Mauri | June 7, 2009
Long ago a friend/mentor gave us a list of twelve public relations principles. They came up in a recent conversation, and I’ve been trying to remember…here’s what I’ve got – only eight and not necessarily in order:
- have a “you” attitude
- always let the other person save face
- don’t nit-pick about details
- tailor your speech [...]
Sherry | November 4, 2008
I can think of one good thing about the election result.
I would love to be wrong about everything else and will try to keep an open mind about what happens next.
Sherry | March 1, 2008
Last Sunday in worship Steve shared this video with us. One viewing wasn’t nearly enough for me, so I found it on YouTube to watch again and give you the experience too. The audio recording dates back to 1976, but the message is timeless.
Sherry | January 31, 2007
You might have seen this but I thought it was good enough to post. We could all use a good dose of positivity now and then.
There once was a woman who woke up one morning,
Looked in the mirror,
And noticed she had only three hairs on her head.
“Well,” she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair [...]
Sherry | January 29, 2007
I wrote this for the February issue of the regional Friends newsletter that I edit—NWYM Connection. If it was inkworthy, I figure I might as well publish it here as well.
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How are you doing on your new year’s resolutions? A recent survey showed that of the 45 percent who make resolutions, only 8 percent actually [...]
Sherry | September 8, 2006
A friend in Michigan forwarded these pictures to me today. The note attached said: “I think this is just too beautiful not to share. This does not happen very often … What absolute beauty!” I agree with that assessment, but something struck me about that. A peacock’s beauty is in its color, isn’t it? Of [...]
Sherry | June 2, 2006
Quinn reminds me that Bailey, Marissa, and Cassidy faithfully include me in their prayers, that God will heal my broken ankle. When I’m visiting their home, they always invite me to participate in family bedtime reading and prayer time. I witnessed the way our dear grandkids faithfully prayed for Papa (Grandpa Neil) during his cancer [...]
Mauri | May 21, 2006
Here’s a try at a short post that doesn’t use the words “bike” or “wreck.” I was riding two days ago, the first longer out-and-about ride (16-18 miles) since the…you know. It was a wonderful day, warm, not too breezy…perfect for a ride to/thru Champoeg Park—down the forest path and out the Buttville [...]
Mauri | April 17, 2006
A hymn written in 1757 by Samuel Medley, we sang it together yesterday – but only four verses. Here are all eight.
I know that my Redeemer lives;
What comfort this sweet sentence gives!
He lives, He lives, who once was dead;
He lives, my ever living Head.
He lives to bless me with His love,
He lives to plead for [...]
Sherry | April 16, 2006