Monthly Archives: September 2016

Siren Song – The Call of Autumn

Posted on September 28, 2016 by joanneeddy

“Autumn is the Mellow Time.” William Allingham “Delicious Autumn, my very soul is wedded to it…” George Elliot The last several mornings on my back porch have been filled with Goldilocks perfection, just warm enough, just cool … Continue reading →

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Birthdays and Living In the Moment

Posted on September 21, 2016 by joanneeddy

Listen to the Salutation of the Dawn: Look to this day, for it is Life. It is the very life of Life. And in its brief course will lie All the verities and realities Of our existence… The bliss of … Continue reading →

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United We Stand – On Being the Unity We Seek

Posted on September 17, 2016 by joanneeddy

“Put one foot in front of the other. Turn off your TV. Power down your phone, say hi to your neighbor, and introduce yourself to a stranger. Connect. Be the unity you seek.” Joe Quinn Monday morning on … Continue reading →

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Memories of a 9/11 Responder – Ground Zero Remembered

Posted on September 11, 2016 by joanneeddy

Today is the 15th Anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. I served at Ground Zero with The Salvation Army for several weeks in the immediate aftermath, arriving in New York City on September 14th. … Continue reading →

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Finding Your Call

Posted on September 7, 2016 by joanneeddy

“Finding your calling — it’s not passive. When people have found their calling, they’ve made tough decisions and sacrifices in order to do the work they were meant to do. In other words, you don’t just ‘find’ your calling — you … Continue reading →

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