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Category Archives: Mother Nature
My Amtrak Odyssey – Epilogue
My phone rings out this morning and a man says in a raspy, “Hello?” “Is this Pete?” I ask. “Yes, this is Pete,” he replies. “Hi, Pete. This is Mary Jo Doig. I’ve called three times during the past ten … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Grace, Gratitude, Kindness, Mother Nature
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My Amtrak Odyssey
My sister Bonnie and I had planned for weeks to meet on Long Island, where our other sister, Jackie, lives in a group home in Riverhead. I was coming as a surprise for Jackie on her 73rd birthday. Bonnie, spending … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Family, Kindness, Mother Nature
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Addie’s Journal – Chapter 5
On Addie’s second day, our walks were delightful. On our first morning walk, I fastened her leash, opened the sliding door, scooped her up to take her down the three steps to the yard. As soon as she stood on … Continue reading
Posted in Animal friends, Compassion, Gifts, Grace, Gratitude, Mother Nature, Simplicity
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Leaving Las Vegas
I’m flying home to Virginia at an altitude of 10,000 feet and climbing. As my eyes drink in the sight of the gorgeous desert mountain below, I feel I want never to forget what I am seeing. I silently whisper, … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Family, Glioblastoma, Grace, Health, Mother Nature, Mystery
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A Sliver of Light
Following this debilitating post-election week, I found myself aching for solitude and solace. The autumn day is sunny and bright, with few white clouds slowly drifting across the pale blue sky. Below, sun rays brighten the dwindling yellow, orange, and … Continue reading
Posted in Change, Gifts, Grace, Gratitude, Mother Nature, Mystery, Peacefulness, Simplicity
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Gratitude
Gratitude For time to cherish a lovely autumn day on a country road with a good dog, equally as appreciative.
Posted in Animal friends, Change, Gifts, Grace, Gratitude, Mother Nature, Peacefulness
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A Childhood Vacation
The first vacation my childhood family ever had taken was approaching and we were all so excited. My mother and her lifelong best friend, Geneva, had planned it. Geneva’s three kids were Kathy, about my age, 14ish; Eric, close to … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Family, Mother Nature, Simplicity
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The Wonder and Mystery of Marriage
They married on the one year anniversary date of the day they met, May 1, 2015. They planned the simple, yet richly meaningful celebration with high efficiency, low stress, and much happiness–in just 29 days. Polly had waited a long … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Gifts, Grace, Gratitude, Mother Nature, Mystery, Simplicity
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