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Heartwings Love Notes 503 - Skating

Heartwings says, "It is difficult to come to terms with failed hopes."

How I longed to be able to glide over the ice like my classmates. Occasionally the playing field of my elementary school would flood and freeze, and we were allowed to skate on the ice. My skates didn't fit very well, nor did I have the strength in my ankles to stand up on the dull the blades for very long. Yet I kept trying, stuffing my feet into extra socks and lacing the skates as tight as I could.

My parents didn't skate, Occasionally the shallow water of the boggy swamp that bordered our property would freeze and I would practice scraping along on its small patches of ice for as much time as I could bear the discomfort of my attempts to skate. Occasionally invited to a skating party I'd spend my time by the fire, wistfully watching skilled skaters swirl and swoop. They looked like they were flying.

As an adult with children who loved to skate and a father who had them at the outdoor rink every possible moment, I found myself on the ice again. I hoped with better, sharper skates I could at last fly over the ice as I pined to do. To my dismay, my ankles were still inadequate and my skills rudimentary. I could skate around with my littlest children for a short time, and that was it. My time at the rink was mostly spent on a bench watching others glide by.

Wishing and hoping could not make it so. Eventually even my youngest was able to skate by herself and I hung up my skates for good. While it was sad to give up hope that I might ever improve, it was also something of a relief not to have to try any more. I had to come to terms with the fact that, no matter how hard I tried it might be impossible for me to do something. I've never been one for limits, and this was a difficult lesson for me to learn. I still wish I could skim over the ice, even just once. Perhaps in another lifetime my wish will be granted.

May you find ways to come to terms with your limits and make peace with them.

Blessings and Best Regards,
Tasha Halpert 
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 503 - Skating: "Tasha, I was a slipper instead of a skater myself too my friend. I never did learn to skate and glide across the ice. Don't feel bad, though. One day in the greater life to come you will not only be able to glide across the ice but also soar across the sky!" God bless you always. Wishing you every joy, -J.D.- Jan 31, 2012 9:01 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 503 - Skating: "Oh yes, I know about failed hopes. I am hoping (again?) that this year will improve our lot. I meant to tell you how much I enjoyed last week's Heartwings. As always, you really can relate!" Love and Hugs, -J.K.- Jan 30, 2012 12:30 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 503 - Skating: "Oh I love this Tasha, we are so much alike sometimes. There use to be a pond behind my grandma's house, (I spent a lot of my years with her) and I would be given second hand skates, and OH how I wanted to skate and I would go over by myself and try and try. During school outings my ankles would not hold up either and I would be on the side watching others. I always dreamed of being on the ice in the Ice Capades..... was not to be and have not seen skates even though my son and ex husband could skate like the wind, since he was a kid..... your right when we learn our limits..... hard to take sometimes." Hope you are keeping well. Hugs -S.M.- Jan 30, 2012 12:22 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 503 - Skating: "It is such a relief when we finally recognize that we do have limits … just things that we can't do and maybe don't really even WANT to do. Ice skating was like that for me, too. And I really hated it. I knew I was supposed to like it and want to master it, but my ankles always hurt and I was always falling and getting ice up my butt. So when finally, I gave myself permission to stop trying, it felt sooooo good! -M.K.- Jan 30, 2012 12:20 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 502 - My Childhood Reading: "That is so beautiful Tasha. It effects all of our childhoods, Thank you for being, Very lovely reminder of our free will to create what is necessary for our time on earth. -B.H.- Jan 23, 2012 9:23 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 502 - My Childhood Reading: "Tasha, As a fellow fan of Winnie the Pooh I can tell you that this one brought a lot of joy to my soul. I think that all of us carry a hundred acre wood in our hearts where love and kindness reign. Have a wonderful week. Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Jan 23, 2012 9:17 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 502 - My Childhood Reading: "I love this, Tasha.... esp the last few lines from "I believe..." xo -M.L.- Jan 23, 2012 9:16 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 502 - My Childhood Reading: "Yes, being read to is the best give all children can be given. We were so blessed. -S.D.- Jan 23, 2012 9:14 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 500 - A Reflection : I enjoy each one that you've created from your heart's song. This one is special, too. It is #500! " 5's and 0's, such as 500 or 550 - An important message that lets you know that your life changes are in Divine and perfect order. They are a gift from God and in alignment with God's will for your higher self." May you continue to encourage us and share these sweet tidbits of your earthly wisdoms. -J.T.- Jan 10, 2012 4:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 500 - A Reflection: "Thank you for the clarifications Tasha. You are so blessed with talent, insight and the communicators gift - and I am blessed to be part of the recipients of your bounty. However, I did not have all the details that you sent out with your latest. So a BIG THANK YOU. Will check it all out and in the meantime, I wish you continued great writing adventures in 2012 and all you wish for yourself." With affection, admiration and appreciation. -R.T.- Jan 10, 2012 4:32 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 500 - A Reflection: "Tasha, My friend let me just say: "Hi Tasha, You may no longer give household hints, but you certainly give hope-filled tips!" -R.J.- Jan 9, 2012 3:47 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 500 - A Reflection: "Tasha, My friend let me just say: "Keep writing. Keep sharing. And keep making this world a little better with the wings of your heart." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Jan 9, 2012 3:42 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 499 - New Year's Resolutions: "I could not have said it better. Nicely expressed from your heart." -J.R.- Jan 2, 2012 10:57 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 499 - New Year's Resolutions: "Tasha! Wonderful! You're sooooo spot on! Being grateful for all that we have." Warmly, -M.R.- Jan 2, 2012 10:56 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 499 - New Year's Resolutions: "This is lovely, too. I didn't make any resolutions per se, just to try to be fully conscious" -S.D.- Jan 2, 2012 10:46 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 499 - New Year's Resolutions: "Happy New Year to you too! And thanks for the reminder about resolutions." -D.W.- Jan 2, 2012 10:44 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 499 - New Year's Resolutions: " Hi Tasha, Very Nice!! Happy New Year to you and Stephen!! I always enjoy your thoughts!" Love and hugs, -J.M.- Jan 2, 2012 10:42 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love notes 498 - A Child's Heart: "To me this perhaps is the most beautiful piece you've ever written. It has touched me deeply. L&L, -S. D.-  Dec 27, 2011 11:15 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 498 - A Child's Heart: "Tasha,This one was so beautiful and heart touching my friend. I lost my own Mother 25 years ago but my memories of her are like they just happened yesterday. I will surely pass this on to my many friends. Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Dec 27, 2011 11:12 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 498 - A Child's Heart: "Dear Tasha, Thank you for the Christmas missive. Once again, it resonates strongly here. Here's to a new year full of good health and happiness for you and Stephen." Hugs! -M. and G.- Dec 27, 2011 11:06 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 498 - A Child's Heart: "Beautiful memory to have of your mother... it is wonderful how as we grow older, we are blessed to see the Truth with Love. -O.G.- Dec 27, 2011 10:57 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 498 - A Child's Heart: "Thanks Tasha, I've been experiencing all those wonderful childhood Christmas memories this season (as I always do) -J.M.- Dec 27, 2011 10:56 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 498 - A Child's Heart: "Dear Tasha, I always enjoy your readings and this one especially resonated with me. Thank you! -J.S.- Dec 27, 2011 8:59 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love notes 497 - Breathe In the New: "Thank you Tasha for bringing inspiration to my life through your lovely Heartwings. God Bless you and have a joyous Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. -L.N.- Dec 22, 2011 8:46 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 497 - Breathe In the New: "That was beautiful and so thoughtful! Thank you, Tasha! Merry Christmas to you and Stephen! -C.S.- Dec 22, 2011 8:44 PM


