Movie Review: On the Other End of the Line

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This movie is about a customer service representative for Citibank stationed in India, trained to impersonate being an American complete with a false name and city of origin. This was particularly interesting to me after spending chunks of two days last week getting computer help with an email problem (that you might have noticed…) One … Read more

My Daughter’s Kenya Account Written for Her Sponsors

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Below is a copy of my daughter’s account of the service trip she took last summer to teach in the Christian Science Sunrise of Africa School in Nairobi, Kenya. She wrote this at Thanksgiving time in deep appreciation for her myriad church sponsors who donated in varying amounts to make this experience possible. She has … Read more

NOT Black Friday

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We are not out buying anything. We are home having quality time, playing games (Labyrinth, Monopoly to loud tunes, and Settlers of Catan.) See the video below and join us in this important paradigm shift. Let’s do this! (And if you are dubious about the importance of clean water click here to see it discussed … Read more

A Hymn of Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for you! Here is one of many hymns of gratitude from the Christian Science Hymnal… Hymn 249 O, when we see God’s mercy Widespread in every place And know how flows the fountain Of His unbounded grace, Can we withhold a tribute, Forbear a psalm to raise, Or leave unsung … Read more

Welcome Home

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It has been several years since we’ve all been home for Thanksgiving. It’s not just that I picked my daughter up at the airport yesterday, it’s that I’m home too. Not only have I been flying away on many Thanksgivings to my parents, last year my college kid didn’t come home for the holiday. And … Read more

Recipe: Caramelized Butternut Squash

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  We love this. It is perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall or winter plate. The recipe originally came from the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook… Caramelized Butternut Squash recipe 2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total) 6 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black … Read more

Today’s Newspaper Article by me: It is Important to Give Thanks Year Around

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I am a columnist for the Danbury News-Times Forum on Faith column. Here is my most recent article: Christian Science churches are unique in that we hold services worldwide on Thanksgiving Day. The founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, was an American who knew the profound significance of gratitude in our lives. She instituted … Read more

My Painting Sent to Charity Exhibit in Moss, Norway

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I love to paint. I love children’s books. And I love twitter. This project is an intersection of these three. David Sandum, a twitter friend (@DavidSandumArt) has a heart that went out to his library in Moss, Norway whose funding for buying children’s books was cut. He has an active twitter life with fellow artists … Read more

Artist: Laura Deane

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While in Annapolis, I was privileged to see this artwork done in mixed media collage by Laura Deane. I found her work to be truly inspired! You can see more on her website by clicking here. Some of these photos are close-up details and not the entire work… Enjoy!

Annapolis Shopping

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There is wonderful shopping in Annapolis. My husband and I enjoyed wandering around and seeing all the beauty and good ideas. Collecting images on my camera is a marvelous way to feel fulfilled while browsing, without needing to spend any money. My favorite thing here that I’d love to have? The opal necklace above. What … Read more

Annapolis Food

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Eating at home usually, it is fun to have a long weekend away to eat out. Above is the best breakfast I’ve ever had; that salmon Benedict was phenomenal (click here). The diner near my daughter’s college has the biggest milkshakes in the world (6 pounds!); I photographed someone else’s here, and you can see … Read more

College Waltz Party

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When I was in college, I would never have had my parents stay in my off campus housing, nor were there any waltz parties that they would have been welcome to. But here we are staying in my daughter’s house and welcomed at her waltz party, like that is normal. For some reason this gives … Read more