Yesterday morning, my husband and I began listening to "Mindful Living" together. After completing the first part, we decided we would begin our mindful practice. We're taking small steps, like doing only ONE THING AT A TIME, and PAYING ATTENTION.

Already, there is progress.

I noticed that I am eating less, when I practice this while I eat, and the food tastes better.

I'm seeing more, while out for my walk.

I am hearing more, when...

I feel so incredibly inadequate to write about the Holy Spirit tonight. The last few days have not been very good for me. In fact I downright rebelled against God and went my own way these last few days not wanting to do things His way anymore. Just wanting to go my own way. I don't rightly know why. It's been a long time since this type of attitude grabbed hold of me like it did but grab hold of me it did.

But, as God has done in my life before, He brought me around again in His...

The roller coaster theme continued yesterday but in reverse from the prior two days. If you recall, on both Tuesday and Wednesday mortgage backed securities rallied early on but gave back all the gains following disappointing treasury auctions of 2 and 5 year notes. Yesterday, MBS moved lower in the morning but following a successful auction of 7 year notes they managed an impressive rally closing higher on the day and at the highest levels of the week. A few lenders repriced for the worse in the...

Not long ago, a well-intentioned friend pointed out my hole in the middle -- and I'd thought just the knowing had filled it, but I was wrong. Not only does it "go right through" (like the children's song about the donut), but it is cavernous.

Seeking help, I turned to Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's "Mindful Living" audiobook, downloaded from my library. When he got to his description of true love, my tears flowed.

My loves do not give me freedom,...

Palins in the Kitchen: What's next for Sarah?

Sarah: Todd!!!
Todd: yea babe?
Sarah: What's a homemaker? Is that like a carpenter or something?
Todd: Well, uhhhh, no, honey, it's not someone who makes homes
Sarah: Then what is it? Should we ask Bristol?
Todd: NO!!!!
Sarah: Then what is it?
Todd: Well, it's a stay at home mother.
Sarah: A stay at home what?
Todd: A stay at home mother. A mom who doesn't work outside the...