Re: Heartwings Love Notes 497 - Breathe In the New: "Thanks for this heartening message!" Blessing to you both during this special season. our family is gathering in Florida this time! -D.F.- Dec 20, 2011 4:52 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 497 - Breathe In the New: "How beautiful that perception!!! Happy beginnings and endings, dear Tasha!" -zozozomE- Dec 20, 2011 4:48 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 497 - Breathe In the New: "Hi Tasha, Thanks so much! Very helpful…." Lots of love, -D.M.- Dec 20, 2011 4:46 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 496 - Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas: "Lovely....I value the gift of time with my friends." -R.S.- Dec 12, 2011 12:10 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "Oh Tasha, what wonderful ideas! I love them! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!" -J.G.- Dec 12, 2011 8:51 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "We enjoyed an early morning walk yesterday as we watched the lunar eclipse. And we exercise together for fun.-S.N.- Dec 12, 2011 8:45 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "Wonderful, as always. It is full of happy memories and ideas!" -J.L.- Dec 6, 2011 9:18 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "We were raised much the same way, and I am so grateful. Holidays are Joyful to me; not stressful. We always put up our tree Dec. 23, St. Lucia's Day in Sweden. Open gifts Christmas Eve and stockings Christmas morn like you after our Belgian Waffles. Here in 'Mormanville" they decorated the Fri. after Thanksgiving and take it all down Dec. 26. We leave ours up until Jan. 6 when the Wisemen arrived. It's all symbolic and I love it all! We light a Menorah as well given to us by Jewish friends when we lived in Conn." -S.K.- Dec 5, 2011 8:52 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "You bought the memories back... I totally forgot my dad, my brother and I would also go on the morning of Christmas Eve shopping for a tree... 1. We didn't have a car so we walked about 1-2 miles one way.. Trees on that day were marked down to move fast... :-) We celebrated Christmas eve with 12 cold dishes <herring in tomato, herring in sour cream, beet salad, etc etc> and at 11 pm we'd open gifts.. Then Christmas midnight mass... again walk one mile each way... can remember numerous times it started snowing coming back from midnight mass... We took down the tree after January 7th... following Eastern Rites <folks from Lithuania> I am still amazed I sat through a long mass at such a young age! Thanks for bringing back the memories.. blessings -R.D.- Dec 5, 2011 8:48 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "A great perspective during these busy times." Thanks, Tasha. xo -J.W.- Dec 5, 2011 8:45 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "Tasha, Thanks for this gift my friend. I hope that you have a very Merry Christmas. -J.M.- Dec 5, 2011 8:45 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 495 Waiting 101: "Thanks for the lovely message!" -D.H.- Dec 5, 2011 7:44 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 494 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "Thank you my friend. May all of your life be full of such loving memories." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Nov 29, 2011 8:55 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 494 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "Sounds like you had a memorable AND enjoyable Thanksgiving, proving you CAN go home again." Hugs! -G.A.- Nov 29, 2011 8:50 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 494 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "Very nice sentiments of special and loving times." -J.R.- Nov 28, 2011 8:47 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 494 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "How lovely.........I too took at trip down memory lane this Thanksgiving, but in my mind. Nebraska was a great place to grow up and I was so close to my grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins without me having any siblings plus I had time to entertain my own imagination and freedom to wander safely anywhere." -S.D.- Nov 28, 2011 8:42 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 493 - Thanks To Give: "Tasha, what a great meditation for this holiday my friend. Thanks for sharing it with us. God bless you always." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Nov 23, 2011 6:03 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 493 - Thanks To Give: "As always, hits with an arrow to the heart with thoughts. The "Kids" are cooking Thanksgiving dinner here. Guess we do clean up. Hope it's a very Happy Day for you and Stephen. -G.L.- Nov 23, 2011 6:00 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 493 - Thanks To Give: "Tasha, As usual your words of wisdom come in appropriate occasions and I get inspiration from them The reference to honesty really hit home as I find myself making excuses for every shortcoming and the many things left undone for the lack of a sense of priorities." Have a very happy Thanksgiving. God bless you both. Love, -H.T.- Nov 23, 2011 5:58 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 493 - Thanks To Give: "Wonderful message, Tasha. Thank you and a joyful Thanksgiving to you and Stephen. -R.S- Nov 21, 2011 9:58 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 493 - Thanks To Give: "Love this one Tasha. It's a keeper. :) -M.C- Nov 21, 2011 9:52 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 492 - Saving Grace: "To this day, I’m extremely grateful to my grandmother for teaching me how to mend clothing and about recycling, reusing, altering things for other uses." Hugs, -A.A.- Nov 16, 2011 6:15 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 492 - Saving Grace: "Tasha, Wise words my friend. I will do my best to fix and save all that I can." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Nov 14, 2011 8:16 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 492 - Saving Grace: "Hi Tasha, I taught my children to sew on buttons. One of my sons was the best one for that. He later got some carpet samples, from a carpet place, that was being discarded. He made pillows from them. There are some still around. My boys (4) each took sewing in school. 2 made shirts. 1 made a vest. I don't remember the other one. I learned from early on to make do with what we had." Peace & Light, -L.D.- Nov 14, 2011 8:16 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 490 - A Note of Appreciation: "We can relate - all of us, including Misty our kitty, stayed warm in our bed when it went down to 50 degrees in the house!" Hugs to all, -A.G.- Nov 1, 2011 7:50 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 490 - A Note of Appreciation: "Nothing like losing what you have for a bit to teach you to appreciate it even more." Wishing you every joy, -J.R.- Nov 1, 2011 7:41 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 490 - A Note of Appreciation: "Thanks, Tasha, for reminding us to be grateful. I once heard of a guy who on the shortest day of every year goes down into the basement and flips the main breaker of his house, shutting off -everything- for 12 hours. Then to symbolize the returning strength of the sun, he flips it back on. Maybe this storm is just mother's way of preparing us for the winter." -A.H.