So fellow travelers, sometimes the detours which happen along the way lead to unexpected gifts like this lunch stop I made on the way to see my favorite band ,Switchfoot, play tonight in New Jersey. Goyza and bubble tea at Mitsuwa My road trips this season have been plagued by weather related delays and cancellations. […]
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Digging Out
So fellow travelers, Winter Storm Harper has me spending this extended weekend digging out in more ways than shoveling snow. “Pixie Dust ?” Really, Mike Seidel? Because S*N*O*W by any other name is still a four letter word which needs to be repeatedly shoveled. When I sat down to write my end of the year […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on January 21, 2019
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Reflections
So fellow travelers, 2018 draws to a close and time spent sorting through photos has me reflecting on the vast expanse of experiences this year brought. Sunrise in the High Desert For all the darkness of the low points which framed the first half of the year, I am beginning to glean the significance of […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 31, 2018
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From a Distance
So fellow travelers, out walking with my dog late yesterday afternoon I caught glimpse of a certain kind of light~ Sure enough, after walking a bit farther down the street I found it’s source Look closer, see it? The setting sun, casting rose gold across the world Sad news of a tough loss had arrived […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 29, 2018
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Christmas Snow
So fellow travelers, we woke this morning in a beautiful Chrismas Card world Soft angel kisses Falling gently from the sky Blesséd Christmas snow Gratitude always for the simple gift of Light and the presence of Love which surrounds us all. Be you gathered together or in simple solitude, be it for the day or […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 25, 2018
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The Miracle of Light
So fellow travelers, it has been a busy weekend filled with the final rounds of preparations for Christmas. In a little while we will visit some dear friends to share a meal and relish the laughter of excited children. Tomorrow we will chat via video or phone with family we hold far closer in our […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 24, 2018
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Turkey soup
So fellow travelers, home again and a heavenly aroma fills my kitchen. One downside to traveling rather than hosting for Thanksgiving is not having the base to make turkey soup, which stands out as my favorite Thanksgiving leftover. No worries this year though, as my sister-in-law gave me a carcass, drumsticks and wings from one […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 25, 2018
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Saved by Gratitude
So fellow travelers, today in the United States it is Thanksgiving Day. It is my favorite holiday because it’s primary focus is on two of my favorite human experiences: family and food, wrapped in an atmosphere of my favorite spiritual practice: gratitude. Even though this is another year without our daughters joining us at the […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 22, 2018
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Autumn Glow
So fellow travelers, a few days ago a vision of wind driven golden light caught my eye from an upstairs window. I had taken a mental health day to reset my perspective and that day had brought sunshine and milder temperatures, rare gifts for November in upstate NY. I’ve been working on tying up some […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 11, 2018
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Being Mom
So fellow travelers, a few weeks ago this photo showed up in my messages. It took a little while for all my feelings to sort themselves into haiku rhythms. Little house on wheels Home is where the heart finds peace Under stately pines Favorite Youngest Daughter and her partner have set out on their quest […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on October 15, 2018
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