Category Archives: Life Nourishment

Friends: They hold the photo albums, the memory books, they bear witness to our lives

Sometimes life hurts and the people we love most leave us too soon, but in pain, we can be changed, moved, made better, more present, and transparent. If we let it. If we let the gift of life, gift us … Continue reading

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A Letter To My Younger Self :: Lacy Kirkland

It occurs to me that in my 28 years on this planet, I’ve never written myself a letter — If you haven’t written yourself a letter to your younger self, I highly recommend it. In fact, I think it should … Continue reading

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The Gift of Loss & Life After

It turns out that girls night out, karaoke, retail therapy, and s’mores are fun, but they simply cannot keep us from processing loss… We must eventually come home and meet ourselves where we are. Right here. In the seat of … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day, Daddy!

This Father’s Day I think of my Dad and I smile. He sure didn’t know what he was in for when I rolled into the world! Now, Dads, you have a job unlike any other. A job, even more complex … Continue reading

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To The Mothers In My Life, This Is For You!

To the wonderful, loving, giving mothers who have raised and nurtured me in my life. Even to those who have simply smiled at me as I passed you by on the street. Thank you for the validation. This is for … Continue reading

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To Touch Heaven, Live Now

During my visit home to Bend, Oregon, I ventured up into the Cascade Mountains for a Father-Daughter snowmobile adventure. I haven’t been in well over two years and you can bet I was ready. I was overcome with fresh new … Continue reading

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Listening To Life: What I Learned From Olly The Otter

I spent a wonderful extended weekend at home with my parents who live in Bend, Oregon, about 3 hours away from me in Portland. I enjoyed lunch, dinner prep, and evening talks with Mom and snowmobiling, tinkering in the garage … Continue reading

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New York Times: Social Networks, a Lifeline for the Chronically Ill

New York Times: Social Networks a Lifeline for the Chronically Ill By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER Published: March 24, 2010 A former model who is now chronically ill and struggles just to shower says the people she has met online have … Continue reading

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The Re-Birth Of You

Today marks the date of a powerful day in religious history. We all know the details and if you don’t, you probably don’t care to know, so for those of you looking for more info on the meaning of Easter, … Continue reading

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Top 5 Things That Make Your World Go ‘Round in Under 4 Minutes

I’m in the mood to share some appreciation and I get the feeling that maybe you are too. I see a whole lot more positivity, gratitude, and appreciation happening around me. Here’s your enriched Life Assignment: Take a moment, sit … Continue reading

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