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#11191:	Spiritual	February 02, 2022
A Love Letter to Yourself Writing a letter to yourself can be a meaningful spiritual exercise. What would you write to yourself in a love letter?

#11154:	Spiritual	January 05, 2022
Home By Another Road The season of Epiphany inspires us to look for more than what we find on the surface of life. How might you choose to bring light rather than add to the darkness?

#11112:	Spiritual	December 08, 2021
Advent Love During the season of Advent, we light candles of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. How can we learn to share the love of this season all year 'round?

#11070:	Spiritual	November 10, 2021
A Change of Plans A change of plans, especially plans we are looking forward to, can be a challenge to accept. How can you turn a disappointing change of plans into something positive?

#11020:	Spiritual	October 13, 2021
Creating Your Own Sacred Space Sacred spaces help find inner peace and renewal. Do you have a sacred space in your home?

#10974:	Spiritual	September 15, 2021
Reframing the Picture While our past can shape us, it does not have to define us. Imagine if we could live a life not dictated by our past?

#10944:	Comedy	August 25, 2021
So .... What's New? A lot has changed since I wrote my last Comedy Newsletter in 2015. How's retirement, you ask?

#10931:	Spiritual	August 18, 2021
The Spirituality of Aging "I want to age like sea glass. Smoothed by tides but not broken." How has your life perspective changed as you've aged/matured?

#10881:	Spiritual	July 21, 2021
Following Your Bliss Your bliss is your "blessedness" – what you find in your deepest heart of hearts. What do you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

#10837:	Spiritual	June 23, 2021
The Spirituality of Solstice The observance of solstice can help us reconnect with the natural world. What are some experiences that serve to reestablish your connection with nature?

#10782:	Spiritual	May 26, 2021
Many Paths to the Same Destination We may not have the same beliefs, but many spiritual paths lead to the same Sacred Presence. How can we find ways to respect other beliefs that differ from our own?

#10738:	Spiritual	April 28, 2021
Self Care Taking care of ourselves is important, not selfish. What are ways you take care of yourself spiritually, physically, and/or emotionally?

#10688:	Spiritual	March 31, 2021
Poetry as Spiritual Expression April is National Poetry Month - how our poetry reading/writing can enhance our spirituality. What better way to engage our spirituality than through poetry?

#10638:	Spiritual	March 03, 2021
Shaking the Family Tree Learning and writing about our members of our family tree can enhance our own spiritual journeys. In what ways do your ancestors impact your beliefs and values?

#10591:	Spiritual	February 03, 2021
The Coexistence of Faith and Science Charles Darwin engaged in scientific exploration through the lens of his faith. How have your brought your faith and science together?

#10550:	Spiritual	January 06, 2021
Retirement - Now What? I just retired after 31 years in the same vocation Where do you find your identity when you no longer do what you were known for?

#10504:	Spiritual	December 09, 2020
Reframing Our Holiday Spirit It can be difficult to feel like celebrating with everything so different this year. How can you share the light of this season when things seem so dark?

#10460:	Spiritual	November 11, 2020
Our Better Angels How do we move forward when we are so divided? How can you find common ground with someone with whom you disagree?

#10414:	Spiritual	October 14, 2020
Beginner's Mind and Letting Go Letting go of expectations can open us up to new possibilities. What are some creative possibilities you’ve come up with because you were nudged out of your comfort zone?

#10370:	Spiritual	September 16, 2020
Days of Awe L’Shana Tovah – May your name be inscribed in the book of life. Did you know that forgiveness is good for your physical health (in addition to your spiritual health)?

#10322:	Spiritual	August 19, 2020
Turning 60 I turned 60 last week, and while it wasn't the celebration I was planning, it was just what I needed. How can a global pandemic change your perspective about life?

#10286:	Spiritual	July 22, 2020
Every Breath We Take The Hebrew word used to describe and name God is not a word at all, but is the sound of our own breathing. How might the world breathe more freely if we only realized the amazing spiritual oneness we share?

#10235:	Spiritual	June 24, 2020
Not We What Were Expecting So far 2020 feels like it has lasted a million days, and it’s only the middle of June. What if 2020 is the year we have been waiting for?

#10191:	Spiritual	May 27, 2020
Fatigue and Transformation Choosing a hopeful perspective. What if this time inspires us to become the "imaginal cells" for a transformation of our dysfunctional society?

#10150:	Spiritual	April 29, 2020
Spiritual Learnings During Tough Times A few things I've learned thanks to the coronavirus. What blessings have you gained from social distancing?

#10094:	Spiritual	April 01, 2020
Charting New Territory Part of the reason we practice our faith in ordinary times is to be prepared for moments like this. How can you nourish your spirituality during times of upheaval?

#10051:	Spiritual	March 04, 2020
Lessons from the Wilderness How you can find ways to practice spiritual renewal during Lent. Do you take time to care for yourself? Do you have a support system you can count on?

