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Tag Archives: Kindness
When asked to make a dream come true, you say “Yes!”
What do you do when asked to make a dream come true for a young veteran of the Iraq war, who is battling leukemia that was likely caused by the spent uranium spread by US munitions in the region? First, … Continue reading
The soldier wants to be a sailor
On a recent evening I left work an hour early to drive to a federal medical facility, where I passed through a security clearance that included a vehicle search, purse inspection and my walking through a metal detector. Afterward, I … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Community, sailing
Tagged Adventure, Community, Kindness, Learning, Love, Resilience, Sailing Angel
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Sea Scouts christen boat in memory of Sandy Hook boys
A blanket of soft gray clouds hung low along the Potomac River recently matching the somber mood as Prince William County Scouts and Sea Scouters and beyond gathered to christen a boat in memory of the two Tiger Cub Scouts … Continue reading
Posted in Sea Scouts
Tagged Ceremony, Community, Kindness, Leadership, Love, Sailing, Sea Scouts
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The third “good morning”
Most mornings, I ride my bike or walk the dog along the mile or so between my house and the river. Often, I see familiar faces along the way–neighbors and others who are also up and out early. Two of … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day, Jerome
My thoughtful daughters gave me colorful flowers and a lobster dinner, but the most memorable part of my Mother’s Day was helping to save a young man from himself while simultaneously betraying him. I first saw him through my front … Continue reading
The courage to turn the other cheek
One evening last week, I asked a friend to make plans to come through on a favor he had gladly offered me in exchange for a favor to him. I sent the request by text message, since I know that … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Happiness, Inner Growth, Kindness, Learning, Love, personal growth
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Receiving with grace
I have always been- and will always be a giver, but I am still learning how to receive with grace. The culture of my family of origin required that I become fiercely independent; having needs was deemed shameful, selfish, and … Continue reading
Haunted by Anna
It was a gorgeous day to canvass for my fave candidate for public office. Clear blue sky, plenty of sunshine, and a stiff breeze that took the edge off the heat. I drove to the Party HQ, pleased to have … Continue reading
Mother, I’m flying!
Mother, I’m flying Come catch me, Dad The most wonderful feeling That I’ve ever had I’m riding, I’m falling I’m falling, I’m riding I’m falling, I’m riding my bike In the fall of her 16th year, my daughter learned to … Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling
Tagged Ceremony, Inner Growth, Kindness, personal growth, Unschooling
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Nothing more holy
“All about the love, and if we don’t go here ourselves, all of us, we aren’t going to make it.” Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Community, Happiness, Inner Growth, Kindness, Love, personal growth
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