Shining The Light On Old Journals

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Coco

One of the “presents” my Mom gave me for Christmas was an old notebook she found that I had used for doodling and story writing when I was 12. 

Journal

I honestly don’t remember writing the cartoons, stories or doodles that fill its pages, but I do remember being a girl who could have written them. Flipping through the pages, it is clear that I watched way too much television (the M*A*S*H* doodles on the cover remind me that I watched that show on a regular basis) and was interested in advertising (there are several cartoons of commercials and magazine ads). They also show me that I already was my own worst critic, as several stories are annotated with editorial critiques!  Continue reading →

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How To Workout Before Work

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Coco

I am an early morning exerciser, mostly because it’s the only time of day that I can call my own. I usually workout at home, but once a week I go to an indoor cycling class, and every once in a while I run from a place close to my office, so I have had to figure out how to workout before work. Like most things, a little planning and preparation go a long way.

workout before work
When I first started attending a 6:00 am spinning class, I loved everything about it except getting all my shit stuff together the night before. It was such an ordeal to pack everything I needed to shower and get ready for work afterwards, and I hate deciding what to wear even one day in advance. For a while, I forgot something important every week–face lotion, deodorant, hairbrush–although at least I never forgot the same thing twice. 😉 Continue reading →

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Wine In A Can?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Coco

On my flight home from Colorado last week, I noticed this card in the seat pocket in front of me:

Wine In A Can

I don’t usually drink alcohol on flights, but I was intrigued …. Also, I had just spent a few days spending money on my daughter, and thought it was time to splurge on myself, even if that meant paying $7 for “ridiculously good wine in a can.” Continue reading →

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Running In Golden Ponds Park

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Coco

Last week I was visiting my daughter, who lives in Longmont, Colorado. I usually stay in Boulder when I visit her, but this time I stayed in Longmont in case the weather made driving tricky. Since I’ve never stayed in Longmont, I wasn’t sure if I’d find a good place to run, but I found the perfect running route from her place to Golden Ponds Park.

Golden Ponds Park

According to the Longmont website, land for the park was donated by the V.V. Golden Foundation, in honor of Vernon Golden, “who had mined gravel on this site,” to provide “a place to fish, walk and enjoy nature.” This bronze sculpture at the park entrance is of “Vern” helping a small boy fish.  Continue reading →

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Come Let Us Implore Him

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Coco

Last week at church it was still Christmas, but on Tuesday we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany. In the nativity story, Epiphany marks when the three kings proclaimed Jesus as Kings of the Jews, but it also is celebrated as the revelation that Jesus is God incarnate.

Church At Christmas

Since it was still Christmas on Sunday, we sang this Christmas hymn:

O Come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels;
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.

As I started singing, I thought that while I am pretty faithful (or at least I hold strong to my faith, even if I fall short in living it), I don’t always feel “joyful” or “triumphant.” I decided to re-write this hymn to fit harder times, and to focus on Epiphany instead of the Nativity.

O Come all ye faithful, sad and feeling helpless,
O come ye, O come ye, to walk with God.
Come and be with Him, tell Him all your troubles;
O come let us implore Him, O come let us implore Him,
O come let us implore Him,
God be with us.

Whether you are feeling joyful or sad, triumphant or helpless, I hope you know that God is with you. 

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Do you ever re-write hymns or songs to fit your mood?

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