#9997:	Spiritual	February 05, 2020
Spiritual Integrity St. Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the Gospel always. And if you have to, use words.” Do you practice what you preach?

#9954:	Spiritual	January 08, 2020
2020 Vision The beginning of a new year gives us the opportunity to set our intention for the days ahead. What do you hope for in the new year? How will you set your intention?

#9907:	Spiritual	December 11, 2019
The Whole Truth The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Are you aware of the power of your word, of speaking truth?

#9864:	Spiritual	November 13, 2019
Choose Curiosity Choosing curiosity over judgment as a spiritual practice. Where could you let go of judgment and replace it with curiosity this week?

#9806:	Spiritual	October 16, 2019
Mindful Maintenance We need to be deliberate about where we put our attention. How do you keep your balance in the midst of turbulence?

#9756:	Spiritual	September 18, 2019
Building Cathedrals Finding meaning in our work. Do you work to live, or live to work?

#9715:	Spiritual	August 21, 2019
The Power of Beauty If you can hold onto some kind of beautiful image, you can endure great bleakness. Blaise Pascal said, “In difficult times, carry something beautiful in your heart” – what do you carry?

#9671:	Spiritual	July 24, 2019
Trust Circles Finding people you can trust at a deep level is a blessing. Do you have people in your life you can trust with your authentic self?

#9615:	Spiritual	June 26, 2019
At Peace With What I Cannot Know Saying "I don't know" can be very freeing spiritually. Can you be a person of faith without absolute belief?

#9565:	Spiritual	May 29, 2019
Time Off/Away Can Nourish Your Soul How taking time off for vacation - whether you stay home or travel - is spiritually refreshing. How is your soul refreshed and renewed by taking time off?

#9514:	Spiritual	May 01, 2019
Writing About Our Mothers May brings many memories of my mother. Can your relationship with your mother (good or bad or in-between) inspire your writing?

#9468:	Spiritual	April 03, 2019
Poetry Month Spiritual Writing Exercise An exercise to get your spiritual writing juices flowing for National Poetry Month. What do you love? What have you lost? What's your favorite thing in nature? Let's combine them into a poem!

#9413:	Spiritual	March 06, 2019
A Lenten Journey A spiritual exercise for everyone - not just Christians. What will make your journey for these next forty days a sacred one?

#9365:	Spiritual	February 06, 2019
Sacred Writings Sacred writing need not be limited to religious scripture. What are some of your favorite "sacred" writings? How do they inspire you?

#9314:	Spiritual	January 09, 2019
The Fourth Wise Man Sacred writings offer spiritual insights - many of which can be found beneath the surface. Do you ever imagine an additional or alternate path a spiritual story might take?

#9271:	Spiritual	December 12, 2018
The Hope of Advent Hope is not the same as optimism - hope is something much deeper. How can you help bring about "the hope of the world?"

#9217:	Spiritual	November 14, 2018
The Better Angels of our Nature The essential aspect of spiritual faith is the cultivation of compassion. How can we access our "better angels?"

#9172:	Spiritual	October 17, 2018
Adding Your Voice to the Song In the midst of turmoil it can be a challenge to find our voice. How can you lift your voice to join the chorus?

#9130:	Spiritual	September 19, 2018
Days of Awe May your name be inscribed in the book of life. What gets in the way of our seeking forgiveness from others?

#9058:	Spiritual	August 22, 2018
Karma The message of karma, and how to intentionally cultivate good karma, is a message of hope. How satisfied with your thoughts, your words, your actions, which become your habits and ultimately your character?

#9016:	Spiritual	July 25, 2018
Miracles Miracles are in the eye of the beholder. What stories do you have in your life that lift you or help you move forward?

#8970:	Spiritual	June 27, 2018
Life is Short - So LIVE It! “God gave us the gift of life. It is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” (Voltaire) What Can We Learn From Our Mortality?

#8923:	Spiritual	May 30, 2018
The Gift of Religious Pluralism Religious pluralism celebrates the variety of spiritual paths without feeling insecure about one's own path. How has your spiritual journey been enhanced by exploring a tradition outside of your own?

#8876:	Spiritual	May 02, 2018
In Living Color Shaking the Family Tree Can our family history inform us without defining us?

#8832:	Spiritual	April 04, 2018
A Time of Rebirth and Renewal Resurrection has meaning and power for all people. Have you experienced a type of resurrection in your life?

#8790:	Spiritual	March 07, 2018
Healing Touch How touch can be a powerful healing tool. Have you experienced healing in your life?

#8739:	Spiritual	February 07, 2018
Walking the Walk The way we behave towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe. What's more indicative of our faith - what we say we believe or how we treat others?

#8694:	Spiritual	January 10, 2018
Home By Another Road Epiphany New Year Resolutions What can you learn from 2017 to help you in 2018?

