Winter Thoughts on Bears, Hummingbirds, and Gratitude
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
Occasionally, during a long, rainy Oregon winter, on days when it’s nearly impossible to gage time because it is so … More ..read more
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A Home Remodel, A Morning Run, and An Encounter With An Industrious Squirrel
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
"Unexpectedly, the squirrel did that very thing: It positioned itself on the branch at the point the scarf hung over, and using its teeth and paws, gathered the scarf upwards into a ball-like shape. Then it climbed back up the branch, pulling the scarf upwards again. I was so surprised to discover the squirrel and I shared puzzle-solving abilities! Our differences were size, and the ability to use tools, but the thought process was the same ..read more
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Setting Intentions For The New Year
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
Each new year I create a set of collage Intention Cards reflecting on several areas of my life in which … More ..read more
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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Road Map to Codependency?
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
"Last year, in 2021, for the first time since grade school, I skipped watching It’s a Wonderful Life. In 2021, I came to the conclusion that George Bailey is a schmuck ..read more
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Acupuncture: My Journey With TCM
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
I believe in the mind/body/soul connection. When a medical disease is officially ruled out, and western medicine has few answers, I considered seeking a safe alternative approach ..read more
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Thanksgiving Pie Making: Two Childhood Memories
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
"Besides raising three children, my mother worked full-time outside of the home. The day before Thanksgiving she came home from a full day’s work, fixed her family dinner, and baked the pies to lessen her work load the following day. The year I was twelve, Something Happened ..read more
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I Took Candy From a Stranger
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
Today I took candy from a stranger.  I was finishing my morning run, waiting on a corner for the light … More ..read more
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How Many Steps? Some Thoughts on Tracking
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
In our culture, our days are measured for productivity through apps, comparing social media posts, and answering unguardedly the common question, “What did you do today ..read more
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The Beds We Make
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
During the lockdown of the pandemic, like many people, I spent more than my usual amount of time at home. To entertain myself, I stopped making my bed daily for about a week. I made sketches of the bedding arrangements as the week progressed. Then I made the painting ..read more
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A Nurse and a Pharmacist Go On a Date That Resulted In Better Patient Care
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by jparadisirn
1y ago
“So, let me get this straight. If you have a cardiac event, or stop breathing, I can start CPR on you and potentially save your life, but if I go down, all you can do is call 911 and cry ..read more
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