introspection
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Red Hat Protest Symbols
Our country is unraveling. My high school buddy Alise bought yarn wanted to knit this hat, but realized she doesn’t know how to knit, so I got a text last night, could I knit this. I looked at the patter… Continue reading
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Bring Me Men
Rev. Douglas Wilson is a silent influencer that should be on the radar. He is the founder of the New St. Andrew’s College ( not to be confused with the one in Scotland, South Africa or Colorado- this is in… Continue reading
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Alpenglow
I have seen many of these Alpenglows over the years. Seen at sunset or sunrise, the colors are spectacular in the winter, contrasting off the backdrop of a snow covered mountain. It is typically a sunrise or sunset phenomenon –… Continue reading
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Humor, Tenacity and Gratitude
Dr. Angle Johnson has been my Dr. I think since 2015. Would have to check the meds records, but she is my go to. I was seeing a guy one town over and kept complaining about prolapsing. I had Cervical… Continue reading
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Passed the exam!
I hate tests. I will qualify that: I failed Latin with a 40, failed Spanish 2x and my mother was a Spanish teacher. Failed my first driver’s test. Took three times to pass this one, but I did and Thanks… Continue reading
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Self Care- sometimes, sometimes advocate
I have been doing ok with self care. First few days I could smell the chemicals coming out, napped when I was tired, and basically stayed in my PJ’s so I wouldn’t do any chores or “over do it”. I… Continue reading
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Some of the stuff that runs in my brain
The last post I did on this blog was pretty clear on what I was thinking. And to be quite honest, I agree with what I said then and I hold true to it now. That being said, it has… Continue reading
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Treasure or the Coin
I have been thinking a lot about the purpose of the studio and my writing and my yarn. Black Ram Designs found a home on Main Street in Cabot Vermont earlier this year. I was looking for a place for… Continue reading
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I want to float, not dive
Not quite ready for the day. I have my tea and mouse is keeping me company. I kinda want to be all on top of it and hit the ground running, but today I just want to ease into it. Like… Continue reading
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Exhaling into death
It occurred to me yesterday morning that I have been fearful of the role of full-time hospice chaplaincy for two main reasons. The first is that I thought I might get burnt out ministering mostly to folks who are actively… Continue reading
Little Bit Broken 