Archive for September, 2009

Feedback from The Faith Club

Posted: September 30, 2009 in Books & Authors, Inspiration, Judaism, Midlife, Random Thoughts, Religion, Women
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Told Ranya, Suzanne and Priscilla about my blog and they have linked to it.  I’ve returned the favor in my blogroll.   Here’s the nice email they sent me.  Please check out their site at http://thefaithclub.com if you would like to join the conversation. Hi Vicky – Thank you so very much for your email. We [...]

The Faith Club Part 4

Posted: September 25, 2009 in Books & Authors, Children, Hawaii, Inspiration, Judaism, Media, Middle East, Music, Random Thoughts, Religion, Women
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Over the course of reading the book “The Faith Club” many things resonated with me but one statement from Ranya, the Muslim woman, sums things up.  “Once you can see things from both sides you’re on the side of compassion and humanity.”  Another thing that impressed me was a bit of wisdom from my friend, [...]

The Faith Club Part 3

Posted: September 23, 2009 in Africa, Books & Authors, Colorado, Inspiration, Judaism, Middle East, Music, Natural Disasters, News, News and Views, Random Thoughts, Religion, Travel, Women
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Three years ago I was on the road in Buenos Aires, Argentina during Rosh Hashanah.  As is my custom when I am traveling I find myself a service wherever I am.  One year I celebrated Rosh Hashanah in Wilmington, North Carolina while covering a hurricane.  Another time I spent Passover in Kampala, Uganda where we substituted Indian naan for matzah.  There was [...]

The Faith Club Part 2

Posted: September 21, 2009 in Books & Authors, Children, Education, Hawaii, Homelessness, Inspiration, Judaism, Middle East, News and Views, Parenting, Random Thoughts, Religion, Women
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My son, Kyle, was born with a bump on his head and it terrified me.  As a first time mom I was certain he would become gravely ill and I would not be able to hang on to him.  Perhaps it was the postpartum imbalance of hormones but I found myself crying in the shower.  Then [...]

The Faith Club

Posted: September 19, 2009 in Books & Authors, Children, Colorado, Inspiration, Judaism, Middle East, News, News and Views, Random Thoughts, Religion, Social Networking, Terrorism, Women
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I’ve spent the last two days in temple celebrating Rosh Hashanah but for some reason this year I’m not feeling it.  Perhaps it’s because I only show up for the high holidays and each year it’s the same story of Isaac and Abraham and Hannah and Peninah.  My Jewish experience is so limited.  Rabbi Mo [...]

Remembering 9/11

Posted: September 11, 2009 in Children, Colorado, Human Rights, Inspiration, Law and Order, Media, Middle East, News, News and Views, Politics, Random Thoughts, Religion, Television, Terrorism, Travel, United States of America, Violence
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There are some things I never forget.  The day President Kennedy was assassinated.  The day the Challenger exploded.  Columbine.  What I was doing on 9/11/2001.  My husband called me and said turn on the TV.  I got there in time to see the second plane hit the tower.  I watched with my hand over my [...]

God and Dog

Posted: September 6, 2009 in Animals, Dogs, Inspiration, Music, News and Views, Philanthropy, Random Thoughts, Women
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For all dog lovers and people of faith.  Don’t know who WJ Francisco is but her simple video prayer on YouTube makes one want to run to the animal shelter and adopt a pound puppy.