Tag Archives: Passion

Sometimes you just need to be a rebel

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Is this red-winged blackbird a rebel for not obeying the rules? Or is the bird just being a bird? An AI Google search to define a rebel summarizes Merriam Webster saying a rebel is “a person who fights, resists, or … Continue reading →

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Creating your next chapter

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

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What is Wabi Sabi?

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Tom’s rheumatologist wrote me two words on a sheet of note paper: Wabi Sabi. I had no idea what that was. She was offering the idea to my husband but handed me the paper. My inquisitive mind wanted to know. … Continue reading →

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What is your passion?

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

The Jim Thorpe class of 1977 held a luncheon out the mountain yesterday. It was nice to see former classmates, some of which I haven’t seen in nearly half a century!! Some are retired, some work part-time, some still work. … Continue reading →

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Morning Friends

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

Sunday morning, I skipped church in favor of a 6 a.m. kayak launch at Boat Launch A at the Mauch Chunk Lake. My niece Tonia and her friend Sally also decided to enjoy nature’s morning offerings, as did some early-morning fishermen and … Continue reading →

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Floating on Anticipation

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kathy Ruff

This week I finally got my 2016-17 permit from the PA Fish & Boat Commission to get my kayak on the lake.  After the last few days of 60-plus degrees, the ice has disappeared. I can’t wait! I bought the … Continue reading →

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Feeling Fenced In?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Kathy Ruff

by Kathy Ruff Ever feel as if you’re fenced in — to a job, a situation, a relationship or a commitment? If you’ve ever noticed, horses may have a large yard in which to run, but they always seem to … Continue reading →

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What Part Do You Play?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Kathy Ruff

WHAT PART DO YOU PLAY? by Kathy Ruff I had the good fortune to have a friend and some of her friends contribute to making a commercial for a local television station about our Alzheimer’s Family Fun Festival in 2013. … Continue reading →

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Is Peace In Your Awareness?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Kathy Ruff

Is Peace In Your Awareness?  by Kathy Ruff  “How do you feel?  Is peace in your awareness?  Are you certain which way to go?”  A Course in Miracles, Chapter 23, II.22:8-10      After much soul-searching, anguish and worry, I … Continue reading →

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Are You A Weekend Warrior?

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Kathy Ruff

      This is Tom’s “Weekend Warrior” project, a ’53 GMC he built from scratch.  He and his son-in-law, Chris, were replacing the engine this past weekend.  Boys and their toys!       For Tom and Chris, this type of project is one … Continue reading →

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