#8646:	Spiritual	December 13, 2017
Let Christmas Come Again Christmas invites us to find our own place in the story. Who are you in the story this year?

#8599:	Spiritual	November 15, 2017
36 Reasons Why There is a Jewish tradition tells us that there are 36 people whose righteousness sustains the world. How might our world be different if we treated everyone as if they might be one of the 36?

#8550:	Spiritual	October 18, 2017
Animals Are Blessings Blessing of the Animals services are popular this time of year. Have you ever experienced a blessing FROM an animal?

#8505:	Spiritual	September 20, 2017
Mindfulness: Non-Striving Don’t just do something, sit there! Can you experience the present moment in your life for what is has to offer on its own terms?

#8459:	Spiritual	August 23, 2017
A Life of Meaning How can you live a life of meaning? What is the meaning of your life?

#8410:	Spiritual	July 26, 2017
Friends Forever Breaking down walls, building bridges. How can we build bridges between people instead of walls?

#8357:	Spiritual	June 28, 2017
Healing Places There are sacred places we can go to and find spiritual and emotional healing. What is one of your healing places?

#8307:	Spiritual	May 31, 2017
The Mountain of Too Much How to deal with the mountains of too much in our lives. What spiritual practices do you turn to help alleviate stress when you are feeling overwhelmed?

#8262:	Spiritual	May 03, 2017
Beginner's Mind Practicing a beginner’s mind uses questions to spark imagination. What is possible, funny, interesting, beautiful that I haven’t noticed before?

#8215:	Spiritual	April 05, 2017
What Connects Us? Love and compassion are that patterns that stitch the universe together. How can we show compassion to those who are most in need of it?

#8166:	Spiritual	March 08, 2017
Lighten the Load We often consider the experience of faith through the metaphor of travel. What might you need to let go of in order to lighten your load for this spiritual journey?

#8117:	Spiritual	February 08, 2017
Patience and Hummingbirds How the tiniest birds taught me about patience. What are you impatient for? What tests your patience?

#8068:	Spiritual	January 11, 2017
What Difference Can You Make in 2017? Our spirits can transcend any numerical measurements or human standards. What activities can you partake to send waves of peace and compassion across your little corner of the Universe?

#8023:	Spiritual	December 14, 2016
Our Animal Nature Animals are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time. What can you learn from animals that enhances your own lives?

#7975:	Spiritual	November 16, 2016
The Better Angels of Our Nature Can we move forward when we are so divided? How can you find common ground with someone with whom you disagree?

#7920:	Spiritual	October 19, 2016
All in the Family No matter where we live, we are all part of the human family. Would we treat others with more respect if we recognized we were all related?

#7869:	Spiritual	September 21, 2016
The Spirituality of Work How our work can be a spiritual calling. Do you live to work, or work to live?

#7817:	Spiritual	August 24, 2016
Breaking Bread, Building Community Many spiritual traditions use the breaking of bread as a community building opportunity. Has sharing a meal with someone helped break down walls and build a stronger relationship with them?

#7773:	Spiritual	July 27, 2016
What Will Your Legacy Be? What we do and say during our lives matters, as it is all left behind after we die. What do you hope to leave behind in the world once you are gone?

#7717:	Spiritual	June 29, 2016
Spiritual but not Religious? The term “spiritual but not religious” has emerged to describe how many have come to identify themselves. How about being spiritual AND religious instead of just one or the other?

#7665:	Spiritual	June 01, 2016
Let's Meet in Rumi's Field Letting go of ego helps us find common ground. How do we let go of the powerful ego?

#7620:	Spiritual	May 04, 2016
A Brief Leave of Absence There are so many benefits from stepping away from the mayhem of every day life, even if only for a brief time. What would you do if you could tune out and turn off for a day, a week, a month?

#7567:	Spiritual	April 06, 2016
It's Your Story Now There's not such thing as an ending - just a place where you leave the story. How will you continue the story when you lose someone you love?

#7518:	Spiritual	March 09, 2016
Attitude Adjustment We have the capacity to choose and cultivate our attitudes and behaviors. Can an attitude adjustment help bring about peace and reconciliation in our world?

#7453:	Spiritual	February 03, 2016
All We Need is Love Love is at the "heart" of most of the world's religions and spiritual traditions. Can you write a love poem without using the word love?

#7404:	Spiritual	January 06, 2016
Epiphany The season of Epiphany can inspire us to see more than what we find on the surface of life. Have you had an "aha" epiphany moment lately? Did you listen to it and follow your star?

#7355:	Spiritual	December 09, 2015
A Season of Light and Hope The season of hope and light is upon us - imploring us to "fear not." How can we help spread the light of this season with compassion and open arms to those who need us the most?

#7315:	Spiritual	November 11, 2015
Quick to Listen Listening is the gateway to understanding. (David Spangler) What happens when you listen more than you speak?

