Archive for the 'Caring' Category
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Christmas in June: the Little Blue Santa Rocks!
Last December, I wrote about the Little Blue Santa. I wrote about how we make him, and what the process has meant to me.
The story of this little guy continues to spread, and to enrich our lives and others’. He has traveled to most of these United States, Canada, Germany, England, France and Iraq. […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 26th, 2008 tagged Christmas, Collecting, Little Blue Santa, Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, Caring | 12 Comments »
A Year in the Life…..
My life has changed immeasurably during the past year. One year ago today, my Dad had a massive stroke. My life changed forever with that phone call.
The rawness of the time has softened; the need to speak for my Dad when he was unable to speak for himself has passed. The juxtaposition between the […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 19th, 2008 tagged here and now, Musings, Passing it on, Caring, Gratitude, Love | 15 Comments »
It’s Good Luck to Be Nice
I had stopped at the Cleveland Food Coop on Saturday to pick up a few things. As I walked toward the building, I was approached by a smiling woman. She spoke little English; and started to talk to me in what I figured was Russian. I know one Russian phrase: lubov nyick o toschka. […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 4th, 2008 tagged Musings, Passing it on, Caring, Helping, Community, Home, Gratitude | 15 Comments »
Six Word Memoir: 21 Years or So
Twenty-one years.
Great Guy.
Love Grows.
Published by fromskilledhands on May 23rd, 2008 tagged here and now, Smiles, Caring, Today, Gratitude, Love | 9 Comments »
One Year Hence
I just realized that I began writing this blog on April 27, 2007. Oh, what a ride it has been!
In the past year, I have learned not to be afraid of this new to me medium (thank you, Kelly). I have discovered so much about this lovely blue planet, and about myself.
In […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 29th, 2008 tagged Uncategorized, Musings, Change, Little Blue Santa, Smiles, Caring, Community, Birthdays, Learning | 10 Comments »
My Town Monday: Home is Where the Heart Is
Over at One Word, One Rung, One Day,Travis Erwin has graciously invited bloggers to share their towns on Mondays. I’ve learned a lot about a lot of places by visiting those who have posted. My daughter, a college student in NYC, taught me about home this weekend.
I boarded the Amtrak Lake […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 28th, 2008 tagged Musings, Change, Discoveries, One World, One Heart, My Town Monday, Caring, Home, New York City | 17 Comments »
Over the Backyard Fence
It seems to me that blogging is another incarnation of the backyard fence: we chat, share thoughts, ideas and stories, even have a cup of coffee or tea.
The high tech has become the high touch—interesting stuff. This international community supports and challenges ideas, encouraging the writer to expand his or her thinking. Pats on […]