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For the Beauty

Dear Readers, I took Collette's advice and bought "The Book of Joy", by the Dalai Lama, and Desmond Tutu. Even reading just a few pages or a chapter each morning lifts my spirits, and sets up my day. November nature photos can be harder to take when the skies are so grey. The low level … Continue reading For the Beauty →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 22 Comments November 18, 2020 2 Minutes

To Hug a Sunset

Sunset at Lake Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, Minnesota Dear Readers, I am not an early riser. Never was, never will be. So I hardly ever catch a sunrise, but I can see a sunset. Where I live we have many trees so it's difficult to see the broad horizon. Instead, in the evening, I watch … Continue reading To Hug a Sunset →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 16 Comments August 9, 2020August 9, 2020 2 Minutes

Reconnecting

A Blue Sky Day! Dear Readers, I am reconnecting to my writing. I have missed it, but felt such a void of thoughts and words, I really had nothing to say. So many people are suffering in so many ways, that anything I think of to say or write seems trivial. My emotions have run … Continue reading Reconnecting →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 33 Comments August 2, 2020 3 Minutes

Joy

Dear Readers, I keep waking up singing a song from an old, sappy movie titled the same, Joy in the Morning. I've never watched the movie, but found it in an old music book, and used to sing it long ago. I am not sure why my memory is bringing this song to me at … Continue reading Joy →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 16 Comments April 27, 2020April 28, 2020 2 Minutes

Holding Hope

So happy we can walk outside! Dear Readers, I’m writing this on my iPad, which I have done before, but it sure isn’t easy! I have to stay away from Mr. UT because he is working with our computers, and is in his “work mode”! Yikes! Lol We were lucky we had already adjusted to … Continue reading Holding Hope →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 39 Comments March 24, 2020 1 Minute

Joy with Loss

Dear Readers, Yesterday I was caught off guard by reading some social media posts about music. I started crying. When they did I reached out to a friend, who held my hand, and they passed. I never know when those feeling of loss pop up. I know I write about this often, but I find writing helps me not only … Continue reading Joy with Loss →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 23 Comments June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 2 Minutes

And Then There Was…

My Newest Health Adventure! Dear Readers, Five weeks after my hysterectomy, my stitches came loose, and my small intestines came out of my body! I held them up and my husband drove me to emergency room, where I was fixed up within a short time. Stayed at the hospital for two nights, where I had a roommate with a drunk boyfriend. … Continue reading And Then There Was… →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 22 Comments June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 2 Minutes

Talking Myself into the Day

Dear Readers,Snow Sculptures in St. Paul!I am not a morning person. In fact, I have to talk myself into the day.Most mornings I wake up with anxiety. I struggle to get out of bed.Usually I use the phrase, I Can Do It, and then I can get up.Once I am up, make breakfast, read the paper, I can … Continue reading Talking Myself into the Day →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 22 Comments February 9, 2018May 21, 2019 2 Minutes

Keeping Open on Day 195

Dear Readers,Today I found joy.I found joy in a visit with a neighbor over coffee.I found joy at yoga, connecting with a wonderful warm teacher, and some yoga buddies.I found joy writing this blog.I am noticing that when my mind is open to life, I am finding "experiences of hope, gratitude, joy, patience, forgiveness, connection, and … Continue reading Keeping Open on Day 195 →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 4 Comments March 18, 2015 1 Minute

Laughing is Better!

Dear Readers,I am in a strange pattern of sleeping until 10:00 am. By the time I get my body into gear, it's almost noon! YIKES! Then I'm not tired until 2:00 am!Now in my defense, it is cold, dark, and we have had no sun for about 3 weeks. Oh, and I am retired with no kids.I also … Continue reading Laughing is Better! →

Untipsyteacher Uncategorized 4 Comments December 23, 2014May 21, 2019 1 Minute

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