Author: MJ

Life can be puzzling- partly, because it’s so unpredictable. Over the years I have come to believe that’s why it’s spelled L-if-E. Some of what I’ve experienced in life I wouldn’t wish on anybody; however, what I’ve l”earned” I want to share with everybody…

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Currently the pastor at the Park City Community Church is doing a sermon series on the The Peace Prayer which is attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. This past week the message centered on “where there is hatred, let me sow love…” To reap is “to gather a crop” and to sow, “to plant seeds.” Often sowing is used as a metaphor for one’s actions and reaping for the results of those actions. in other words. it reflects how life is made up of choices and consequences.

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At 69, I have come to believe that gratitude is a virtue where we recognize how fortunate and/or blessed we are no matter how our life experiences unfold. Recently, I put this philosophy to the test…

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I’m enjoying spring here in Park City never knowing what I’m going to wake up to weather wise. Thus, I dress in layers so I’m prepared for however my day evolves.

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The Ferrari that got away…I was taking a scenic photo(see below) outside of Ferrari when I heard a sports car approaching…I pivoted & attempted a photo…As you can see, I missed it…

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…be open to all your “joy”ney holds. The universe is abundant- partake of the banquet of life & experience “la dulce vita.” The bottom line is, it’s our choice how we live our lives. Every day we have the opportunity to live fully. How we greet, meet, & complete each day is our choosing. As Thoreau advised, “live deliberately.” I like to think the ”liberate” is a reminder that I’m free to be me.

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I just got back from doing errands on my bike which left me with a “biker’s high”. After tucking my bike away, I grabbed my trash & headed to the dumpster. BTW: I think, the trash bag toss has potential as a sport.

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I’m proud to be an A-Mary-CAN; especially, during these challenging times…CAN reminds me to Commit, Act, Now. Regarding the pandemic there are a number of things that we all CAN do including masking, getting vaccinated, & social distancing.

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Getting hacked wasn’t on my honey-do list; however, I can now check it off anyway…

I have been humbled as well as uplifted by the number of friends & family that have contacted me after receiving the email which portrayed me as being in dire straits…Ok, I admit my caring family members contacted me to let me know I’d been hacked while friends contacted me out of concern for my well-being…

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