Poem - Belonging - by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

 And if it’s true we are alone,

we are alone together,

the way blades of grass

are alone, but exist as a field.

Sometimes I feel it,

the green fuse that ignites us,

the wild thrum that unites us,

an inner hum that reminds us

of our shared humanity.

Just as thirty-five trillion

red blood cells join in one body

to become one blood.

Just as one hundred thirty-six thousand

notes make up one symphony.

Alone as we are, our small voices

weave into the one big conversation.

Our actions are essential

to the one infinite story of what it is

to be alive. When we feel alone,

we belong to the grand communion

of those who sometimes feel alone—

we are the dust, the dust that hopes,

a rising of dust, a thrill of dust,

the dust that dances in the light

with all other dust, the dust

that makes the world.

by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

simple recipe

 Making this variation

1 ripe banana

1 egg

1 cup of peanut butter or almond butter

handful of berries

dash of cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg

handful of nuts

Mix  - put in muffin tins

bake for 18-25 minutes

dairy free, gluten free

Want to try adding oats or granola.

audiobook

Part of A StoryCorps Book

Callings - The Purpose and Passion of Work

By Dave Isay

Penguin link

Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the work they were born to do, from StoryCorps founder Dave Isay

Told through touching conversations between friends, coworkers, and family members, in Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing work they love. From a mom telling her daughter about her bricklaying career to a father sharing his contributions to the space race as an aeromedical field tester, these stories are poignant and heartfelt intergenerational explorations into the journeys people take to find the jobs they are meant to do. Some found their paths at a very young age, others upturned their lives to change careers later in life. All discovered meaningful jobs where they could use their passions to find purpose in every day.

We meet a man from the barrios of Texas whose harrowing experiences in a family of migrant farmers inspired him to become a public defender. We meet a longtime waitress who takes pride in making regulars and newcomers alike feel at home in her Nashville diner. We meet a young man on the South Side of Chicago who became a teacher in order to help at-risk teenagers like the ones who killed his father get on the right track. We meet a woman from Little Rock who helps former inmates gain the skills and confidence they need to rejoin the workforce. Together they demonstrate how work can be about much more than just making a living, how we may find our callings in unusual places, and how chasing dreams can transform our lives.

An essential contribution to the beloved StoryCorps collection filled with many stories that have never been broadcast or published before, Callings is a tribute to rewarding work that continues to inspire everyone from students about to start their first jobs to retirees seeking their next chapter.

March 12

 

May your day be filled with blessings and remember those that are suffering.

facts

In the 1980s, 18% of the country were veterans. That number is now down to around 6%. Less and less Americans know someone who has served.

These figures come from U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the Pew Research Center.

Lent - March 10th 2026

 

 

Pray for peace, protect those in harms way, protect the all stuck in the middle, heal those that need healing, renew sight, heal legs, heal hearts, heal minds.

thought.

 always remember that are absolutely unique. just like everyone else - 

Margaret Mead

Sonia-Rose, CAPM

@BelovedSoniaPM

Heavenly Father, as I begin my tasks and responsibilities, let my work be an act of worship. May my patience with colleagues and my integrity in small things reflect the transformation You are working in me this season. In Jesus name, Amen.

war

 We move to week 2.

Prayers for families and military everywhere.

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

reading

last few weeks ....

Memoir Audiobook - Loveable  - by Amber Rae  Author page  - very enjoyable  - a memoir, easy to listen.

Fiction 

Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion

by Beth Brower

Book review

This has been my indulgent fun fiction getaway. 

I am working on finishing Vera, or Faith by Gary Shteyngart.

lord help us, there is no cure for dementia

lent

Lent is not about being perfect. (I am not perfect)

It is about coming back to God. (I come to the father)

For 40 days, we slow down and look honestly at our hearts. (look inside)

We let go of what weighs us down and make room for grace. (weighted grace)

May this season bring us closer to Him and prepare us for the hope of Easter. ✝️ (I am ready for it)