- Oct 31, 2011 7:24 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 490 - A Note of Appreciation: "Another literary gem, Tasha! I have been very concerned for you, and others of course, as I read about the terrible weather you are having. A candle light dinner sounds very romantic. And it's good to hear that your electricity is back on!" Love and hugs, -J.M.- Oct 31, 2011 7:12 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 489 - All I Have Seen: "Tasha, Thanks so much for this bit of wisdom my friend. I passed it on too. I will try from now on to live everyday as an adventurer of life." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Oct 24, 2011 11:24 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 488 - Dealing with Fear: "Great example! I'm forwarding this to my mom." thx! ox -B.J.- Oct 17, 2011 9:00 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 488 - Dealing with Fear: "This happening sounds very familiar in our household, and rather than go into panic I respond by saying aloud, "Nothing is lost in the mind of God" and Yahoo, it comes to me where to look and sure enuf find. Thank you, God." -S.D.- Oct 17, 2011 8:57 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 486 - Sometimes That's Enough: "I've done plenty of volunteer work across the yrs. here & there. & am willing to do more when I have the free time. stopping to talk to someone & connect may be the best of giving, whether we give $ or not." Peace & Love, -A.C.- Oct 5, 2011 9:03 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 486 - Sometimes That's Enough: "I have been faced with this also and have done the same. Unfortunately we can not give them money, for it only gets them into trouble. I buy the homeless food. I bring them food shopping and cigarettes if they smoke. I myself have to be reminded that we can not change the world, but can perhaps make it better for some. Beautiful heart warming story!" Love to you always, -L.S.- Oct 5, 2011 8:42 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 486 - Sometimes That's Enough: "How sweet and caring this is - you touch me - thank you! One day, many years ago, I passed a woman with a sign "will work for food" long before this was commonplace. I crossed my fingers and prayed that she would still be there after I sped off to the market and brought back two bags laden with healthy and practical food. Thank God she was there, and she was almost as touched as I was. I will never forget this day. -A.P.- Oct 5, 2011 8:39 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 485 - Am I Talking To Myself ?: "Thank you for the reminder of the attitude of gratitude. There are many blessings every day. Your words of wisdom are much appreciated - I read your book "Heartwings" whenever there is something of which I need to remind myself - especially gratitude. Naming the car is quite common - and giving thanks for the things that function as they are intended - including my fingers, toes, arms, legs, etc. works." Love, H. T. Sep 27, 2011 10:15 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 483 - Paying Attention: "Good article, Tasha. We need to listen to that voice within...it is our divine guidance." -R.S.- Sep 14, 2011 8:25 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 483 - Paying Attention: "Some things are touching to me, others are your words that I know will touch others as well. I do love you and your perspectives!" -A.C.- Sep 13, 2011 8:26 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 483 - Paying Attention: "More echoes of my youth which I try to pass on to Grand daughter Kaitlin. Thanks so much." Hugs! -G.A.- Sep 13, 2011 8:24 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 483 - Paying Attention: "This is a good one. Thank you for the reminder. :)" Hugs, -K.R.- Sep 12, 2011 8:57 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 483 - Paying Attention: "Dear Tasha, That write was enjoyable. Imagine how lucky they were when the angels whispered listen!!" Love -L.W.- Sep 12, 2011 8:52 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "Hi Tasha, yes I can relate....and I share your approach to being emissaries of peace in our everyday lives. Bringing a little more light just with a considerate comment, a thank you, some recognition of a job well done. Recently I was checking out and the checker was carefully bagging an elderly woman's groceries for here as she had a flight of steps to walk up. When she finished I let her know how nicely she handled that and complimented her on how carefully she placed the fruits and vegetables after weighing them. Those little touches mean so much to both people. It is just our way of raising the energy in the world around us. YOU know! Always lovely to read your missives...have a lovely Fall day." Warmly, -E.L.- Sep 11, 2011 3:00 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "You always give something to remember and be grateful for. Thank you, Special One. Yes, interacting with a clerk is so much nicer than automation everywhere." hugs, -M.M.- Sep 6, 2011 5:02 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "Shared memories of smells, sights, sounds and first name exchanges when grocery shopping." Thanks, -G.S.- Sep 6, 2011 5:00 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "Tasha, I couldn't agree with you more my friend. I would far rather interact with a person than a machine. A machine can't share a smile, a laugh, or a word of kindness. Keep up the wonderful work my friend." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Sep 6, 2011 5:00 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "Love it! With your permission, I will use it with my ESL students." -D.F.- Sep 6, 2011 4:58 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "Hi Tasha, I'm with you 100% on this. Smile and say 'Good Morning' and 'hello' as much as one can. Interact with the store clerks.... even tell jokes! Your childhood memories of asking clerks behind counters to fetch cans and food etc. is reminiscent of the olden days.... Here in Fairbanks, one of those shops existed until about a year ago. Hardware store." Thank you, as always, for your column. Brief interlude. Nice ponderings. :) -M.S.- Sep 6, 2011 4:56 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "That one brought back memories of shopping with my mother. Thanks!" -L.A.- Sep 5, 2011 8:57 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 482 - Sociality Versus Efficiency?: "Tasha, I enjoyed this particular write. All of your stories are very well written, but this one brought back memories. I agreed with you, everyone is in a rush. The new fangled check out stuff will snuff out the art of conversation. Just one of many technology snafus. Not a fan of check out yourself counters!" Have a good evening and happy dreams, -L.W.- Sep 5, 2011 8:54 PM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 481 - Riding Out The Storm: "Tasha, Thank you my friend. This Heartwings filled my own present moment with happiness." God bless you always. Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Aug 29, 2011 10:48 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 481 - Riding Out The Storm: "Yeah...what a lot of fearful projections, as usual. I do like your positive twist on that, though, and will also strive to see things in that useful light!" love and infinite blessings always. -K.H.