#7270:	Spiritual	October 14, 2015
Life Before Death Jimmy Carter, 90 years old and diagnosed with cancer, still wants to live his life in service to others. What do you hope to accomplish or do before you die?

#7212:	Spiritual	September 16, 2015
Finding Strength in Community How a group of people, large or small, can come together to support someone(s) in need. Can an online community, most of whom have never met, offer support and care to one another during tough times?

#7165:	Spiritual	August 19, 2015
Be Quiet The importance of taking time for silence and stillness in the midst of a chaotic world. How do you find the silence in the noise of your lives?

#7108:	Spiritual	July 22, 2015
Who/What is God to You? Before our ancestors had organized religion, they initially conceived of gods in their own image. What would you draw if asked to create an image of "God?" What poem or statement of belief would you create?

#7061:	Spiritual	June 24, 2015
Unplugged Unplugging yourself from technology every once in a while can be a blessing in disguise. What would you do if you were cut off of the Internet)?

#7009:	Spiritual	May 27, 2015
Choose Joy Seeking/choosing joy is a choice to be made daily. Are there ways in which joy might be an option for you that you may not have considered before?

#6957:	Spiritual	April 29, 2015
Who Are Your Heroes? I want to be like that guy! n/a

#6904:	Spiritual	April 01, 2015
The Illusion of Control The illusion of control is simply that – an illusion. n/a

#6857:	Spiritual	March 04, 2015
I Give Up The spirituality of Lent. n/a

#6837:	Comedy	February 18, 2015
My New, Bionic Knees In January I got two new fancy, custom-made knees. So far, I am not impressed. n/a

#6806:	Spiritual	February 04, 2015
Evolution of Faith What adaptations have you made to your faith in response to the changing world? n/a

#6753:	Spiritual	January 07, 2015
Tips for Happiness Last summer the Pope released a list of top 10 Tips for Happiness - how does it compare to a list you might create? n/a

#6728:	Comedy	December 24, 2014
Happy Whatever You Celebrate! Or Not Whether it's Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Solstice, or just having a day off work - Happy Holidays! n/a

#6706:	Spiritual	December 10, 2014
Lions and Tigers and Bears – Yippee! Animals are not brethren, they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with us in the net of life and time n/a

#6679:	Comedy	November 26, 2014
Hospitals - Part Deux Hospitals and holidays, not a good combo. Hopefully laughter will be the best medicine. n/a

#6652:	Spiritual	November 12, 2014
Terrified What are you afraid of? Does your fear increase your chances of survival, or does your fear cost you something? n/a

#6628:	Comedy	October 29, 2014
Hospitals are Scary! Not only are hospitals scary, they are not conducive to healing. Ironic, eh? n/a

#6606:	Spiritual	October 15, 2014
The Power of Myth Myth is not a "dirty" word. Nor is it an insult or mean something is not true. n/a

#6552:	Spiritual	September 17, 2014
The Voice Have you heard a voice from an unexpected place calling you to do something outside of your comfort zone? n/a

#6527:	Comedy	September 03, 2014
60 Days of 60 How I helped my "much older" sister celebrate her latest milestone. n/a

#6497:	Spiritual	August 20, 2014
Creating Ritual from Routine A sacred life is a ritualized life ... n/a

#6478:	Comedy	August 06, 2014
New Neighbors We finally get to know some of our new neighbors. n/a

#6445:	Spiritual	July 23, 2014
Your One Wild and Precious Life Following your bliss. n/a

#6418:	Comedy	July 09, 2014
Our New House I know I said I wouldn't write about moving anymore (unless we move again) - and I am keeping my promise. Sort of. n/a

#6391:	Spiritual	June 25, 2014
Breathing Lessons The Hebrew word assigned to describe and name God is not a word at all, but is the sound of our own breathing. n/a

#6365:	Comedy	June 11, 2014
We Moved We bought a house, we sold a house, we moved, in no particular order. n/a

#6342:	Spiritual	May 28, 2014
Trivial Pursuits What are the pitfalls that threaten to derail your perspective, the temptations that bog you down in trivialities? n/a

#6311:	Comedy	May 14, 2014
We Sold A House Why I will be doing everything backwards from now on! Except writing. That is too hard to do backwards. n/a

#6293:	Spiritual	April 30, 2014
Polarized Lenses When you are at your spiritual best, what is a quality you exude? n/a

#6270:	Comedy	April 16, 2014
We Bought A House Maybe doing things backwards will cause the fates to smile on us in 2014. n/a

#6245:	Spiritual	April 02, 2014
Border Crossings Crossing borders and moving beyond our comfort zones as spiritual practice. n/a

#6214:	Comedy	March 19, 2014
Time Traveling with Doctor Who Mr. Sophy and Daisy took off for the week and left me living the life of a single gal. What could go wrong? n/a

