Greetings to TSJ Peeps (and visitors), Welcome to a blog by an ordinary shepherd in ordinary and lately very wet (slippery) pastures. (Yes, it is a TSJ metaphor). Our primary teacher today is Solomon, the wisest (and cutest, cleanest) sheep ever. If you are new, you can read about Solomon on the about page of …
Hello Dear TSJ Peeps! First of all, Welcome New Subscribers! The joy it gives me to welcome you to sharing life’s twisting and winding journey is hard to describe. As the “regulars” to this blog know, I use the metaphor of pastures and Chief Shepherd (God) as ways of talking about the journey of life, …
Happy Wednesday TSJ Peeps! The team of three here at TSJ headquarters keep feeling the ups and downs of change. You who are TSJ peeps already know Solomon (senior wisdom seeker), SJ (youthful wanderer of wonder) and little Lovey (totally toddler) represent the development of our human consciousness on our earth journey. Since Mr.Tom went Home to …
Hello TSJ Peeps! Happy Wednesday! Welcome back for a Wednesday Wisdom story. Remember last week I mentioned “What a difference a day can make?” Last Wednesday I accepted a purchase offer. On Thursday the “SOLD” sign was put up. I was so excited. No more stress of keeping things “ready for show” and no more …
It is Wednesday! Welcome to WW! Yes, it is that time in the week for TSJ peeps to check in with Solomon, SJ, Lovey and/or Margie for who-knows-what will come up? Today I have been thinking about “bad weather days” because lately bad weather causes me a lot of work as I try to keep grass …
Happy Wednesday TSJ Peeps! Oh oh… Solomon has my glasses on again! That usually means there is some serious thinking going on over here on his stool. He is thinking about . . . Skimming. Let me ask you. Are you trying to skim through this blog? Most likely. Don’t worry, I do that a lot …
Happy Wednesday Peeps! Welcome to new subscribers! I cannot tell you how excited it makes me feel when I welcome new peeps to our TSJ pastures. Hopefully you have read enough to understand what that means. Have you ever heard of a yesbut tree? That is today’s story. Solomon is our chief planning officer for …
Happy Wednesday, Peeps! What is on my mind lately? Stuff!! Accumulated “stuff,“ and my gratitude for people who help take care of our stuff. I am doing the “is it trash or treasure” practice and finding it physically, emotionally, and spiritually challenging. The discriminating process itself may indeed be the final treasure. We shall see. …
Happy Wednesday TSJ Peeps! Welcome to a brief time out for reflection. And welcome to new subscribers! WW (Wednesday Wisdom) is designed to briefly refocus our attention in ways that help us live our ordinary day in a slightly different way by sharing stories and new perspectives on the same old challenges humans have faced …
Dear Peeps, Happy Wednesday! Could you use a little extra vitamin D for your soul? Solomon has put his glasses on again. This is usually your indicator that there is a lot of inner work going on here at the TSJ headquarters (aka Ms. Margie’s head and heart). with help from Solomon, our inner wizard. …