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limber

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Mindy

I have learned to stretch as part of my routine at the gym.  I fought it at first, not liking the tight, sort of creaking, tough feel to my limbs and joints.  I finally discarded some of the stretches that … Continue reading →

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eyes

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Mindy

My daughter has her father’s eyes.  Every once in a while, an expression will cross her face that carries such a strong echo of his that it takes me by surprise.  It’s most striking when she is making a face … Continue reading →

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the opera

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Mindy

Sandy and I went to the opera last Friday night.  We are neither of us total strangers to such culture, but neither is opera part of our usual activity. The performance was … quite simply incredible.  We went specifically to … Continue reading →

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tig

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Mindy

I have been “tigged!”  What is that you ask?  Basically, it’s a blog version of the old email list of questions you answer and forward to others.  I like the net-community I’m getting to know — both the new blogs … Continue reading →

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thin line

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Mindy

Where/when do we cross the line from tolerance (civility, “love”) to passively allowing oppression and injustice? Is there a difference between a christian’s motive to save my soul and my motive to stop the harm I believe their theology is … Continue reading →

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turning the other cheek

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Mindy

I have been pondering what secrets the teaching “turn the other cheek” might hold, might have meant, might mean. I have come to believe it may mean different things in different situations, to different people — carrying different energy or … Continue reading →

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peddling, er winning, salvation

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Mindy

Please work out your own salvation without needing MY fear and trembling! It just occurred to me that one of things I find troubling about the christian religion — or at least some streams of it — is that so … Continue reading →

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lovely blogs ~ part 2.2

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Mindy

After a brief delay — for a nourishing visit with family and some amazing time on the water —  I’m back with the rest of my lovely blog assignment!  (See here for the introduction of the One Lovely Blog award, … Continue reading →

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lovely blogs ~ part 2.1

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Mindy

I’m back with (part of) part two of my Lovely Blog Award homework!  (See here for part one.) The reason this is only part 2.1 is that as I wrote about the first few of my favorite blogs, I realized … Continue reading →

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one lovely blog

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Mindy

I have received the “One Lovely Blog” award, from a new net-friend Clare Flourish! Clare has a truly lovely blog herself, full of strength and elegance and illustrated beautifully with paintings and photographs.  I’m delighted that she chose mine among … Continue reading →

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