#6194:	Spiritual	March 05, 2014
What Our Pets Can Teach Us Our pets and other animals can teach us much about life, love, and some cool spiritual truths. n/a

#6161:	Comedy	February 19, 2014
Why I Will Wear a Name-tag to the Doctor From now on, I am wearing a name-tag to the doctor! Find out why in my Letter to the Editor. n/a

#6149:	Spiritual	February 05, 2014
Changing the Story Finding a way to rewrite the stories of our lives to bring peace, and quite possibly, a different outcome. n/a

#6113:	Comedy	January 22, 2014
Going to the Gym in January Why I'm considering freezing my gym membership for the month of January from now on. n/a

#6087:	Spiritual	January 08, 2014
What Do YOU Believe? Writing your faith statement is a valuable writing endeavor in more ways than one. n/a

#6061:	Comedy	December 25, 2013
Those Merry Happy Holidays What better time of year to inspire your comedy writing than the holidays? n/a

#6038:	Spiritual	December 11, 2013
The Annual Holiday Letter Including a letter in your holiday greetings catches people up on your life, and can serve as your spiritual journal. n/a

#6014:	Comedy	November 27, 2013
Packing for a Road Trip Going on a road trip for offers many comedic writing opportunities - starting off with the packing. n/a

#5987:	Spiritual	November 13, 2013
What Is Prayer? Is there only one way to pray? Or are our very lives a prayer? n/a

#5967:	Comedy	October 30, 2013
The Halloween Costume Issue This year get creative with your Halloween Costumes AND show your sense of humor. n/a

#5945:	Spiritual	October 16, 2013
Spread a Little (or a lot) of Joy Around Expressing our joy is contagious, so let's work on spreading it around! n/a

#5918:	Comedy	October 02, 2013
What's With All the Twerking?! And why did someone invent twerking?!? It's official - I've become my parents. Sigh. n/a

#5896:	Spiritual	September 18, 2013
Writing a Letter to Your Younger Self How writing to our past self can be a meaningful spiritual exercise. n/a

#5865:	Comedy	September 04, 2013
Laughter: The Best Medicine Laughter is good for the soul, though not always good for your abdominal muscles after surgery! n/a

#5844:	Spiritual	August 21, 2013
Live Like You Were Dying How would your life change if you lived as if you knew your days were limited? Well they are - so get busy living! n/a

#5819:	Comedy	August 07, 2013
Zombies Aren't So Tough I used to be "deathly" afraid of zombies. But now, not so much. n/a

#5799:	Spiritual	July 24, 2013
The Spiritual Power of Parables Stories and parables can bring people closer to spiritual truth. n/a

#5765:	Comedy	July 10, 2013
My Strange Fascination with Alaska Last month I was fascinated with polygamy; this month it's Alaska. You do the math! n/a

#5745:	Spiritual	June 26, 2013
What Makes Writing Sacred/Inspired? Most religions have a sacred text. But are there other writings that can be considered sacred or inspired as well? n/a

#5720:	Comedy	June 12, 2013
My Strange Fascination with Polygamy I'm happily married to one man and am not a Mormon, but I have recently become intrigued by polygamy! n/a

#5693:	Spiritual	May 29, 2013
To Everything There is a Season - or Not Does life happen randomly, or is there some sort of plan or fate involved? Or maybe both? n/a

#5641:	Comedy	May 15, 2013
In the Merry Old Month of May! National Hamburger AND Blood Pressure Month? Who knew May had so much going for it? n/a

#5640:	Spiritual	May 01, 2013
I Know This Much is True The older I get, the less I know. But there is one thing I know for certain. n/a

#5623:	Comedy	April 17, 2013
What's Your Favorite Funny Novel? What are some of your favorite, laugh-out-loud, novels? I'll share mine with you and hope to hear some of yours. n/a

#5598:	Spiritual	April 03, 2013
New Beginnings How endings and loss can lead to new beginnings and new life. n/a

#5574:	Comedy	March 20, 2013
Turning Eleven Looking back on eleven years of being part of WDC. n/a

#5548:	Spiritual	March 06, 2013
Losing Time As some of us in the US set our clocks ahead this weekend, we consider the concept of time. n/a

#5486:	Comedy	February 19, 2013
The Universe Is Out To Get Me I'm not paranoid. The universe really IS out to get me! n/a

#5475:	Spiritual	February 05, 2013
Water, Water, Everywhere Immersing ourselves in the spiritual nature of water. n/a

#5474:	Comedy	January 22, 2013
HELP! I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up! Now I know why old people go to Arizona and Florida for the winter. Wait, does this mean I'm old? n/a

#5449:	Spiritual	January 08, 2013
Spiritual Hot Topics How writing about difficult/controversial issues can allow us to express opinions in a thoughtful, respectful manner. n/a

#5426:	Comedy	December 25, 2012
The Holiday Comedy Issue Wishing you a very happy, merry holiday - if you celebrate holidays, that is. If not, um, Happy New Year! n/a

