; and my weaknesses showed themselves. My first thoughts were…."I can't …" It was said that I had balance, but was weak in my core. So, those are the areas that will need extra… Continue reading

  • Me in Selfies!

    The more "Selfies" I take, the more I appreciate the younger generation and their ability to see themselves in a positive way. It makes me literally laugh to see my face and try to take a picture that appears happy,… Continue reading

  • Highlight list.

    Often I hear the sentiment – "I am so happy this year is about over….and I certainly hope next year is better."   It is like they believe the calendar is the problem.  That a lineup of 365 days are going… Continue reading

  • Peace this Christmas…

    "Let there be Peace on Earth, and Let it begin with Me…" As I sit and sip tea on this Christmas morning…before the day begins, I was pondering how peaceful my life is. Peace didn't come to me.   It… Continue reading

  • A Reflection of You.

    The idea that my mother sees me as Unforgiving IS the reason most children do not accept their abuse.  They don't want to un-shine in their parents eyes.   This feeling of being 'less' in my mother's eyes is hurtful.… Continue reading

  • Being Me

    I am 57 years old today…closer to the end of my life, than the beginning.   One of my greatest, or most significant achievements, has been to look unblinkingly at my life. My past. My present. My relationships. My wounds…and… Continue reading

  • Within Me

    The familiar handwriting appeared on a card yesterday… my mother's.   Inside…. "…I forgive you for not forgiving me.  Will always love you.  Sorry I wasn't the type of Mother you needed." I don't really know what to do with… Continue reading