- Aug 29, 2011 10:43 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 480 - Winkles: "Thank you for the reminder. When the mirror shows more than we wish in the way of wrinkles. I shall see them as a road-map of smiles and concerns and remember to keep smiling!" Blessings, dear Tasha. -J.S.- Aug 26, 2011 9:36 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 480 - Winkles: "Yes, you have a lot to say about how to stay beautiful." -W.F.- Aug 25, 2011 7:34 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 480 - Winkles: "My new progressive lenses must be defective because they make me look like the area around my eyes have a lot more, uh, "character"! It is infuriating to see women's magazines, especially those dedicated to an older audience, with photo shopping used as a matter of fact, and advertising pages of freeze 'n' fill products. I will admit to using Olay ProX and liking the results, though. I've always said if I had enough disposable income to have "work done" I would be better served by taking that money to a travel agent and going to wonderful places in the world where my focus will be on faces other than my own." -C.P.- Aug 20, 2011 8:41 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 479 - Thinking of Mom: "Tasha, What a joy it was to read this my friend. I too still share my triumphs and thoughts with my Mom even though she is in heaven now, and yes many times I can feel and hear her response in my heart and mind." God bless you always. Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Aug 15, 2011 2:48 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 479 - Thinking of Mom: "Very nice. I'm proud of you, too!! My thoughts exactly about my mom. I miss sharing and chatting." -J.L.- Aug 14, 2011 1:58 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 479 - Thinking of Mom: "Beautiful as always Tasha, your writings inspire me always to try and be a better person. I did not have the relationship with my Mother...she died when I was 20 and she was 45, I use to think she was just hateful the horrible things she said to me, but with age I realize how much she must have been hurting, though it still is something I work on to forgive. Anger only hurts us....and I think I show it in my weight." Blessings and Hugs -S.J.- Aug 14, 2011 1:45 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 479 - Thinking of Mom: "Tasha that was lovely" -L.W.- Aug 14, 2011 12:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 479 - Thinking of Mom: "Yes, it tis and I love you. So there!" -S.D.- Aug 14, 2011 12:08 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 479 - Thinking of Mom: "I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing... you were so fortunate, as you know, to have had her for so long in your life. Losing one's mom is very difficult, and you never get over it, I'm afraid. Mine has been gone for 15 years, and I still reach for the phone to tell her something that I think would brighten her day and make her smile. The memories are something that no one can ever take from us." Love, -A.C.- Aug 14, 2011 12:00 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 478 Editing Life: "Tasha, like you I find the editing part of writing the hardest. Often it takes longer to make the few corrections to make everything just right than it did to write the entire piece in the first place. Still, it is worth it to make it say what we need it to say. I loved your idea of editing our thoughts and minds. It is a process I hope to continue even if it takes the rest of my life to get it right." Wishing you every joy, -J M.- Aug 9, 2011 5:08 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 478 Editing Life: "What an interesting perception and twist!" -S.D.- Aug 8, 2011 9:24 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 478 Editing Life: "Nice mercury retrograde piece!" -C.T.- Aug 8, 2011 9:21 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 478 Editing Life: "Thanks Tasha! I will enjoy the editing process." Lots of Love, -TC- Aug 8, 2011 9:20 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 478 Editing Life: "Interesting Tasha. I often feel the same way about refining and honing a painting. I just want to put the initial 'thrust of it' out there and not have to work at developing it. It is always rewarding when I do, though, of course. Life seems to have been teaching me about a certain editing process in this last year-cleaning out the apartments of people who move away (working for the property owners of our house here in FL). It has been a lot of physical and psychological work- sorting out and clearing 'stuff' that others just leave behind. I think I've just realized something very symbolic and deep. I think I'm done doing this now.." thank you -K.R- Aug 8, 2011 9:10 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 477 - The Blessing of Now: "! forwarded this to many of my friends, such WISDOM!" -SD- Aug 1, 2011 8:45 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 475 - My Mother, Myself: "Oh, bless your dear and loving heart. I lost my mother when she was 86 and I have never stopped missing her. Her birthday was in August so to keep her memory alive and well I shall take a roll of quarters to the local nursing home so they will have little prizes for Bingo, a game she enjoyed in her later years. Thanks, Tasha, for another great read." Hugs -C.B.- Jul 20, 2011 8:42 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 475 - My Mother, Myself: "Dear Tasha, I am sorry for your loss of your mother. No matter how old they are -- and we are -- it is a tough, life changing event to lose a parent. Having read your words, I will cherish my mother more." Love to you and Stephen, -W.K.- Jul 20, 2011 8:38 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 472 - Goodbye Old Friend: "Tasha, I know that your friend is still smiling down on you and watching over you. I think she would love this tribute to her too." You are in my prayers. God bless you always. -J.M.- Jun 27, 2011 10:47 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 472 - Goodbye Old Friend: "I know your feelings so very well. My heart is with you. Be of Good Cheer for what you know!" L & L, -S.D.- Jun 27, 2011 10:47 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 472 - Goodbye Old Friend: "Tasha, This particular entry of Heartwings was especially moving for me. I continue to both get in touch with and release my deceased mother. This helped." -D.P.- Jun 27, 2011 10:47 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 471 - Fatherhood: "Dear Tasha, I so appreciate this piece on fathers. It has definitely evoked so much within me, thanks so much!" Hugs, -L.D.- Jun 20, 2011 5:57 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 470 Don't Shoot the Messenger: "Thank you so much Tasha… how very true, everything can be gained by simply listening within – if we remember!" So much love, -J.S.- Jun 13, 2011 8:54 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 470 Don't Shoot the Messenger: "Tasha, That is so kind of you my friend. You are a real blessing. I really enjoyed this one too. I will try to listen to my own body a little better from now on." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Jun 16, 2011 8:58 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 469 - Opening the Heart: "These are words to live by, my dear friend." -J.M.- Jun 7, 2011 9:31 AM