#5406:	Spiritual	December 11, 2012
Holiday Giving - Making a Difference Get creative with your holiday giving - instead of buying gifts your loved ones don't need, write something for them. n/a

#5384:	Comedy	November 27, 2012
Things We Found at Mom's House As promised in my last newsletter, here's more about my experience going through my mother's house last month. n/a

#5366:	Spiritual	November 13, 2012
Honoring our Ancestors How learning about members of our family tree can enhance both our spirituality and our writing. n/a

#5336:	Comedy	October 31, 2012
2012: My Scariest Halloween There are a lot scarier things than zombies and vampires for me this Halloween. n/a

#5311:	Spiritual	October 17, 2012
The Importance of Sabbath Time Taking time off, whether for a few minutes, several days, or longer is crucial for our overall well being. n/a

#5291:	Comedy	October 03, 2012
The Sale of Sophy's House - The End The final chapter in the ongoing saga of the sale of our home. n/a

#5262:	Spiritual	September 19, 2012
Open Your Ears The importance of listening, and how it enhances our spirituality as well as our writing. n/a

#5246:	Comedy	September 05, 2012
Happy 12th Birthday to WDC! Birthdays are funny! From parties gone wrong to wacky presents, birthdays can provide comedy gold for our writing. n/a

#5222:	Spiritual	August 22, 2012
The Spirituality of Milestones Our lives, collectively and individually, are full of milestones that have an impact on who we are today. n/a

#5191:	Comedy	August 08, 2012
The Sale of Sophy's House Day 93 of being held hostage by the real estate market and a house that does not want to let us go. n/a

#5167:	Spiritual	July 25, 2012
Traveling Light How lightening our load can enhance our spiritual journey. n/a

#5144:	Comedy	July 11, 2012
Finding Comedy in the Midst of Tragedy It can be difficult, in life and writing, but there are ways to find great comedy opportunities during sad tragedies. n/a

#5117:	Spiritual	June 27, 2012
Losing Mom Orphaned at 51, and trying to adjust to a world/life without Mom in it. n/a

#5044:	Comedy	May 16, 2012
For Sale The COW is full and our house is clean and on the market. Now if someone would just make us an offer! n/a

#5018:	Spiritual	May 02, 2012
Get Lost! How getting lost might end up being the best thing that could happen to us! n/a

#4995:	Comedy	April 18, 2012
There's Nothing Funny About Moving Mr. Sophy and I are in the market for a new home. And by that I mean Mr. Sophy is. I hate moving, and here's why! n/a

#4972:	Spiritual	April 04, 2012
Resurrection: Not Just For Christians The metaphor of resurrection has meaning and power for all spiritual people, not just Christians. n/a

#4940:	Comedy	March 21, 2012
Shopping for a New Car Just as gas prices go over $4.00 in the US, Mr. Sophy and I are in the market for a new(er) SUV. Are we nuts or what?! n/a

#4915:	Spiritual	March 07, 2012
Herding Your Own Goat Leaving your goat at home makes it less likely that someone will "get your goat." n/a

#4888:	Comedy	February 22, 2012
I'm Getting Too Old For This You know how one day you wake up and realize you are too old for _____? (Fill in the blank). This issue is about that. n/a

#4863:	Spiritual	February 08, 2012
Tell Us About the Dream During Black History Month in the US, many of us recall the life and ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr. n/a

#4839:	Comedy	January 25, 2012
The Engagement Last month I told you about the trouble(s) with having a NYE wedding - this month we'll back up a year to the proposal! n/a

#4813:	Spiritual	January 11, 2012
Like Trying to Catch Water in a Net Why trying to name or limit the Sacred is futile, and ends up limiting our experience of the Divine. n/a

#4789:	Comedy	December 27, 2011
Don't Get Married on New Year's Eve On December 31 I'll celebrate 25 years of wedded something-or-other - only no one cares, since it's New Year's Eve! n/a

#4762:	Spiritual	December 13, 2011
Finding the Light in the Darkness December plunges the northern hemisphere into darkness, which can make it more difficult to find the light. n/a

#4738:	Comedy	November 29, 2011
Surviving the Holidays Humor is your best tool/weapon/friend in getting through the upcoming holiday season. n/a

#4719:	Spiritual	November 15, 2011
Saying Goodbye to Our Best Friend We have a powerful spiritual connection with our pets, which is why, of course, we grieve their death. n/a

#4691:	Comedy	November 02, 2011
Happy "Plan Your Epitaph" Day! Do you want your gravestone to say something clever and witty, or boring and dumb? Assuming the former, write your own! n/a

#4670:	Spiritual	October 19, 2011
For All the Saints The origins of our observations of Halloween, All Hallow's Eve, and All Saints/All Souls Days n/a

