Many Miles From Home With Family
So I’m on my way to witness my niece, Rachel’s, high school graduation. This will be the third high school graduation I’ve sat through in as many years. It will also be the third one I’ll have sat shoulder to shoulder on football field bleachers with hundreds of other unrelated relatives.
I suspect there will be many cell phones tuned into the internet watching stats on the NBA final, final game. Everyone sweating, squirming, waiting for their chance to stand up as a family and shout into the 100 yard expanse. Their dear daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, niece, sister, brother, cousin, friend, a mere ant in a gown traipsing across a distant stage.
It starts at 5:00 p.m. I’ll probably go with my sister, Sara, at 3:00 p.m. to save five seats each. I don’t even want to count the number of hours I’m going to be one with the bleachers tonight. I’m the big sister of three who no longer have our mother here in body to hold us together. I wouldn’t be anywhere else on this Thursday evening so many miles from home.
See you in the Tent,
Kate
What’s New Friday, June 18th:
Article: Letting the Silence Master You
Take a moment to notice the many layers of sound, of noise that surrounds you? The chatter filling your mind? You may not be able to stop the sounds, but you can always turn your attention . . . Please read this article and then come to the Tent to discuss.
Article: Why You Have To, Must, Need To Be Effective In Marketing
“It takes a villiage . . .” has been tossed around to make a point within many contacts in the last several years. Well here’s another. As business owners, we’ve got to get good a ethical marketing to be heard, as consumers, we’ve got to spend our money in places that promote health, well-being, and respect for all living things. Read more for sober inspiration. Please read this article and then come to the Tent to discuss.
Article: Leaving Money on the Table
Finding what enough is in an economic culture that values more and more-than-enough can be so challenging. May we all head the warning to leave no oil slicks behind . . . Please read this article and then come to the Tent to discuss.
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