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Aug 03 2007

Coffee Break 2

Published by gabrielle at 11:00 am under Coffee Break, Gratitude

I’ve been reflecting on what a gift I’ve received. Knowing people such as yourselves, who will speak their minds whether in agreement or disagreement, offer different perspectives, correct, encourage and help bring me Clarity is a wondrous thing.

And don’t those croissants look good.

13 responses so far

13 Responses to “Coffee Break 2”

# lucyon 03 Aug 2007 at 12:22 pm

thanks, gabrielle. i liked the video on “clarity.”
# Carol the Impaleron 04 Aug 2007 at 2:19 am

Yes, me too.

And yes, the croissants look scrumptious; perhaps it was these which reminded me of A Eucharistic Journey.
# gabrielleon 04 Aug 2007 at 2:27 pm

Hi Lucy. Yes, sometimes short and sweet and to the point is just what I need!

Ms. Impaler, thanks for that link! I had completely forgotten about Sr. Noreen – I must listen this weekend as I do the ironing – my favourite time to listen to the EWTN audio library!
# kristinon 07 Aug 2007 at 8:10 am

Funny, but I have often thought the very same thing about you, Gabrielle! Your insights, honesty, compassion, integtrity and beautiful spirit have been (& continue to be) a blessing & a gift to me, as well.

“Clarity” IS a wonderous (mysterious, amazing, profound) thing!

And….I do love so many of the old movie classics….watched Jimmy Stewart the other nite in “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington”…. and did you ever see “Meet John Doe” with Gary Cooper? I have a very long list. Just the other day, I recommended “Twelve Angry Men” to someone, who was telling me about their experience serving on a jury. Another great old “classic”.

BTW, yesterday I took my mother (who is still here, visiting from Florida), to the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, NC. It was enjoyable, as well as insightful. Seems that Ava never really “enjoyed” the fame, but often preferred “anonimity” wherever she could find it for a brief period. I think she had a beautiful spirit to go along with such a beautiful face. (And thank you for the prayers, during my mom’s visit.)

What about fresh-baked banana bread with your morning coffee?
# Gabrielleon 07 Aug 2007 at 6:40 pm

Kristin, thank you – I am touched. I know you like the oldies; me too. Of the ones you mention, I don’t think I’ve seen “Twelve Angry Men”, but I may have just forgotten. Funny, I don’t remember seeing very many movies with Ava Gardner, except maybe the Barefoot Contessa. I don’t know why, because I’ve seen a lot of old movies. Mmmm, banana bread…with walnuts…pecans? Anything.
# Con 08 Aug 2007 at 5:26 pm

D’oh, it’s ’cause you’re not old enough for all these movies, G.

Am offline this week, for the most part. Will return soon.
# Gabrielleon 08 Aug 2007 at 5:40 pm

Am too! Am too!

Actually, I’ve been watching the oldies since I was a youngster…how many decades ago?

When you come back, I’ll be almost gone Hope you have a productive week though. Said prayers for the b-boy today.
# Carolon 09 Aug 2007 at 1:07 am

Thank you! That must be why my heart lifted for a moment.

I’m back.. but it’s been such a hellish week, I actually forgot that I have a Feed from numerous sites. How silly. Will be catching up on all this.

I hope all is well with everyone here..
# Gabrielleon 09 Aug 2007 at 9:01 pm

I’m sorry it’s been such a bad week, C. I wish there was something we could do to lift your heart for more than a moment.
# C.O.on 10 Aug 2007 at 2:26 am

But I don’t even deserve that moment.
Thank you, tho’.

As a former friend often said, “It’s nothing a holy death won’t cure.” (Still, I’d like to try butter, and whiskey, first..)
# gabrielleon 11 Aug 2007 at 3:32 pm

And a little bit of chocolate. Always works for me, as you know.
# ukokon 13 Aug 2007 at 2:46 pm

It really is an amazing thing, this blogcircle of life. I’m very grateful too for the many people God has blessed me with as friends since I began blogging over 3 years ago now.

Be blessed!
# gabrielleon 14 Aug 2007 at 11:16 am

Hi, ukok! I hope you had a good vacation. It is pretty amazing, isn’t it, about our “blogcircle of life” – I wish I could keep up, though! I’m so glad you had a minute to drop in – it’s good to keep in touch even when everyone’s so busy!