#4642:	Comedy	October 05, 2011
Going to the Dogs I had one, now I have two, which is more than double the work. Just how does that crazy math work? n/a

#4623:	Spiritual	September 21, 2011
Make a Difference How we can make a difference in the world for the better through our writing. n/a

#4595:	Comedy	September 07, 2011
Happy 11th Birthday WDC! An attempt at a comedic (?) look at WDC's 11th birthday. n/a

#4575:	Spiritual	August 24, 2011
Facing Our Fears Facing our fears as a spiritual practice. n/a

#4545:	Comedy	August 10, 2011
Back to School Issue Where did summer go? How can we be going back to school already? n/a

#4521:	Spiritual	July 27, 2011
The Spirituality of Play Think playing or being playful isn't spiritual? Think again! n/a

#4493:	Comedy	July 13, 2011
Countdown to 51 I planned to accomplish a lot before I turned 51, which happens in less than a month. Wonder how that turned out? n/a

#4479:	Spiritual	June 29, 2011
The Power of Midrash How the Jewish practice of Midrash can help us expand our spirituality as well as enhance our writing. n/a

#4448:	Comedy	June 15, 2011
The Expense of Trying to Save Money Why does it always costs so much money to save money (and do good for the planet)? n/a

#4425:	Spiritual	June 01, 2011
Blessed are the Peacemakers The Spiritual Literacy Alphabet - P is for Peace n/a

#4395:	Comedy	May 18, 2011
It's The End of the World As We Know It? Is the world ending May 21, 2011, October 21, 2011, or sometime in 2012? I am so confused ... n/a

#4371:	Spiritual	May 04, 2011
Be Kind to Animals How kindness toward animals is a profound way to exercise our spiritual connectedness with all of creation. n/a

#4344:	Comedy	April 20, 2011
Trying to Find the Humor in Paying Taxes In the US our 2010 tax filing deadline Monday. While I find humor in many things, there's nothing funny about taxes. n/a

#4324:	Spiritual	April 06, 2011
National Poetry Month - Spiritual Style It's National Poetry Month in the US -- and what better way to express our spiritual side than through poetry! n/a

#4294:	Comedy	March 23, 2011
How Pets Can Tickle our Funny Bones Our pets offer great opportunities for comedic writing. Don't have a pet? Get one! n/a

#4276:	Spiritual	March 09, 2011
A Different Perspective on Lent Using the observance of Lent to create an opportunity for spiritual writing (even for those who are not Christian). n/a

#4233:	Comedy	February 23, 2011
Every Day/Week/Month is a Holiday! Since there are wacky alternative holidays every day/week/month, we might as well use them as comedy inspiration. n/a

#4228:	Spiritual	February 09, 2011
All We Need is Love Love of self, neighbors, and God are foundational stones of most religions -- and offer countless writing opportunities. n/a

#4197:	Comedy	January 26, 2011
There's Nothing Funny About the Weather Weather extremes getting you down? Warm yourself up (or cool off if you're "down under") by writing about it! n/a

#4180:	Spiritual	January 12, 2011
The Spiritual Practice of Imagination "Imagination" as a fundamental spiritual practice for writers. n/a

#4151:	Comedy	December 28, 2010
Thank Goodness THAT'S Over! Recovering from another endless holiday season, just in the St. Nick of time. n/a

#4130:	Spiritual	December 14, 2010
Spiritual Literacy Alphabet:H for Hope The spirituality of "hope" is explored as the next letter of exploration of the Spiritual Alphabet. n/a

#4098:	Comedy	November 30, 2010
Why a Bathing Suit is NOT a Towel Turning an unexpected situation into an opportunity for comedy writing. n/a

#4046:	Spiritual	November 16, 2010
Spiritual Alphabet: G is for Gratitude In this issue we'll consider "gratitude" as a spiritual practice, as well as inspiration for our spiritual writing. n/a

#4044:	Comedy	November 03, 2010
Why Do We Still Have Daylight Savings? It's 2010 for crying out loud! When will the modern world finally dump DST? n/a

#4026:	Spiritual	October 20, 2010
Taking the Plunge When is it time to move on and try something new, maybe even jump into writing more seriously? n/a

#4002:	Comedy	October 06, 2010
Surviving Another Football Season Getting through another season of American football is no laughing matter -- or is it? n/a

#3977:	Spiritual	September 22, 2010
Expanding Your Spiritual Comfort Zones By finding out about traditions other than your own, your spirituality (and perhaps your writing) will be enhanced. n/a

#3956:	Comedy	September 08, 2010
Happy 10th Birthday WDC! A comedic (?) look at what else happened during the year WDC was born. n/a

#3930:	Spiritual	August 25, 2010
Finding the Sacred in Silence Get comfortable dwelling in the silence to enhance your spiritual perspective and maybe even improve your writing. n/a

