So fellow travelers, once upon a time, along a hilltop in Vermont a much anticipated wish was about to be fulfilled. Two of our creative group friends, Kate Rantilla and Candy Cuthbert sing in choral groups and attend each other’s concerts throughout the year. Kate sings with the Keene Choral in New Hampshire and Candy […]
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On the Road to friends and high places: Part Five Meeting Tess
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on May 9, 2015
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On the Road to friends and high places: Part Three Feasting on Friendship
So fellow travelers, having arrived at the Round House Cafe for good food and fellowship, I was accompanied by an unexpected attendee. When the thread about the potential lunch gathering wound it’s way through the creative group, one of our members rued her inability to attend. Nancy lives in Oklahoma which is a tad too far […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on May 7, 2015
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On the Road to friends and high places: Part Two Connecting Threads
So fellow travelers, our fiber farm adventure has reached a literal and creative high point at St. Mary’s on-the-hill. View from St Mary’s on-the-hill : Christ the King Retreat center, a haven of peaceful, comfortable accommodations where many of us have stayed during various Bedlam Farm Open House Weekends adventure. Beth has family ties to this […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on May 6, 2015
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On the Road to friends and high places: Part One Close knit friends
So fellow travelers, last year I wrote about the best pickles in the world. Two weeks ago I had lunch with the creator of those pickles, my friend Kate, as well as some other friends and fellow members of the Bedlam Farm Creative group. It was a somewhat impromptu meet-up instigated by my desire to enjoy […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on May 5, 2015
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A Leap of Faith
So fellow travelers, a friend of mine is getting married today, taking a self described “leap off a ledge” in faith with a phenomenal partner. I wish them the best of adventures in their years together. Together From square one to the top of the mountain You reached this vista together Pulling each other […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on May 2, 2015
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Gifts of Potholders and Poetry
So fellow travelers, listen up: “We are currently experiencing some heavy turbulence. The Captain has turned on the seat belt sign. Please fasten your seat belts and for your comfort and safety we ask that you remain seated for this part of the trip.” Most of the time, Life does not provide us with a […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on May 1, 2015
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Running at The Ledge: A theory of life and commitment
Honest, authentic writing about what it means for one brave couple to be married.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on April 21, 2015
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… on raising grampa
In a world of fractured families it is a gift to find authentic stories of real love and true life…..
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on April 17, 2015
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Creek Walk: a different perspective
So fellow travelers, we continue on the path in search of the eagles at Onondaga Lake. The habitat along the Inner Harbor walking trail is still recovering from the harsh winter we have just bid goodbye. Even the grass along the waters edge is mainly brown. Everywhere there is evidence of the toll winter has […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on April 16, 2015
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Following an other than yellow brick road
So fellow travelers, it is not uncommon for me to check in online and find a post from someone announcing their decision to close out a social media profile. These announcements cite “rampant negativity,” “impersonal prattle,” “too personal revelations,” and a “lack of authentic connection” as reasons they consider the time spent on line as […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on April 11, 2015
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