Category Archives: spirituality

PACKING FOR A PILGRIMAGE

Posted on May 27, 2014 by snowbirdredux

In the first prompted exercise in a recent writing workshop we were asked to jot down ten things we would take upon a pilgrimage. And then we were instructed to cross out three. Not so simple, as it turned out. … Continue reading →

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HERITAGE – A TRIBUTE

Posted on March 5, 2014 by snowbirdredux

My Fergus Falls Writers Group (of which I am the noted and most highly enthusiastic groupie) is for people who are writing for profit as well as passion, and the gathering serves as a combination editing, critique team/cheering section. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, favorite things, HEALTH, Immigration, In Memorium, memories, minnesota life, Norwegian, spirituality, writing | 1 Comment

I DO BELIEVE

Posted on October 3, 2013 by snowbirdredux

Do you remember when Tinkerbell was dying and Peter called out for everyone to clap and chant – “I DO believe in fairies” and it was our collective faith that allowed Tink to continue to exist? Yes, I clapped. And … Continue reading →

Posted in enchantment, favorite things, Gardening, Joseph Campbell, mythology, spirituality, Thomas Moore, trees, Wild Life | 1 Comment

KINDRED SPIRITS

Posted on April 30, 2013 by snowbirdredux

(Finally. Back from bronchial purgatory. Thanks for your wishes and concerns.) When we first moved to Minnesota, Pastor Sarah of the Shepard of the Prairie Lutheran Church of Hickson, North Dakota (the familial family spiritual home base), invited me to … Continue reading →

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CONVERSATION AMONG STRANGERS

Posted on March 27, 2013 by snowbirdredux

I recently participated in a group where the discussion topic was an examination of spirituality. How to find it? Is it important? What is it like? Where is it? Does it exist? You wouldn’t have been surprised to hear words … Continue reading →

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