Re: Heartwings 469 - Opening The Heart: "This was so well written it made me cry! I will try to look at my mothers death differently now. Your Heartwings made me face it instead of a quick prayer on Memorial Day." -S.E.- May 30, 2011 8:36 PM

Re: Heartwings 469 - Opening The Heart: "Very touching, & thank you so very, very much for all the heartwings you write & send. You are such a special and spiritual person." -A.C.- May 30, 2011 8:32 PM

Re: Heartwings 469 - Opening The Heart: "What a beautiful message Tasha. Thank you for sharing your love of life with us." -R.O.- May 30, 2011 7:14 PM

Re: Heartwings 469 - Opening The Heart: "What a special sharing. Thanks," -S.W.- May 30, 2011 7:02 PM

Re: Heartwings 469 - Opening The Heart: "Amen. thank you, so beautifully expressed." -B.J.- May 30, 2011 6:34 PM

Re: Heartwings 469 - Opening The Heart: "Thank you for this dear Tasha… thinking of you on this special day." With our love, -J.W.- May 30, 2011 6:32 PM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 468 - In Memory Of Those We have Loved and Lost: "Your sentiments are as mine. Many more remembrances to 'embrace' our loved ones. As you say it well...also, those who have shared their lives with ours this time around. Nicely written for that special day." -J.R.- Jun 2, 2011 8:18 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 467 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "Tasha, that was another great story my friend. I hope that your life is forever full of happy memories." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- May 23, 2011 6:06 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 466 - Cherished Loveliness: "Ah Tasha, so very true. I find early May to be one of the most beautiful times of the year. As you mention, the color, the fragrances are all briefly ours to enjoy. As much as I love Autumn and the colors of the leaves, the fragrances aren't there. We have to cook or do things in our homes to bring in the spiciness associated with Autumn, unlike Spring when the flowers share their fragrance with us. Thank you, Lovely Lady, for teaching us to appreciate." Love and Blessings, -J.W.- May 17, 2011 8:34 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 466 - Cherished Loveliness: Tasha, Your wise words of wisdom warm my heart my friend. I will cherish this Spring all the more after reading this story of yours. I will pass it on too." Wishing you every joy, -J.B.- May 17, 2011 8:32 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 465 - Momma and Her Mangoes: "Tasha - I had a rare mango this week and was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it was. I cut all the meat off and then sucked the seed clean with delight. I can just see your mother enjoying one that way. Would like to see a Mango Fork however. As always thanks for sharing and Happy Mother's Day to you." -B.B.- May 10, 2011 8:32 AM

"Re: Heartwings Love Notes 465 - Momma and Her Mangoes: Once again, vividly resonates here. Mangoes were part of our lives during the time I spent long ago in The Virgin Islands with family. Can still taste them in my sense memory." Thanks! -G A.- May 10, 2011 8:26 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 465 - Momma and Her Mangoes: "Thanks for this special Mother’s Day Heartwings…Happy Mother’s Day…Lots of love and support." -D.W.- May 10, 2011 8:24 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 464 - Childhood Innocence: "Thank you, that is so lovely!" Gods Blessings, -M. C.- May 4, 2011 1:56 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 464 - Childhood Innocence: "This tickled me! I, too, took many dandelions and violets to my mom!!!!! That's all we had growing! Of course I got in trouble when I picked her few tulips in the front once! Lol " -S. L.- May 4, 2011 1:42 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 464 - Childhood Innocence: "Thank you for the lovely thoughts of an innocent childhood. I was young and innocent once ~ hahaha! And I have many happy memories of friends and family." -C.K.- May 4, 2011 1:26 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 464 - Childhood Innocence: "Thank you for the reminder !" -T.C.- May 2, 2011 7:53 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 463 - Rebirth and Renewal: "Always a blessing to receive your uplifting messages." Thanks, Tasha! -J. W.- April 25, 2011 9:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 463 - Rebirth and Renewal: "Tasha, Thanks for sharing that reminder. We all needed to hear it. God bless you always." Wishing you every joy, -J. M.- April 25, 2011 9:33 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 463 - Rebirth and Renewal: "Dearest Tasha, I always enjoy your writes, and when reading them, I believe at the moment, this to be my favorite. I must make a confession: This Heartwings that you wrote had my mind soaring. The pictures were so vivid! I am so happy for you that your son gave you joy in such a special way only you would know. I can not express enough how nature is a gift given from God. As you stated, no matter what tragedy is upon each human, nature gives to us a glint of happiness. For some, maybe a second, but it brings a smile to their faces. I do not know what I would do without the beauty that surrounds us. I have been in dark times and the gift of nature has pulled me out. For this I will always remain grateful." Love Always, -L.P.- April 25, 2011 9:32 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 463 - Rebirth and Renewal: "Thank you and how beautiful the reminder of renewal, simplicity, gratitude. As I watch Spring bringing forth rebirth like on your road to your appt. I, too, feel these things despite the chaos. xoxxo -M.E.- April 25, 2011 9:30 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 463 - Rebirth and Renewal: "Thank you Tasha! Wonderful words of wisdom!" Lots of Love, -TC- April 25, 2011 9:21 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 463 - Rebirth and Renewal: "Dear Tasha, Sounds like spring is in the air in your part of the country. It comes and goes here with the wind. I am sorry to hear that you lost a son. My heart goes out to you. You are such a good person. I will strive to be more like you." Love and hugs, -J. M.- April 25, 2011 9:16 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 463 - Rebirth and Renewal: "Yes indeed. So beautiful!" -Dr. B.J.- April 25, 2011 9:15 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 462 - What Can I Do?: "Oh Tasha, as a nurse I can relate to the absurdity of this and see this all the time. When something minor is heralded as major and the simple overlooked. And then there is the complicated which is pasted off for 'just in your head'. I cant wait to retire and do the work I was meant for! sigh... 2 more years?" -S.L.- April 22, 2011 9:11 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 462 - What Can I Do?: "Tasha. Many time as I'm reading one of your Heartwings I think about what a blessing it is for you to share them with me and others. It's love going out from you via e mail. It comes into our homes and blesses us, and provokes us to thought. Anything that gets my old lazy brain to shift gears is a "good thing". And it's good to hear more about you through Stephen.  It's a sunny and windy day, dynamic and yet comforting. It seems as if God is vacuuming up there, moving the clouds to clean underneath. :) It's a happy day for me, and I hope it is for you as well. I had Cheesecake Factory cheesecake for breakfast and a cold bottle of water for a beverage. It started my day off sunny- from the inside out. :) God is so good. He's blessed me with cherry cheesecake and you! Who would want more? Thank you for being there. You are a delight. Just ask Stephen if you need confirmation. We are witnesses. :)" Love and hugs, -M.C. - April 22, 2011 9:10 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 462 - What Can I Do?: "Hi Tasha, I love the line below. Nice work, hope you are well. My best to you and Stephen. Then I fill my mind with nature’s loveliness and rejoice in the healing power of each day’s beauty." -S.K- April 20, 2011 10:08 AM.

