Category Archives: Faith

Comments on present journey of faith as it relates to this stage in life.

Vacation Reflections

Posted on July 13, 2016 by

Retirement has been a great time to travel to see the places I have only read about or seen on television. When I was teaching, vacation was a time I just wanted to sit and relax on the beach. Now I just want to … Continue reading →

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Wounds or Scars

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

Easter is always an important day in my Christian walk. Not everyone believes in Jesus or that he died on a cross for our sins, but the fact is for over 2,000 years that story has been told. History is … Continue reading →

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How is your garden growing?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

There is something about digging up soil that is so therapeutic. Digging and planting new plants is a reminder about how beautiful life is. I love planting and watching them grow, but they do need nurturing if they are going … Continue reading →

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A Journey of Faith

Posted on May 17, 2016 by

I can’t remember a time that I didn’t believe in God. I was brought up in the Catholic faith and never doubted that there was a God. My great grandmother instilled in me a healthy reverence and fear of God. … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Manifesto

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

What is this blog about and why am I writing it? As part of a 7-Day challenge I am taking, I am looking at those questions and will answer them as honestly as possible. I love writing and creating. In … Continue reading →

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Gift of Time

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

For most people the beginning of the year  means resolutions. Looking back we find things or activities that we want to make a real effort to improve or start this year. By the end of January, most people have already given … Continue reading →

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Legacy

Posted on November 17, 2015 by

Retirement has allowed me to think more about the legacy I would like to leave behind. Reading the newspaper each day is a reminder that that we live in a violent, unsettled world. The obituaries are filled with deaths of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to My Blog

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

Welcome to my new blog about my life as a retired teacher. For some people, retirement might mark the end of a life of work, nothing left to do but collect your pension, travel, or volunteer. Excitement may be gone … Continue reading →

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