Tag Archives: reflections

How Do You Spell Jesus?

Posted on January 11, 2021 by rstaples2013

My friend and I were engaged in a deep conversation about having the power to do, in life, what we so desperately want to do. He trusted me with an intimate letter he had written to himself, told of his … Continue reading →

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Maybe we Paint an Onion

Posted on July 30, 2019 by rstaples2013

“What would you like us to do today on your 92nd birthday?” This was my question yesterday to my husband.  His immediate response was “Maybe we should paint an onion.” Given his dementia, I am usually not surprised by unexpected … Continue reading →

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I don’t feel like me

Posted on February 16, 2019 by rstaples2013

It’s when I look in a mirror. The me that looks back at me is not the me I know. I even introduced myself to the me in the mirror, but no meaningful connection was made. I go to my … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Unsubscribe

Posted on May 21, 2015 by rstaples2013

This morning I am paying attention to all the emails that I have habitually deleted only to find another amazing offer from this uninvited inbox guest. As I unsubscribe, I receive a friendly warning of how deprived my life will … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at the Camino Experience

Posted on September 4, 2013 by jroesler728

This post will conclude this series on the Camino de Santiago. I have a choice now of what I want to remember from this experience. I want to remember coming home and wondering why I needed so much stuff in … Continue reading →

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