Category Archives: Personal Ponderings

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A Little Bunny Taught Me

Posted on February 12, 2012 by wordvessel

Earlier this week I was bemoaning the fact that I couldn’t do more good, help more children, rescue more animals. I was feeling quite discouraged by all that I longed to do and the fact that my time, energy, and … Continue reading →

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The Best Cure Is Prevention

Posted on February 5, 2012 by wordvessel

There’s a retired naval air station located in my community. It consists of acres of unused land, as well as abandoned neighborhoods and a few crumbling warehouses. When I walk through it I can almost hear the whispers of faded memories … Continue reading →

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Entitled

Posted on January 29, 2012 by wordvessel

I am looking for scholarships to help fund my doctoral pursuits. I am an educator with a Master’s degree, but teachers in Hawaii don’t usually have salaries that reflect their signficant role in molding and preparing the next generation of leaders. … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on Percy Jackson

Posted on January 22, 2012 by wordvessel

There’s a popular book series out called Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan. My students insisted upon my reading them and once I started I embodied the cliche, “I couldn’t put the books down!”  Those of us who … Continue reading →

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Christians: Royal Jokes or Royal Ambassadors?

Posted on January 15, 2012 by wordvessel

I am not ashamed to say that I am a Christian; I have loved Jesus as my personal Lord, Savior, and Friend since I was old enough to reason. Nevertheless, I would be the first one standing in the imperfect … Continue reading →

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Desperate Search For Real

Posted on January 8, 2012 by wordvessel

We begin as children: “For play I am a zookeeper and you are my lion.” “I’m the mom and you’re the dad, for play.”  “For play the bad guys try to take my children but I fight him off.” “For … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Journey Part 2

Posted on December 25, 2011 by wordvessel

Last week I reflected on the Christmas Journey and the three parties that made the journey so long ago.  Yet I also indicated that every one of us will make a Christmas journey at some point in our lives, and … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Journey (Part 1)

Posted on December 19, 2011 by wordvessel

There are many powerful symbols of spiritual truth in the Christmas story, but one that has been especially poignant to me this Christmas is the journey. Think about it for a moment: Mary and Joseph journeyed from Nazareth to Bethlehem; … Continue reading →

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The Power of Memories

Posted on December 4, 2011 by wordvessel

Have you ever remembered? What did you remember? Was it a flood of warmth as you reminisced on Christmas moments with your loved ones? Did you walk down memory lane with a best friend? Did you smile nostalgically at thoughts … Continue reading →

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The Limp

Posted on November 27, 2011 by wordvessel

One year ago my jubilant athlete of a dog underwent double knee surgery. One knee recovered 100%; the other appeared to be 100% recovered, until recently. When she gets too active the leg will start to slow her down.  I … Continue reading →

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