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The Act of Beginning
It seems words have a way of finding me when I need them. Or perhaps my mind has a way of finding what I need. Whatever, I’m grateful this quote popped up today from one of my favorite writers, John O’Donohue from Ireland. He’s not alive anymore, but his words live on. That’s the beauty…
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Keep following the thread ~
These wise words remind me to keep following the thread, keep walking the path. “Everything Falls Away” Sooner or later, everything falls away.You, the work you’ve done, your successes,large and small, your failures, too. Thosemoments when you were light, alongside the times you became one with the night.The friends, the people you lovedwho loved you,…
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Sunday Funnies: June 25
This blog brought a few good laughs to my day, so I thought I’d pass them on to you. Enjoy ~ A re-run of my dad’s humor cards. They make me chuckle all over again – so I hope you enjoy them whether it’s the first time or second (first posted … Sunday Funnies: June…
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Memories of Mom
It’s been six years, but every year when this day rolls around I remember our last time together before she died. “You were a good mom,” I said. She smiled and said, “You were a good daughter.” A few years ago, I wrote more about that moment in time. When I shared it with my…
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Grateful for all the kind people in this world
As I look back over my journey, especially the past few weeks in Oregon, I am deeply touched by the amount of kindness I received from so many people, some I hadn’t seen in over 50 years and some were total strangers who welcomed me and treated me as a friend. One friend even opened…
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Day 14: Mission Accomplished ~Town found
It’s been quite a journey the past two weeks here in Oregon, looking for a town where I’d like to live. It has been exciting, exhausting, and worth all the effort despite periodic times of despair & fear that I might not find any suitable town for me in Oregon. Just when I was about…
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Day 5: Pursuing Possibilities in Oregon, one step at a time
This quote is a good reminder for me today. I’ve spent the past few days in the suburbs of Portland, driving to and from several towns hoping to find an area where I’d like to live. Nothing feels right yet. It’s a bit discouraging sometimes, but I’ve just started this journey of pursuing possibilities. I…
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Day 1: Pursuing Possibilities in Oregon ~
I flew to Oregon today! On the flight I sat next to a couple who are native Oregonians. They gave me some good info about towns in Oregon. After we landed & exited the plane, I heard lovely, live piano music as I entered the Portland Airport. I walked toward the music & saw a…
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Walking into the unknown
I plopped down on my therapist’s soft, cozy couch for another weekly session after leaving my husband. It was a sunny March afternoon in 2014. Soon I would be turning 60. My kids were grown & gone and I had finally faced the reality that our marriage was not a marriage anymore, despite many years…
Linda Marie Marten
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