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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 »
The Hospice Gardeners
When my father was at Hospice, his room had French doors that opened onto a courtyard garden. The garden was, at that time, in transition, a fitting metaphor for that time in our lives. A man and a woman were working there, their hands digging into the clay soil. With their hands they carefully […]
Published by fromskilledhands on November 27th, 2007 tagged Uncategorized, creativity, Art, Musings, Craft, Change | 7 Comments »
Standing
Today, at 1:00pm, I will go to Wade Oval in Cleveland’s beautiful University Circle, and stand quietly for 5 minutes. I will be joining women all over the world in bearing witness for change. I will stand for peace, for non-violence and for loving acceptance of the beauty of the Universe. I’ll let you […]
Published by fromskilledhands on May 13th, 2007 tagged Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
The Power of Silence
When my children were small I often told them that it was important to listen –that sometimes the quietest people have the most to say. I was struck by the power of this way of being when I came across the Standing Women site. The power is in the silence. Check out this You […]