Tag Archives: gratitude

Courage defined.

Today I want to share with you something that was shared on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook Page. I re-posted it on Veteran Suicides – America’s Shame Facebook Page, but I thought I should share it with all … Continue reading

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The gift…

I want to thank the middle school music teachers, Mrs. Larson and Ms. Schwartz.  They gave me a great gift last year when Cheyenne wanted to quit playing viola.  They convinced her to stay with it for another year.  They … Continue reading

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Are you conscious of your treasures?

Today, I am reminded of Thorton Wilder’s well-known quote about gratitude: “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” Thanksgiving is a day of purposeful consciousness.  We surround ourselves … Continue reading

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The lesser of evils…

On Sunday Tim Koester became a hero when he pulled an unconscious man from a burning vehicle in the Fargo Hardee’s parking lot. The unconscious man, Ryan Joseph Fox, was apparently intoxicated. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.  Bummer for … Continue reading

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A joyous cry…

Barbara Wang made me cry and rejoice the other day.  The tears weren’t bad ones – they weren’t even big ones.  They were the kind of tears that well up in your eyes when your heart smiles so big that … Continue reading

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