Monthly Archives: March 2016

Every day for a month

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

This month of blogging has been quite a commitment. I have kept others waiting while I blogged away each and every day. I have put things off. I have cleared time. I have made writing, thinking, considering and publishing a … Continue reading →

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YES or NO

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

  Words are power. I know this, and so…when I have opportunity, I always choose YES. The reason? Simple. I want to say that beautiful open creative imaginative word. I want to grant permission. Give forgiveness. If the power to … Continue reading →

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Dominoes & Thinking Collide

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

“Let’s play dominoes,” I suggested. We did. We played three games. I lost all three. I got a little discouraged. I began to think maybe I needed to switch up my strategy. I placed my dominoes by common numbers, a lot … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

This concept arises in us all at one time or another. It is relative. Sometimes it is big and outside of us. Times like 9-11, the beginnings of the bombing of Iraq, Afganistan. Sometimes it is up close and personal. … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

The very word calls up ISSUES “Trust me,” whispers in shadows. . . “even though I may not be trustworthy.” “Trust me,” murmurs behind closed door. . . “because I’m not willing to share the truth.” “I don’t think I … Continue reading →

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News 

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

   A new day  Arrives on the lush green grass Fresh off the press Damp from water we do not have enough of here in Southern California. Headlines Blurred lines What matters? What’s important? If I am uncertain an editor … Continue reading →

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Questions, Cards & Alarms

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Girl home from college on Spring Break this week. Our first night together. Dinner ordered in.  Pizza. Kid still likes pizza.  We small talk about her day. She’s resourceful. Motivated. She’s been up the coast applying for jobs. Two interviews … Continue reading →

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Kahoot! Why I Blog

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

This evening I learned something new!  I was just sitting down to write my blog post for the day and I came across this blog by Chris at Reading Amidst the Chaos.  I hadn’t ever heard of Kahoot! before. I … Continue reading →

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Turtle Bay

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Serene black and green suspended here in this sublime saline fins float back and forth, stealthy propellers heads bobbing just barely above the Pacific’s serenely surging surface Quiet and calm moving with Aloha graceful ease This is their home. Mahalo … Continue reading →

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I could write about…

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Be Strong. Be Courageous. Be You

Thank you to Michelle @litlearningzone for this lovely little slice from whence came this post’s format. ————————————————————————- This morning I am so full of so many things I could write. I could write about the plants and animals I am … Continue reading →

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