#3900:	Comedy	August 11, 2010
To AARP or not to AARP? Attempts to find ways to laugh at Father Time (and oneself) as one turns fifty. n/a

#3881:	Spiritual	July 28, 2010
B is for Beauty Exploring Beauty as a spiritual practice, and using it as inspiration for our writing. n/a

#3853:	Comedy	July 14, 2010
HELP! I'm Trapped at a Convention! Have to attend a boring convention with thousands of even more boring people? Make it a comedy opportunity! n/a

#3830:	Spiritual	June 30, 2010
We Are All in the Same Boat We are all connected as part of the web of life -- your writing can help reveal this truth. n/a

#3802:	Comedy	June 16, 2010
My First Real Job - The End Need a spark for your comedy muse? Try writing about your first job -- it's bound to be good for a few laughs! n/a

#3774:	Spiritual	June 02, 2010
Writing About Our Spiritual Uncertainty In this issue we'll explore the benefits of writing about our spiritual doubts and uncertainties. n/a

#3737:	Comedy	May 19, 2010
My First "Real" Job - Part 2 Need a spark for your comedy muse? Try writing about your first job -- it's bound to be good for a few laughs! n/a

#3706:	Spiritual	May 05, 2010


#3681:	Comedy	April 21, 2010


#3656:	Spiritual	April 07, 2010


#3631:	Comedy	March 24, 2010


#3600:	Spiritual	March 10, 2010


#3526:	Comedy	February 24, 2010


#3546:	Spiritual	February 10, 2010


#3518:	Comedy	January 27, 2010


#3500:	Spiritual	January 13, 2010


#3464:	Comedy	December 30, 2009


#3447:	Spiritual	December 16, 2009


#3417:	Comedy	December 02, 2009


#3393:	Spiritual	November 18, 2009


#3359:	Comedy	November 04, 2009


#3340:	Spiritual	October 21, 2009


#3313:	Comedy	October 07, 2009


#3289:	Spiritual	September 23, 2009


#3264:	Comedy	September 09, 2009


#3240:	Spiritual	August 26, 2009


#3208:	Comedy	August 12, 2009


#3190:	Spiritual	July 29, 2009


#3163:	Comedy	July 15, 2009


#3130:	Spiritual	July 01, 2009


#3107:	Comedy	June 17, 2009


#3090:	Spiritual	June 03, 2009


#3059:	Comedy	May 20, 2009


#3038:	Spiritual	May 06, 2009


#3006:	Comedy	April 22, 2009


#2988:	Spiritual	April 08, 2009


#2959:	Comedy	March 25, 2009


#2929:	Spiritual	March 11, 2009


#2901:	Comedy	February 25, 2009


#2880:	Spiritual	February 11, 2009


#2852:	Comedy	January 28, 2009


#2824:	Spiritual	January 14, 2009


#2797:	Comedy	December 31, 2008


#2769:	Spiritual	December 17, 2008


#2702:	Spiritual	November 19, 2008


#2694:	Comedy	November 05, 2008


#2668:	Spiritual	October 22, 2008


#2643:	Comedy	October 08, 2008


#2621:	Spiritual	September 24, 2008


#2598:	Comedy	September 10, 2008


#2575:	Spiritual	August 27, 2008


#2547:	Comedy	August 13, 2008


#2528:	Spiritual	July 30, 2008


#2499:	Comedy	July 16, 2008


#2477:	Spiritual	July 02, 2008


#2451:	Comedy	June 18, 2008


#2427:	Spiritual	June 04, 2008


#2377:	Comedy	May 21, 2008


#2358:	Spiritual	May 07, 2008


#2352:	Comedy	April 23, 2008


#2326:	Spiritual	April 09, 2008


#2301:	Comedy	March 26, 2008


#2269:	Spiritual	March 12, 2008


#2247:	Comedy	February 27, 2008


#2219:	Spiritual	February 13, 2008


#2197:	Comedy	January 30, 2008


#2175:	Spiritual	January 16, 2008


#2158:	Comedy	January 09, 2008


#2155:	Comedy	January 02, 2008


#2124:	Spiritual	December 19, 2007


#2096:	Comedy	December 05, 2007


#2072:	Spiritual	November 21, 2007


#2016:	Spiritual	October 24, 2007


#2015:	Comedy	October 17, 2007


#1993:	Comedy	October 10, 2007


#1967:	Spiritual	September 26, 2007


#1944:	Comedy	September 12, 2007


#1914:	Spiritual	August 29, 2007


#1858:	Spiritual	August 01, 2007


#1808:	Spiritual	July 04, 2007


#1777:	Spiritual	June 20, 2007


#1726:	Spiritual	May 23, 2007


#1672:	Spiritual	April 25, 2007


#1637:	Poetry	April 04, 2007


#1623:	Spiritual	March 28, 2007


#1589:	Comedy	March 07, 2007


#1577:	Spiritual	February 28, 2007

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