Faith & Roses

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  • February 2, 2022

    As I age, I can appreciate more deeply the largeness of acts of lovingkindness. I am aging and I am humbled at the sheer presence of God and the freedom of choice God has always provided me. That’s the “hit” of Perfect Love. The relief is immediate. No blinding lights; no visions; no paper airplanes…

  • February 21, 2022

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    Mom was kind of heavy on my yesterday. The feelings of “not doing enough” for her came on me. As we say nowadays “I’m her person.” And it sometimes feels like a heavy weight. Mom depends on me for almost everything these days. My Higher Power graciously gives me the strength I need to help…

  • Gratitude – 7/2021

    Ben Franklin inventing eyeglasses! a developing life taking a “still using” addict to an NA meeting my sister and brother-in-law’s love excellent hygiene (oh yeah!) doing better/being better another chance my cousin Daria a/k/a “little D” the manners my parents instilled in me making new mistakes

  • January 13, 2022

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    “Just For Today… I will surrender to win.” Narcotics Anonymous Together with a Power greater than myself and skilled and knowledgeable legal guides, I move mom into the next phase of her life. 90 years old on Saturday. As Mom spends down her time here (and, hey, no drama please… we are all spending down…

  • Other Places – 9 23 2025

    https://domcondo.com/ Donnie Condo – check it out

  • Gratitude – 6/2021

    A call from my son-in-love, Timothy! Early summer day the past being “gone” having a conscience sharing a meal with Mom red pens vegan food (it’s yummy!) reconcilation Hearing my front door open and Francesco’s voice yelling up: “Mom!” Anthony & Amanda’s visit

  • December 31, 2021

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    I have had many New Year’s Eves filled with groups of folks in many different places and times of my life. From banging pots and pans on the steps of my childhood row home, to wild “don’t remember a thing” eves, through to babies and small children at parades. I have also sat in NA…

  • December 23, 2021

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    I am sharing Christmas with Mom. I am so grateful to have Mom. No matter our human conditions changing, ebbing, flowing and deteriorating. Love remains love. My Higher Power has schooled me not to hold too tightly to the things of this world. Some folks are losing their minds, laser-focused on creating some physical magic…

  • Gratitude – 5/2021

    Learning and UNlearning What I know/what I don’t know What I’ve gained/what I’ve lost Action in spite of feelings Anthony wanting to dance with me at his wedding Seinfeld reruns! My Uncle Moe Helping Mom today Shoes on sale!

  • December 1, 2021

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    My first day — December 1, 1992 — no drugs to alter my mind, mood or body. “As we grow spiritually and find a Power greater than ourselves, we begin to realize that as long as our spiritual needs are met, our living problems are reduced to a point of comfort. When we forget where…