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Prison Break

Posted on July 10, 2017 by JKW

My son and I were sitting outside together, talking on the back deck of our home and he asked me an interesting question. He said, “What would you do if you were put in prison for life with no chance … Continue reading →

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A Message From a Tree

Posted on July 8, 2017 by JKW

There’s a tree that I talk to on the path where I walk my dogs every morning. The tree doesn’t look like much. It’s skinny, and shorter than the other trees surrounding it. I don’t even know what kind of … Continue reading →

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Gentle Is As Gentle Does

Posted on May 21, 2017 by JKW

  Last night I went to meditation at the bookstore around the corner from my house. I was lucky enough to go to meditation twice in one week. With summer break just four days away for my kids, I need … Continue reading →

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Opening Doors to Compassion

Posted on October 9, 2016 by JKW

I love compassion and this morning I was given a gift. For starters, I went to my favorite coffee shop for my mocha. Anyone who knows me knows that I used to be at Caribou every morning – rain or … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Label?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by JKW

I cried this morning in the Starbucks. I had to get up and get a napkin to make sure my mascara wasn’t running down my face. I cried because I read yet another article about Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner. This time, … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Prayer?

Posted on February 6, 2015 by JKW

After dropping the kids at school this morning, I was on my way to the coffee shop (yep, I’m still addicted to my mochas), listening to the Bert Show on my local radio station, Q100. I like this morning show … Continue reading →

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Making It

Posted on October 13, 2014 by JKW

Originally posted on Mom's Soul Cafe:
On an ordinary day In an ordinary home A plain piece of toast Baking in the toaster Bacon sizzling on the stovetop And kids running around and around at my heels Laughing like…

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Why Do I Have to Suffer?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by JKW

I normally try and keep things light hearted here. I love to share stories to make a point, but today I just want to “talk” about something I believe. I recently read a Facebook post. The person posting said they were … Continue reading →

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Aging: Ain’t it fun?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by JKW

I turned 43, this month. I can understand how some people in their 70s, look and say to me, “Trust me, you are still a baby.” This actually happened to me two days before my birthday at the hair salon … Continue reading →

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Here, Here to a New Year (and Narrowed Intentions)

Posted on January 10, 2014 by JKW

I’ve written a few posts through the years about the New Year and my intentions. I know a couple of years ago my intention was to stand in my own truth, let come what may. By honoring who I am … Continue reading →

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