Author Archives: thisihumblyspeak

“To-Do” List

Posted on January 24, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

I am a list maker. I start my day with a list of things to do as though I have a desperate need to write things down—to make order out of chaos. I have a thousand “to-do’s” revolving around in … Continue reading →

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A Beacon of Light, Once

Posted on January 6, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

  This was supposed to be a joyous blogpost about The Epiphany. I started to write: May this Epiphany bring peace, joy and happiness in your lives. As the three kings Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior followed the road to the … Continue reading →

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Hello 2021

Posted on December 30, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

So long, 2020! You gave the world sorrow and too much pain. The pandemic shattered, scattered, stalked corners of the world, Bearing death’s weight mercilessly on families, friends and strangers. We heroically adapted, learned and pushed for solutions, Juggling work … Continue reading →

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Dear Child, (Letter from Santa)

Posted on December 25, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

Actual letter to a pre-adolescent child on Christmas morning. Dear (Name of Child), For the past decade, I have watched you grow into the bright person that you are. And every year at Christmas, wherever in the world you may … Continue reading →

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Christmas Light

Posted on December 13, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

Over the years, I stopped decorating the perimeter of our house with Christmas lights. The children grew, we downsized the home, and it became too much of an effort to string lights around the house to reflect the season. It … Continue reading →

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Human Connections

Posted on November 26, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

Human connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. It has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change and build trust especially during this year when we have all had to rely heavily … Continue reading →

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The Candle

Posted on November 12, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

A light in time of darkness, a flicker of hope when we need it most. Something so simple, yet so powerful. A glimmering teardrop shaped flame that casts rousing shadows on the walls. Soft, luminous, mystical, almost magical. A single … Continue reading →

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The Soldier

Posted on October 20, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

Cease fire is declared. “Pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death,” I mutter under my breath. I raise myself out of the safety of the small dugout, a makeshift trench, to take a cautious peek … Continue reading →

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Rooted In Anger, A Gift

Posted on October 6, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

Where do I begin? How do I write about Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) and Armenia? How do I write about the pain I have for a place I came to love? I am not a native Karabaghtzi, but I attached myself to … Continue reading →

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Personal Space Compromised

Posted on September 14, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

It’s the same scene today, as it has been most mornings for the past 5 months. “What have you got planned for the day?” he asks as I pick up the daily paper from the driveway. “Two meetings, a chat … Continue reading →

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