Browsing Archive: December, 2008

Pushing Off

Posted by Marlene Obie on Friday, December 19, 2008,
Pushing off the edge with faith I can spread my wings and they will take me anywhere is hard.  I often stand there for years gazing at the beauty I'd like to be in and tell myself it's not possible, better to be happy with gazing at it.  Yet, like watching travel and nature videos.  It doesn't fully convey the wonder.  While I've waited, afraid to let go of the security I delude myself I have, positions erode and crumble and storms change the places I stand. 

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It's Been Snow Long

Posted by Marlene Obie on Thursday, December 18, 2008,
    How long has it been since I found snow exciting?   Many years!  It was fun to see the kids' excitement when they were small.  I used to run out to play with them and now M.  Yet, tonight I'm watching from the window, not wanting to get cold.  I'll go and play tomorrow. 
    When I was her age, I lived with my aunt and uncle who had a huge yard, perfect for playing Fox and Geese and making angels.  Plenty of snow too for forts and snowball wars.  We walked to school 4 blocks with scarves a...
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Most recently, I'm a contributor and co-conspirator of the book, Spirit to Spirit, a collection of poetry, stories, prayers and essays by Writers of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland, Washington. It is available from Amazon, categorized under "poetry". Try it! I think you'll like it! Have had two books published which are presently out of print, but can be obtained from various sources, What's a Mother To Do? and What Color is My Collar? and a number of articles. I write pieces of nostalgia, personal experience, inspirations from life's continual surprises and lessons, poetry. Have written devotions for Christ In Our Home Lutheran quarterly devotionsl booklet. Working on an inspirational poetic gift book, short stories, and novels.

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