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Thursday, December 25, 2008

And so this is Christmas

I love the lights and sights and sounds of Christmas. I try to keep my focus on celebrating the Savior but it is so good to gather with those you love. I have had my fair share of holiday merry making and am looking forward to some down time. I'm looking forward to blogging for the forseeable... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Grace In Unexpected Places

It was another hectic day at church finishing up my duties as Director of Children's Ministries and as I was bustling about, I heard a baby crying so sorrowfully. Many times in similar situations I have wanted to intervene but didn't because it would be too awkward. This day I did, although I hardly... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Poetry and Madness

Poetry and Madness Poetry and madness sometimes share the same bed. Perfect sense and nonsense all tied up in my head. The wheels go 'round in circles but nothing seems to click. © Michele (McGee) Stevenson This poem tries to capture the torment one can feel when a poem or a piece is so close and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 21, 2008

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Yes, here in good old New England (oxymoron) we are having very arctic like weather. I feel very much like hibernating and I'll come back out when all the holiday madness is over. Do you think anyone would miss me if I fail to show up? Went to a holiday party last and was just about the only sober... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 19, 2008

Leave room for grace

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Thursday, December 18, 2008

agony and poetry all wrapped up in my head

Adventures in Wanton Land was written at a time of deep regret for poor choices that I made as a young person that led me down roads I never wanted to travel. Sometimes don't feel worthy of anything better; struggle to keep my flaws hidden so I'll never be known. Way back then I chose a lifestyle... Sign in to see full entry.

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Adventures in Wanton Land

Adventures in Wanton Land Gather here my children while I tell to you a tale all about my misspent youth, wasted in Wanton Land. Floundering around in a haze; passing through life in a daze. Killing time, killing ourselves; dying day by day. There we were in neutral when we could have been in drive.... Sign in to see full entry.

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ramblings on depression

So many people, young and old, struggle with depression. Medication works for some but not for others. Depression feels like a black hole in the soul. A fountain of pain that knows no end. Sometimes it is easier to stay in pain, than to fight to get out. I wonder if depressives are the ones who... Sign in to see full entry.

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turn whine into wine

Couldn't resist the title--it is in no way intended to minimize anyone's experience with depression. My friend and I polished off a bottle of wine as we talked about some of the recent events that have sent her reeling toward the edge. Sometimes, it just helps to talk and to know that someone else... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

what to say to someone who is depressed?

Tonight I will visit someone who is in a deep dark depression and I wonder what I will say to comfort this person. I think I will ask what haunts you? What is the content of the harmful, hateful thoughts or ideas that are racing through your head? What past actions have come back to slap you in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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The blog will include poems that I have written and what they mean to me. I will include essays that I have written and how they came to be. I have some amazing photos to share and some useful but quirky views on things. Having recently completed a graduate writing class, I am on fire with the power of language to heal, give hope and connect. I hope my work will touch you in some meaningful way.

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