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Category Archives: Nature

Vacation to the Great NW Volcanoes!

Karen O'Connor Posted on October 1, 2018 by KarenSeptember 23, 2018

I recently returned from a glorious eight days touring the Great Volcanoes of the Northwest–starting in Tacoma, Washington and ending in San Francisco with Mayflower Tours. Twenty of us tourists enjoyed other sights, as well, from our first-class coach, but the volcanoes were the most interesting to me. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Nature | 14 Replies

They Neither Toil Nor Spin!

Karen O'Connor Posted on June 19, 2017 by KarenJune 18, 2017

On a recent Saturday I woke up to a blue sky, soft breeze, and warm sunshine spilling through my bedroom window. I knew then it was the perfect day to do what I’d been putting off for weeks. I grabbed a bite of breakfast and headed to the local … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Nature | 16 Replies

A-Camping We Went!

Karen O'Connor Posted on July 25, 2016 by KarenJuly 23, 2016

Last week twenty women friends enjoyed hiking, journaling, laughing, talking, eating together and just hanging out in the wilderness of the Sierra Mountains! There’s nothing like a group of like-minded gals bonding while in God’s great creation. We followed the advice of Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Adopt the pace of … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Inspiration, Nature | 24 Replies

In God’s Name

Karen O'Connor Posted on July 18, 2016 by KarenJuly 16, 2016

As I write this blog, I am about to leave for a week of camping and hiking in the Sierra Mountains with a group of women friends. We’ve been at this for more than twenty years. Our leader is 84 and still doin’ her thing. We enjoy potluck meals, … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Nature | 12 Replies

Welcome Tears

Karen O'Connor Posted on February 9, 2015 by KarenJanuary 18, 2015

I remember years ago listening to the late Christian radio talk show host, Rich Buhler. He impressed me with something he said that has come back to me again and again. I may not quote him accurately but here’s what I recall. “Most of us have never cried all … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Nature | 22 Replies

Heavenly Getaway

Karen O'Connor Posted on January 26, 2015 by KarenJanuary 23, 2015

This week’s blog article appears below, but first I want to announce the winner of Kathy Collard Miller’s book drawing from last week: Judy Morrow! Judy, you won a copy of Never Ever Be the Same. Please send Kathy your mailing address. KathyCollardMiller@gmail.com Thanks to you and all others … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, That's Life! | 10 Replies

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