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VW is not for Volkswagen

Melody Schaper Posted on May 13, 2018 by Melody SchaperMay 14, 2018

One of my favorite cars was a VW Rabbit I had for many years.  I drove it from Erie, Pennsylvania, stuffed full of my belongings and moved to Phoenix, Arizona after I got my Masters degree from Arizona State University. … Continue reading →

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Q is for Quest

Melody Schaper Posted on January 9, 2018 by Melody SchaperJanuary 9, 2018

I value questioning, curiosity and skepticism.  Following without questioning is like drinking the kool aid.  Blind following, not thinking for one’s self and examining alternatives is terrifying and puts me at odds with a significant portion of the population. I … Continue reading →

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Love Lessons; Birth

Melody Schaper Posted on December 30, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 30, 2017

Cindy Love, my sweet, innocent sister was born 62 years ago today.  My Mom said Cindy’s head was unusually small and that she almost died in infancy.  She stopped breathing and turned blue.  A nurse revived her by rubbing her … Continue reading →

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P is for Pause

Melody Schaper Posted on December 19, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 19, 2017

I Paused Or did I procrastinate? There were so many possibilities it was impossible to pick only one.  I pondered and felt pressure to pare down and point to the perfect P.  I was perplexed, and paused again. Or did … Continue reading →

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N is for Now and O is for Open

Melody Schaper Posted on December 14, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 14, 2017

I fall behind and feel an urgent tug to get it done. Whispering she says, ‘now’  I listen closely, ‘Now is the time, open to this moment.’  I understand, this is the only moment.  

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M is for Matter

Melody Schaper Posted on December 11, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 11, 2017

You matter. Your life matters.  Your feelings matter.  Your voice matters.  Your opinion matters.  Your needs matter. Don’t ever believe anyone who tells you that you don’t matter, because they are wrong.  They are absolutely wrong. You matter and the … Continue reading →

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L is for Love

Melody Schaper Posted on December 11, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 11, 2017

L is for Love.  This is not the same love I usually write about.  The kind of love I am talking about is raw, messy and honest.  If you choose not to read this in it’s entirety I understand.  This … Continue reading →

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K is for Kind, (kind of)

Melody Schaper Posted on December 9, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 10, 2017

K is for Kind. Kind of.   Actually, today is about kicking ass.  Not kind of kicking ass, or sort of kicking ass or maybe kicking ass.  Kicking ass all the way.  Today is about kicking kind of’s ass out … Continue reading →

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J is for Joy

Melody Schaper Posted on December 8, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 8, 2017

Joy Just Joy Jovial, Jubilant Joy Feel, express and give joy any way and to any one you can  

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I is for Insight

Melody Schaper Posted on December 7, 2017 by Melody SchaperDecember 7, 2017

Let’s do an experiment.  It’s best if you can rest your head back or lie down for a couple of minutes.  Cup your hands and place them gently over your closed eyes and allow your eyes to rest. Allow your … Continue reading →

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