Browsing Archive: December, 2009

Missing Something?

Posted by Marlene Obie on Wednesday, December 30, 2009,

What am I missing?  Sometimes it seems like a lot when I see all the empty space in my basket and look at my lists of dreams, intentions and goals.  As another years closes, I wonder what more I'll be able to gather in the time left.  I'm not so concerned about the things as I am experiences, places and activities.  The desire to taste more of what's in the marketplace.  Why?  I guess it's to see if I've been missing something that would somehow make life richer.

Then, I wonder what that could...


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Ready or Not

Posted by Marlene Obie on Sunday, December 20, 2009,
Are you ready for Christmas?  We ask it of each other especially during these last weeks as a conversation opener.  I envy those who have all their preparations complete because I seldom have been satisfied with my own progress, no matter how hard I try.  I recognize it has to do again with my expectations of what is necessary.  I have let go of some traditional tasks, pared down others and don't feel frenzied or guilty about it.   Circumstances have changed my routines which at first left me...
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About Me


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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