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 462 - What Can I Do?: "Tasha, I enjoyed this write also. I totally agree with your stand. Personally I am not happy with the way the world is going. As you stated sometimes, we can only stand there and watch. Some people have to learn lessons on their own without interference. Thank you for sharing this with me. As always, I wish you peace and joy in life. Enjoy the holidays!" Love Always, -L.R.- April 20, 2011 10:06 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 462 - What Can I Do?: "Tasha, Thanks for the wonderful essay my friend. We have created a society that fills our lives with a million busy things but overlooks the few things that are truly important like love, faith, family, friendship, and helping each other." Wishing you every joy -J. M.- April 20, 2011 10:04 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 462 - What Can I Do?: "Tasha--so true. Lately I had some health hurdles and refused some medication. I started taking Probiotics and they have helped me immensely. When I went to the Dr's and I couldn't walk I had x-rays and he put me on a Aleeve and told me to rest. I asked him to send me to Physical Therapy which I went to twice a week for two months. Did energy healing on the parts of my hip I could. I stopped taking Aleeve and now I am walking much better and climbing stairs. I talk to and thank my body every day and it literally guides me into making good decisions." With warm wishes -C. H.- April 20, 2011 10:02 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 461 - Special Days: "I really enjoyed this one my friend. What a wonderful family you have." Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- Apr 11, 2011 5:12 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 461 - Special Days: "Another Heartwings that brings tears to my eyes. I'm so happy for you." -C.B.- Apr 11, 2011 5:10 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 461 - Special Days: "Tash, What a nice story abut your granddaughters in Vermont. I am sure it filled you up with love and JOY!" -M.D.- Apr 11, 2011 5:00 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 461 - Special Days: "Hi Tasha, Thanks so much for the lovely story. I enjoyed it very much." Much love and hugs, -J.M.- April 11, 2011 10:30 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 460 - Coming Home: "Good insight...thank you for sharing." -R. S.- Apr 4, 2011 9:08 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 460 - Coming Home: "Wonderful story my friend. -J.M. - Apr 4, 2011 8:45 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 460 - Coming Home: "Tasha, that was a warm write. I enjoyed reading this particular Heartwings. Glad your home!" -L.W- Apr 4, 2011 8:32 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 459 - A Sense of Curiosity: "Tasha, Curiosity is one of our greatest strengths but it too has to be disciplined so we have time to do what we need to do in this life. I myself never let myself even get online until the writing I am working on is finished. I know how distracting the net can be these days." Have a great day full of joy, laughter and love. -Joe- March 28, 2011 9:58 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 458 - Memories: "Tasha, beautiful write. As I was reading this, I could envision comforting things and there smells. The smell of lemon ice on a hot August day will be with me forever!" Love -Laura Angel- March 13, 2011 9:49 pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 458 - Memories: "I wish you a safe and wonderful trip and visit with your daughter! I loved this Heartwings....my father was a pharmacist in Vt and owned the drugstore which, yes! had a soda fountain! My mom made sandwiches for the fountain area too and I even worked there a couple summers in my teens as a real "soda jerk"!!!! I know well what you mean by smells! I also have smell memories of MY grammas kitchen & the big wood stove! Fond memories came rushing thru as I read this one!" Thank you! Be well and return rested! xoxoxom -Sherri- March 14, 2011 8:14 am

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: "Tasha, Another great story my friend. Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. I have long loved that Zen saying. To me it means that is us who change with enlightenment. The chores and duties of life remain the same, yet now we can do them joyfully rather than grudgingly. Enlightenment to me means living always with a heart full of love and a soul full of God. I haven't reached it totally yet, but like you each day I seem to get a little closer." God bless you always. Wishing you every joy, -J.M.- March 8, 2011 10:23 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: "Hi, To me enlightenment means awareness. By being aware, in all that one does one becomes enlightened. Mundane tasks become spiritual. Doing dishes is doing dishes but also living in the moment." -K.M.- March 8, 2011 9:42 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: "This is so right on!" -B.H.- March 8, 2011 9:24 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: " Hi Tasha, Thank you! A wonderful message." Lots of love and support, -D.W.- March 8, 2011 9:02 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: "If only all of humanity looked at life this way." -S.H.- March 8, 2011 8:32 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: "Very nicely written. Daily tasks are like the bones of a good house. Good habits make for strong and beneficial life." -J.R.- March 8, 2011 8:23 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: "Whenever someone tries to tell me I am important, I often reply, 'Nope, I am the lady who cleans out the cat box and takes out the trash!' Maybe it also means stay humble..." -S. R.-  March 6, 2011 11:04 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 457 - Fetch Wood Carry Water: "Very nice!" -L.L.- March 6, 2011 10:48 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 456 - Using What I Have: "Tasha, me love. This is SO timely. If I give you full credit may I reprint it on my Food Stamps blog, please? I would greatly appreciate it for it fits so well with my philosophy and it is so eloquently stated." Thanks. Hugs -C.B.- February 28, 2011 2:28 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 456 - Using What I Have: "Tasha, I have been thinking about you and Stephen much lately. Your book is an inspiration and I see that with the changes coming in my life that being thrifty is a good thing, as well as being independent. I need to learn how to be angry when folks take advantage of me instead of being grateful for the blessings I have and giving others license to steal. That is not a just attitude. If I don't chastise those who did wrong, instead of just avoiding them, then I have committed the crime as well. Love, -H.T.- February 28, 2011 1:22 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 456 - Using What I Have: "That's what we're doing as well; raiding the pantry shelves." -S.H.- February 28, 2011 12:08 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 455 - Is This Guilt Necessary: "Very well stated...guilt is a power unto itself. Perhaps those who have no guilt are procrastinators types. I prefer knowing people who have a 'guilty' conscience. It shows they are thoughtful of other people's needs versus narcissism." -J.A- February 24, 2011 11:29 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 455 - Is This Guilt Necessary: "Excellent lesson" -R.S- February 22, 2011 11:22 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 455 - Is This Guilt Necessary: "In eternity we will have forever to study and read with no rush. :-)" -KB- February 22, 2011 10:58 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 454 - Selfish Love Versus Self Love: "Awesome!" Thank you for sharing. -T.C.- February 14, 2011 4:22 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 454 - Selfish Love Versus Self Love: "I've gotten good at doing paragraph 3 for myself. Like your way of looking at it. Thanks for the perception." Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day -S.D.- February 14, 2011 4:10 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 454 - Selfish Love Versus Self Love: "Lovely thoughts." Thank you! -R. S.- February 14, 2011 2:20 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 454 - Selfish Love Versus Self Love: "Well said Tasha... I also feel that negation of self very much holds the Piscean attitude to life, rather than the Aquarian... so thank you for the beautifully said 'reminder'.... love your neighbor as yourself - sometime hard for us to remember!" Lots of love, -J.E- February 14, 2011 2:00 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 453 - Being Your Own Valentine: "I went to a Catholic school from grades K through 6. That one line reminds my how tormented I was because I was too loud, a busy body and a Miss know-it-all. I remember those horrible valentines that were printed out by a nasty bubble gum company that the boys found so popular. I received cards like: If your were the only girl in the world and I were the only boy---- I'd hang myself. The boys thought that was funny. I found it hurtful. I even received some from the girls. In todays world, I would have been put on Ritalin or some other popular drug to "quiet me down". I was a straight A student up unto grade 5 when I had a nun who absolutely despised me because I was too smart. After that, I hated school and only passed with B's and C's. My father wouldn't let me change teachers because he said that I will meet people like her all my life and I had to deal with it. It always left me with a sour taste in my heart. As I brought up my 2 sons and my grandson, I told them to never say a girl was ugly or stupid, etc. I told them, "That girl could become someone's mother (grandmother) some day, like I am to you." I think they got the message. As for Valentine cards, I remember cutting up note book paper with great pride, shaping it into a heart and leaving it on my mother's pillow, saying I love you. I sometimes get my husband a real tear jerker, then other years a hearty chuckle card. I NEVER sent a hurtful card, ever, no matter who I disliked. St. Valentine said-- to you I give my heart (in the name of God). So to you my dear friend, who is now VERY popular--- I give to you my heart." Love -Carol Ann- February 7 2011 7:40:37 P.M

