by Ray DePaola | Jun 4, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Good Morning Once Again, Dear Universe – Where are we going today? What lies ahead? What bumps and stumbles, what joys and triumphs? When I ponder this unknown, Dear Reader, it brings me to the image of the flowing River of Life. Always flowing on – neither good...
by Ray DePaola | Jun 3, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Good Morning, Great Creator! Well, the weather’s been really great here – summer-like temperatures for over a week now. We have blue skies again this morning, with a chance of showers rolling in this evening and tomorrow. It looks like more seasonal temperatures for...
by Ray DePaola | Jun 1, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Welcome, New Morning! We begin again, Dear Creator. Cup of coffee, sun shining, and clear skies. I talk all the time about choices – the realization that our whole day is made up of moments of choice; ownership that the direction of our day and our present reality is...
by Ray DePaola | May 31, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Oh Wonder of Wonders, My Dear Creator! This morning is bright and clear. It’s a brilliant start to what looks to be another beautiful day. Ah! – deep breath. In the highs and lows that are inevitable in one’s life, this weekend was definitely a high in mine....
by Ray DePaola | May 31, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Good Morning, Dear Creator – Well, it’s a cool, drizzly, overcast morning; certainly different than yesterday and last week. It looks like a good chance of rain through mid-morning, and then clearing with the temperature popping up to the mid-80’s. This is the kind...
by Ray DePaola | May 29, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Peace, Giving Universe – Another new day, Dear Creator. Overcast and warm, I’ll be getting out on the water to kayak this afternoon, a final tune-up before my first official class as a second instructor tomorrow. I’ll be joining Matt, my ODS lead, with one co-worker...
by Ray DePaola | May 29, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Om, My Dear Universe – Saturday morning. Sunshine and haze. The temperature is forecast to hit 90°F. That’s really warm. Today is the kick-off of our paddling sports for ODS, so certainly sun protection and hydration are a focus, as well as being vigilant for...
by Ray DePaola | May 28, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Gratitude, Generous Universe! So, it’s a little later in the morning that I’m finally sitting down for my morning writing, because I went for the live mannequin training and assessment of my First Aid/CPR certification this morning. I mentioned this before – I’ve...
by Ray DePaola | May 27, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Happy Morning, Dear Universe! It’s another sunny, bright day here. The vibrant spring blossoms have mostly passed, leaving a spectrum of rich, full greens. I went out kayaking on the CT River again yesterday. I had some moments of cruising and ease, which was nice –...
by Ray DePaola | May 25, 2016 | Sunrise Pages
Om, Grand Universe! Fog earlier, and now the sun is shining. It’s to be another warm day, with another chance of afternoon showers and possible thunderstorms. It’s my day off, and I’m being human, struggling with how to spend my day: there are the items I’d like to...
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