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Justice

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

I’ve been meditating on the following passage this week, and found it amazingly appropriate to the juncture we find ourselves at as a country (and planet). So I thought I’d offer it to you for your contemplation as well. “Difference of capacity in individuals is fundamental to human existence. It is not possible for all […]

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Living in Gray

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

We must get beyond the “black and white” of perception and embrace the “gray” of reality. “Terms like ‘conservative,’ ‘liberal,’ and ‘progressive’ do not, and cannot, do justice to the complex reality of our politics and our experience as humans,” writes George Lakoff in his new book The Political Mind. “Barry Goldwater, ‘Mr. Conservative,’ had […]

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The Times, They Are A-Changin’

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

There’s so much talk of change, and now even events that have us reflecting (I hope) on things we’ve just routinely accepted. So I thought I’d jump on this whole “change” bandwagon, embrace the spirit of the age and… get a haircut! (baby steps…) Though my original hairstyle was highly versatile: I’m really enjoying the […]

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Build-a-Day with MamaMo

Monday, October 13th, 2008

First, my apologies Mrs. G – if your day is predictable and routine, mine is… the OPPOSITE of that. There is NO typical day in the life of MamaMo, so sit back and imagine the endless possibilities. [This post should be just a simple and clear as the info on health insurance options I just […]

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Hopeless

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

I’ve still got it. You’d think after this many years of real life, I’d have lost my “edge”, but listening to Hillary Clinton’s speech last night confirmed it — I remain a hopeless idealist. I actually found myself in tears throughout most of it. Now, I’m a staunch “Independent”, so this post isn’t about politics, […]

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Why Do We Do It?

Friday, June 6th, 2008

I’ve just spent the afternoon in tears, contemplating the immense spiritual impact (cost) of war. If you want to know why, listen to this (on the far left, click “Listen”). [WARNING: it’ll be a “deep cry” inducer] Join me in praying EXTRA hard this Tuesday.

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Things That Make You Go Hmmmm

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

I’ve been deeply pondering this one lately.I may have arrived at a personal action step. I promise to share it next Tues.

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Extra. Extra.

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Thank you Elle for reminding me just how beautiful dandelions are.

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Politics

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

How exciting it is to have so many strong, qualified, ethical women on the state ballot – even if only half of them end up elected, what an AWESOME Council of State we will have in NC!![for those out of the loop/state, we have the potential for a female: Governor, Auditor, Labor Commissioner, Superintendent of […]

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My "Extra $2 Tip"

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

So, as the Princess of Rizvania prepared herself the other morning, my husband asked me why I went through all that just to read a story. I told him it was HIS fault and got the usual “whaaa….???!” expression in response. You see, when my husband and I were first married, we ate out ALOT. […]

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