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The Intentional Kindness of a Dessert

A colleague stopped me in the hallway. “Gretchen, glad I caught you! I’ve been invited to make dessert for the gathering this week, and...

The Choices of Gratitude and Hope

We develop gratitude by paying attention. We make a point to review a day or a lifetime to identify all for which we can...

Daring to Talk to Strangers

My husband and I sat mesmerized by waves at Alki Beach. Our camp chairs were comfy as we watched children play, lovers stroll, and...

Willing the Good

My husband asked me why I was being nice instead of sharing the snarky comment the expression on my face expressed. Looking at him, I...

The Only True Identity

My 84-year-old father, a former Air Force fighter pilot who traveled around the world, now spends his days mainly confined to his recliner. His...

The God of Surprises

Everywhere these days, we’re told that the best policy is “no surprises.” Our world is obsessed with control, planning, and risk management. Parents of...

Lightning Bolts

I have a chronic illness. It is a scary path that I wouldn’t choose for anyone. People often comment about what a busy and...

Storing Up Advent Consolations

It’s Advent, and the season is full of expectation and hope. I love the regular appearances of light on the streets in the darkness....

The Child Interrupts

I manage to roll out of bed just a tad earlier than normal. I stumble down the stairs, collapse into a great, leathery chair,...

Accepting Grace

I’ve been enjoying watching the family of bluebirds in my yard. I watched the parents’ courtship, the nest building, the egg laying, and the...

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