"You are a housefull of girls!! Wow, what fun...I am so happy you could get alot accomplished and throw open the windows and enjoy...it is raining cats and dogs here! Take care, hoping tonight is relaxing..."
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Linda Steele
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- United States
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Joyce Kirby commented on Linda Steele's blog post Take 2 ... Day 5 Give"Wow Linda!! You do have a housefull!! Today's give is a wonderful one to everyone, including whoever gets stuff from freecycle!! Giving is like a boomerang, it goes whizzing out and slowly banks and turns and returns to us!! There is a saying,…"
Linda Steele commented on Melanie's blog post Day 8"You're an inspiration! You have a great day too, Melanie!"
Pauline Nolan commented on Linda Steele's blog post Take 2 ... Day 4 Give"Soon that mile will be many don't you worry! Congratulations."
Jane left a comment for Linda Steele"Thanks for your friendship -- I am calling dermatologist tomorrow to schedule my screening !!!!"
Jane commented on Linda Steele's blog post Take 2 ... Day 3 Give"Something like that happened to me... I was presenting a plan to improve efficiencies to a team and the manager was combatting me everystep of the way -- publically, no less. I had an a ephianny and asked her if I was coming on too…"
Lois55 wwt commented on Linda Steele's blog post Take 2 ... Day 3 Give"That was absolutely super! You were thinking on the spot, and turned things right around. Now you made her think and maybe made her day a little bit better. I applaud you."
Lois55 wwt commented on Linda Steele's blog post Take 2 ... Day 2 Give"That was a great and visual gift! I am hoping it sticks with them.I hope you heal fast, Linda, and be comfortable."
Linda Steele commented on Linda Steele's blog post Day One Give ... Again"I know they were very grateful; they thanked me over and over again. But I think I really got more out of the experience. I think they were sent to me to help me remember a very important lesson. They were my angels!"
Lois55 wwt commented on Linda Steele's blog post Day One Give ... Again"That was so very thoughtful!! I think you were an Angel in the Terminal(that is probably what those women think of you as!) So happy to see you post. I hope you have a blessed day..."
Profile Information
- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Lately I've been feeling very ... I dunno ... I've been having a big pity party. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I have asthma, I'm just recovering from pneumonia ... I need to learn to let go of what I can't control.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- More peace and contentment in my life. And more thankfulness.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Magazine article
- About me:
- I was born and raised very close to Boston. But after spending almost 20 years in rural New Hampshire I grew to love and appreciate the wonder and beauty of nature.
My interest in Reiki grew out of a desperate search for relief from the pain of repetitive motion injury and fibromyalgia. I was guided to the website of my Reiki Master Teacher, Beth Johnson-Crawford, and the rest, as they say, is history. Someday soon I hope to open my own practice.
Some adjectives people have used to describe me include eclectic, hard-working, kind, caring, bitchy, dork, silly and many, many more.
I am a single mother of three amazing adult children. These remarkable people, along with their stupendous spouses and significant others, have bestowed on me the most breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and intelligent grandchildren on the planet. Six of them to be exact, the oldest is my only grandson, and he's getting sick of having girls for cousins. Am I lucky or what?!
In my non-work time, you can usually find me at home, either knitting or crocheting, or at a local yarn shop, groping the yarn and drooling.
- Other Website:
- http://www.thiscountrygirlslife.blogspot.com
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Linda Steele's Blog
Take 2 ... Day 5 Give
Posted on April 25, 2010 at 7:28am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Today's gift is to everyone who lives with me. This includes my 30 year old daughter, Donna, her 8 year old daughter, Julie, my 26 year old daughter-in-law, Katie, and her three daughters, 3 year old Alex, 2 year old Emily, and 8 month old Olivia. Oh! And our 3 kitties, Chloe, Sassy, and Gracie.
I have decided to clean out cupboards and closets and freecycle what I can and dispose of what can't be used by someone else. This way there will be more room for everyone else and their… Continue
I have decided to clean out cupboards and closets and freecycle what I can and dispose of what can't be used by someone else. This way there will be more room for everyone else and their… Continue
Take 2 ... Day 4 Give
Posted on April 24, 2010 at 2:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I decided to do something nice for myself today, so today's give was to me. I've been saying for a month now that I want to start a walking program so that eventually I can try to get into running. Well, today I walked. I live in a circular development and it's about a quarter mile around the circle. I went 4 times around the circle, so I'm guessing I walked about a mile. Put my 2 year old granddaughter Emily in the stroller, and my 8 year old granddaughter Julie hopped onto her Razor scooter,… Continue
Take 2 ... Day 3 Give
Posted on April 23, 2010 at 10:32am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Of all the people I work with, there is one who particularly rubs me the wrong way. She's a "throw you under the bus" type of person, and I have a difficult time working with her. When a problem is found, I'd rather work toward fixing it and preventing another occurrence in the future, rather than waste energy pointing fingers.
Today she wanted to speak with me about one of my staff members, so I steeled myself for a session of "you did this wrong." True to form, she jumped right into… Continue
Today she wanted to speak with me about one of my staff members, so I steeled myself for a session of "you did this wrong." True to form, she jumped right into… Continue
Take 2 ... Day 2 Give
Posted on April 22, 2010 at 11:37am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I work in the graduate admission office of a prominent east coast university. I decided today to try and educate some of our work study students and the younger members of our staff about the dangers of sun exposure.
A few weeks ago my dermatologist found a spot on my face, near my left ear that warranted a biopsy. It came back positive for squamous cell carcinoma. This is my second instance of skin cancer, the first being basal cell about 10 years ago.
I had the surgery on… Continue
A few weeks ago my dermatologist found a spot on my face, near my left ear that warranted a biopsy. It came back positive for squamous cell carcinoma. This is my second instance of skin cancer, the first being basal cell about 10 years ago.
I had the surgery on… Continue
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:27pm on April 23, 2010, Jane said…
- Thanks for your friendship -- I am calling dermatologist tomorrow to schedule my screening !!!!
- At 6:37am on April 22, 2010,
Deb~ Community Manager said… - Happy Earth Day!
- At 5:53am on December 19, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Happy day and Happy Birthday to you Linda :o)
- At 5:26am on December 19, 2009, Harriet gave Linda Steele a gift…
- At 7:27am on November 6, 2009, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- I pray for all at Fort Hood Tx. Was stationed there 2 times. It feels like home. What a terrible tragedy. They need many prayers and hugs and understanding at this time. I join you in prayers for them all:O)
- At 12:26pm on October 27, 2009, Harriet gave Linda Steele a gift…
- At 4:40am on October 15, 2009, Linda Steele said…
- Thanks Colleen and Elly Rose. I'm looking forward to the experience.
- At 9:02pm on October 14, 2009,
Elly Rose said… - Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
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