A story shared by a friend of Pastor Dee’s: —–Original Message—– From: Marj Hahne To: Dee Cooper Sent: Mon, May 30, 2011 3:01 pm Subject: otter at play http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/27/otter-juggles-stone-_n_868263.html?ir=Weird+News
Shared Stories: Jasmine the Greyhound
A story shared with Pastor Dee by Terry Buchanan. From: Terry Buchanan Date: Sun, May 29, 2011 at 6:32 AM Subject: Fwd: FW: Jasmine, the greyhound – you will love this .. To: Dee A True Story. In 2003, police in Warwickshire, England, opened a garden shed and found a whimpering, cowering dog. The dog […]
Friday Features, May 27, 2011
As announced in Friday Features on May 27: Surround Pastor Dee with Our Love and Support Make sure to sign the photo mat that’s on the Sabbatical table in the Narthex. Then Dee can fill the frame with a photo from her summer of exploring creative play and spirituality.
Friday Features, May 27, 2011
As announced in Friday Features, May 27: You are invited to participate in the June book study Play: How it shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, by Stuart Brown. The book is available from Amazon, $6.40, or through JeffCo Library System. The discussion group will be hosted this time by Jill […]
Shared Stories: Emotional Lives of Animals
A fascinating article on the Emotional Lives of Animals, as shared with Dee by Carolyn Alexander. From: Carolyn Alexander To: Dee Sent: Tue, May 17, 2011 6:04 am Subject: The Emotional Lives of Animals Emotional Lives of Animals It won’t surprise pet owners, but now, scientific research also shows that many animals are intelligent, and […]
The Travel Arrangements are Made!
Well, all the travel reservations are made. All the flights are booked, the hotel reservations are in, the coordination with travel and events and activities are complete. This, to me, was an overwhelming part of the coordination of the summer excursions. How to juggle the days in South Africa and make hut reservations in Kruger […]
Dee’s Words – Do Elk Play?
Today I was surprised by a spring snow storm. As I sat drinking my coffee, looking out my windows to the winter like surroundings, I noticed something in the trees. There was a movement, a flash, that caught my eye. I kept focused to see what was happening on my little hill. Then they emerged. […]
Dee’s Words – What “Play” Means To Me
I have had many of you affirm: “Dee a summer of play…. well of course–that is what Dee does best!” “That is what we know of Dee–That is her genius, her playfulness.” These comments bring a smile to my face. I find that I want to say “play is so much more than just being silly or […]
Overview of Summer Series
As presented during “Seconds for Sabbatical,” May 8, 2011 An overview of the Summer Series, currently being developed by the Sabbatical Team, was presented by Jill Hesser, highlighting Pastor Dee’s summer itinerary and how the the local schedule of activities relates. Elements from Dee’s itinerary – from California to Bimini to Oregon and finishing in Tanzania – will be highlighted through […]
Dee’s First Blog Entry
Well, May is here and that means that in less than 30 days we begin this summer adventure of play, creativity and spirituality. I can say writing the first blog post is a little daunting; what to say? what to describe? Kelly Krueger has done an amazing job keeping things going out to those of you who have subscribed […]