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Month: November 2018

Be Bold and Speak the Truth

November 30, 2018 ~ Cathy Standiford ~ Leave a comment

Sometimes another writer's work is so close to my own thinking, I can't help but wonder if  they have been secretly hanging out inside my head. This week's "WRighteous" column by Amy Ferris is one of those pieces. I envy her boldness, her directness, her ability to capture the multiple contradictions so evident in our divided … Continue reading Be Bold and Speak the Truth

Signs of Change

November 29, 2018 ~ Cathy Standiford ~ 2 Comments

  Seasonal changes are subtle in southern California, but they do exist. Cooler evenings have finally arrived--there was even a bit of rain this morning. The most reliable sign that summer/fall is transitioning to fall/winter is the growing number of liquid amber leaves falling onto the patio. Fallen leaves signal changes to come as we … Continue reading Signs of Change

Blessings

November 20, 2018November 22, 2018 ~ Cathy Standiford ~ 2 Comments

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of my annual "season of reflection." From Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve, I spontaneously start evaluating the past year and planning for the year ahead. I think about what brings me joy, and start letting go of the things that don't so I have more time for the things that do. … Continue reading Blessings

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