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 453 - Being Your Own Valentine: "Thanks Tasha, this is special and a very important message." Lots of love, -D.W.- February 9, 2011 8:38 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 453 - Being Your Own Valentine: "Amen, Amen, Amen!" -S.D.- February 7, 2011 11:18 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 434: The Season of Food Is Upon Us: "I really enjoyed this one my friend. You are right too. Sharing food is a special way that we also share our hearts and come together as one." God bless you always. Wishing you every joy, -J.R.- Nov 30, 2010 6:28 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 441 - Family Love: "Very beautiful, Tasha. I can picture how content you were after seeing them. -K.B.- Nov 16, 2010 8:39 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 441 - Family Love: "Love the image of 'a picture album of the heart' It warms the cockles of mine as well. -S.D.- Nov 14, 2010 10:44 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 439 - Honoring the Seasons: "This is a good reminder to clean out my closets & re-organize them before winter." Thanks, -A.C.- Nov 7, 2010 9:42 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 439 - Honoring the Seasons: "Thanks for a little nourishment." -G.A- Nov 1, 2010 7:34 PM.

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 438 - A Glimpse of Yesterday: "Beautifully written Tasha, thank you for this wonderful message." Blessings -S.M.- Oct 25, 2010 7:42 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 438 - A Glimpse of Yesterday: "I agree. The veil is thinnest on Halloween. Whenever I miss a loved one, people or pet, I ask them to visit me in a dream... they always do. Comforting." -K.R.- Oct 25, 2010 7:27 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 438 - A Glimpse of Yesterday: "So sorry about your son... and so glad for your strength and optimism. I lost my grandson a few years back, and can somewhat commiserate. You wrote a good piece." -B.H.- Oct 25, 2010 7:21 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 438 - A Glimpse of Yesterday: "Must be the season for remembering, I just finished reading the newspaper account of a local columnist's favorite uncle who just made the transition. These stories touch my heart, for I miss those who have gone on before me. I look forward to 'catching up' with them in time to come. You ALWAYS hit my hot button, Tasha." Hugs -C.B.- Oct 24, 2010 6:23 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 437 - Dancing Together: "Great story. Body language is as important as spoken and written words. The dance of the heart." -J.R.- Oct 18, 2010 9:23 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life 436 - Moving On: "Good one, and hopefully useful - forwarded to my other half...." -B.C.- Oct 14, 2010 9:58 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life 436 - Moving On: "I shared your latest Heartwings with Marg. She is in that process of elimination too. We both found your words encouraging and giving us hope." -M.L.- Oct 13, 2010 10:04 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life 436 - Moving On: "Another good one that resonates here." Hugs! -G.A.- Oct 12, 2010 3:39 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life 436 - Moving On: "I forwarded this to one of my meditation friendw who at this very moment is going thru this with her husband anticipating a move in the near future." Love to you, -S.D.- Oct 12, 2010 2:22 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 435 - Leisurely Behavior: "Such great thoughts, Tasha... Thank you! Always with love, J.S.- Oct 4, 2010 11:08 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love notes for a Joyous Life 434 - Love and Honesty: "A truly beautiful message, Thanks Tasha." Heartbeats, -E.W.- September 28, 2010 9:14 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 433 - Finding What Is Lost: "Hello Dear Tasha, this will be quite useful for me. I always seem to be looking for something somewhere somehow." Thanks! Love, -R.Z- September 20, 2010 1:22 PM.

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 433 - Finding What Is Lost: "Tasha, Of all things, one week ago in church, the priest (a visiting one) quoted this prayer and its use and gave an example of how it helped him find his missing contact lens immediately before mass. It was part of a bigger message. So glad you wrote this!" xo -M.L.- September 20, 2010 11:12 PM.

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 433 - Finding What Is Lost: "Tasha, Today's Sunday Globe has a story in the first section, starts on front page of this very thing The Prayer of St. Anthony's." -L.S.- September 20, 2010 10:30 PM.

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 433 - Finding What Is Lost: "Oh Tasha I have used that prayer countless times with success too!!! And I too do not question but pray!" xoxxo -S.L.- September 20, 2010 10:23 PM.

