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Vampire Rules

There’s a joking commentary I’ve heard online from fellow neurodiverse people.  “It’s like if you want to bring a vampire to your house. They can’t walk through the door without an invitation, you have to invite them in. You have … Continue reading

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The Path of Balance

As the Autumn Equinox arrives, we stand on the edge of balance,The world, poised between light and dark, day and night. We honor the balance within ourselves,The harmony between our inner light and shadow. In this season, we are invited … Continue reading

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Welcome to My World

Come along with me into my world; people call it pure imagination. But it is my world. I’ve always been told that I live in a fantasy world. As a Pisces this always rang true. I am a dreamer. I … Continue reading

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The Gracious Gift of Invitation

I spent several summers as a teenager living with my grandmother on her farm in the Shenandoah Valley near the small town of Monterey, Virginia. I was always surprised when folks would just drop by to see us.They never called … Continue reading

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Letting Go

In August of 2022, I had an opportunity to travel to N. Myrtle Beach, SC with my friendHeather. This was my first trip to a beach since I was a teen traveling to DaytonaBeach, FL with my grandparents (28 years … Continue reading

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Silence

I invite you to be silent, to be still, to listen to the quiet air around you. The unnerving nothingness and racing thoughts at first scamper through your brain, but eventually the quiet invitation is relaxing. Deeper you listen to … Continue reading

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Building Friendships Through Music

On most typical Sundays at UUCG you can see me in the alto section of the CovenantChoir. I have a practice of scanning the sanctuary with my eyes to spot anyone whoseface I don’t recognize, so that I can try … Continue reading

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