By Janet Gesme Janet playing her cello with her daughter, Zeta, four years into recovery.Photo by B. Lanphear I think it is a familiar story for a lot of us: one day everything is okay—you have your health, family, friends, career . . . and then something happens and you watch it all slip away. …
What a Garden Taught Me About Fear
Spiske There is something so inviting about the feel of warm earth between your fingers. It tugs at our agrarian roots, reassuring us that the cycle of life continues – seed, seedling, plant, produce, seed. In Central Oregon, late May to early June are safe times to consider planting a garden. But, many veteran gardeners …
Value…
Photo by T. Colomb As women, we deal with an ongoing dialogue in our minds, a struggle of the heart. Our conversations may use different words but they all cause us to question our sense of worth, our positions in the world, our value. Take a few minutes to watch this video by Jeremy Anderson …
Moving from God’s spectacular to reassurance
Photo by L. Bravo Just a mile from home is the entrance to a hiking trail. Its access is hidden, just off the edge of a busy road. You would never guess such beauty was so close unless you knew the path was there. The pathway follows the bank of the Deschutes River, winding through …
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Pride Comes Before a Microwave Fire
I’ve always considered myself an intelligent person. Not a brainiac by any means but someone that exercises good judgment, can organize a plan and can see my way clear to plan completion. That was until last week! Last week provided a new perspective on my abilities and judgment. Here’s what happened. My friend was making …
Distance is Not Isolation
Sixty years is a long time to share life. A lot of time to build memories and recognize dreams. Few couples reach this milestone, but that’s exactly how long Harold and Grace have been married. Their celebration coming right in the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such a beautiful remembrance amid a time of great …
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