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About lettersfromheartscontent

I'm a writer working on YA fiction. I am also a mother of six, grandmother, wife to a forester, former homeschool teacher and tutor with Classical Conversations. Now retired from teaching Music at a small Christian school. In retirement I am writing, care-giving, decluttering, and calling village dances in order to give groups of strangers the joy of accomplishing something good together.

Being Transformed by the Renewal of…Habits

Posted on March 17, 2013 by lettersfromheartscontent

“I exhort you both so to esteem virtue (without which friendship cannot exist), that, excepting virtue, you will think nothing more excellent than friendship.” —Cicero, last sentence of “On Friendship” When I read this passage this morning I thought of … Continue reading →

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Where Gems are in Motion

Posted on March 4, 2013 by lettersfromheartscontent

Robbo and I treated ourselves to a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for our 25th anniversary.  Usually we spend three days in February at a seaside resort in Maine, where prices are deeply discounted for obvious reasons.  This year we felt the draw … Continue reading →

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I know what Barnabas is doing this summer…

Posted on February 11, 2013 by lettersfromheartscontent

I hardly slept last night. When Robbo and Barnabas returned last night from their Mandala Fellowship Retreat, they came brimming with stories to tell.  This 48 hour whirlwind sample of Leigh Bortin’s Mandala Fellowship captured both son and husband. Barnabas … Continue reading →

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The Open Bridge

Posted on February 3, 2013 by lettersfromheartscontent

It is cold outside. In fact, the forecast for this week is for highs and lows all below freezing.  While it was around 25 degrees this afternoon, I took my bike out for a short ride because, like nearly every … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119:59, 60

Posted on November 10, 2012 by lettersfromheartscontent

“I considered my ways and turned my feet to Your testimonies. I hastened and did not delay to keep Your commandments.” Ps. 119:59, 60   Some friends and I saw Richard III at Paramount Theater last night. The director chose … Continue reading →

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Something to think about today from Tom Chantry

Posted on November 8, 2012 by lettersfromheartscontent

How I Absorbed Three Punches and Stood Up Anyway.

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The Joy Dare

Posted on November 8, 2012 by lettersfromheartscontent

It’s embarrassing. A drive through two years of blog posts uncovers a pattern of depression and anxiety in the late fall and winter.  If I have joy in the sunlight and new growth of spring and summer, it all shrivels … Continue reading →

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Promises

Posted on November 5, 2012 by lettersfromheartscontent

This afternoon I pushed away from my laptop and lesson plans to go for a walk outside.  The fresh air and wide expanses did me good, and it didn’t hurt that I could not longer check emails, weather reports, and … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119:58

Posted on October 27, 2012 by lettersfromheartscontent

I sought Your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your word. Psalm 119:58 I can hardly grasp this grace God has toward us. Since childhood I have kept myself in reserve, holding back from giving … Continue reading →

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Meditation on Psalm 119:57-64, one verse at a time

Posted on October 26, 2012 by lettersfromheartscontent

The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. Ps. 119:57 When I was a new Christian, 21 years old and fresh out of college, all life was new. New location (Maryland), new career (teaching music), new … Continue reading →

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