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 432 - Echoes and Reflections: "I too grew up on hand me downs from someone tallish and rounder than me and it got very awkward after a while, but there was definitely no choice in the matter. And tied shoes- I had forgotten all about those, good for you feet tied shoes. Interesting post on wardrobe, thanks for sharing." -C.T- September 14, 2010 9:40 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 432 - Echoes and Reflections: "Two of everything! so if you stained one you got another chance! this is good only if you liked it, right?" -L.C.- September 14, 2010 9:32 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 432 - Echoes and Reflections: "My mother made us wear "ski pajamas." The were ugly and had elasticized bands at the ankles and wrists, which I found uncomfortable. I vowed that when I grew up I would only wear nightgowns--which I still do!" -J.A- September 14, 2010 9:03 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 432 - Echoes and Reflections: "That was really beautiful dear Tasha...of course all are and i enjoy reading your heartwings...a lot of wisdom comes through them. thanks a lot for all u do for us." lots of love -C.D- September 14, 2010 8:32 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 432 - Echoes and Reflections: "Hi Tasha - Yes, I too am finding that “less is more” lately. I have been paring down many items in our household, including clothing, furniture, dishware, and pots and pans…it feels GOOD to do so and is considered to be excellent Feng Shui!" -K.C- September 14, 2010 8:30 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 431 - When Less Is More: "Tasha, I am inspired by your less is more philosophy! Now as I sort through my piles and boxes of stuff, I am asking myself if these things add anything but stress to my life rather than wondering if I might need them someday. Thank you! -J.S- September 6, 2010 11:32 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 430 - Breaking Old Patterns: "Most beautifully said, Tasha... you touched a most valid core to help us look at our actions and reactions..." Thank you and bless you always, we hope you have time to 'be' over Labor Day weekend. Lots of love -J.S.- Aug 31, 2010 10:28 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 430 - Breaking Old Patterns: "I admire your Authenticity! My favorite character trait" -S.D.- August 30, 2010 3:03 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 430 - Breaking Old Patterns: "Hi Tasha, I agree with your sentiments here. Well actually they are always a nice bite of wisdom! But I gotta say, I still sometimes think those mischievous gremlins from the other many dimensions enjoy their prank misplacement of stuff! And at the very least, when I give in to "them", I lose the anger charge and then the stuff generally shows up very shortly after." Hope all is well and wonderful with you & yours. -S.S.- August 30, 2010 12:39 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 429 - My Mothers Little Bureaus: "You would be good help tomorrow as we sort through STUFF in our basement which will go OUT OUT OUT.  FlyLady teaches: If you do not use it and you do not love it get it out of your house and out of your life. She suggests spending just 15 minutes each day sorting and tossing. I didn't do that, quite. I am hours and hours behind that schedule! Love your message; adore your HEART, Tasha." Hugs -C.B.- August 22, 2010 10:30 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 428 - The Swiftly Passing Days: "Dearest Tasha, I have also noticed the light and you are right each day is a gift. Some gifts are meant to be opened with much excitement and joy and fully enjoyed. Other gifts are open with quiet, peace and contentment. The same gratitude flows from the heart from both." -K.V.- Aug 17, 2010 9:10 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 427 - The Joy of Giving: "Good for you. It is nice to give back. Love to you and Stephen" -L.T.- Aug 11, 2010 7:51 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 427 - The Joy of Giving: "Hi Tasha, I think of you often. This is a great Heartwings. Sounds like fun, handing out free raffle tickets!" Take care, Love to you, -J.S.- Aug 10, 2010 7:44 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 427 - The Joy of Giving: "I can see your hand when giving out a ticket to each person...a little heartwing was given also to each receiver. Glad you both had a fun time!" J.R.- Aug 10, 2010 7:32 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 427 - The Joy of Giving: "To read about your joining the Grafton Police citizens patrol. That was a nice thing I would never think of, maybe no longer being in a small town, it seemed so "just plain nice" in a world that seems crazy sometimes. I wondered what was the raffle prize? yet I know the joy was in giving out the free tickets. It's nice to know people like you and Stephen are in the world. " Much love, -S.E.- Aug 9, 2010 8:52 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 426 - The Joy of Poetry: "Lovely expression. :) thank you..." hugs, -J.W.- Aug 3, 2010 8:33 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 426 - The Joy of Poetry: "Another excellent Heartwings too!" Love and Light -D.W.- Aug 4, 2010 9:31 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 425 - Letting Go Can Be Difficult: "Thanks for this Tasha! Beautiful!" -M.P.- July 27, 2010 8:32 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 425 - Letting Go Can Be Difficult: "Good thoughts in this issue. I spend those types of moments before I sleep on an imaginary farm tending a garden...horses... and looking at the Blue Ridge mtns over wide fields. It helps with restless thoughts." -J.K.- July 27, 2010 8:21 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 424 - The More I struggle the Worse It Becomes: "Funny how life works and you and I wind up on the same page... Our minister preached this AM about Martha and Mary...Doing versus being and what Herculean effort it takes to be one or the other... and is one wrong and the other right? etc. Our minister suggested we simply listen for guidance and follow it in our own way. That's a pretty good way to resolve troubling issues, huh?" You are dear to my Heartwings, I love you madly ! -C.B.- July 19, 2010 4:17 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 423 - Precious Tears: "Dearest Tasha, This is deeply meaningful for me. I sure appreciate it. Plus, it is so nice to learn that tears release endorphins. What a gift! Thanks for all you do Tasha." Much love and blessings, -D.W- July 13, 2010 8:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 423 - Precious Tears: "Dear Tasha, This is a very well-done Heartwings, filled with wise and helpful advice! We also wanted to add about your column, that we especially like the way you wove scientific research into your discussion. It is so interesting that science has become one of our best allies in providing evidence for some of the emotional and spiritual qualities of life that often seem to elude proof and yet feel so true. You showed that beautifully in your column." Love, -A & A- July 12, 2010 10:42 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 423 - Precious Tears: "I once wrote this:
A heart without a tear hasn't really, really ever lived
An eye without a tear hasn't really, really ever lived
-M.C- July 12, 2010 10:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 423 - Precious Tears: "Dear Tasha, How I enjoyed reading this week's Heartwings as it is so good to remember the wisdom in this truth. Thank you and Many Blessings and Love, -L.F- July 12, 2010 10:21 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 422 - Witnessing: "Dear Tasha...the eternalness of the spirit always lives on...your doing a sincere good job in sharing your insights...& the seeds you plant have unknown limits. If we all try as you are this is the best that can be...my compliments to you for sharing your insights." -C. L.- July 4th, 2010 11:52 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 422 - Witnessing: "So beautiful and authentic, dear Tasha. You do make a difference." -S.D.- July 4th, 2010 11:12 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 421 - I Choose Love: Tasha, I just wanted you to know that I'm getting back email after email thanking me for sending your last Heartwings. It said so perfectly how we must respond to the ills of the world and a new perception about it all! Thank you soooo much!!! You are being spread wider in the world beautiful heart of wisdom! xoxooxm -S.B.- June 30, 2010 10:20 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 421 - I Choose Love: "This is wonderful and I sent it out everywhere!!!" Thank you!!!!! xoxoxom -S.B.- June 29, 2010 3:58 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 421 - I Choose Love: "Excellent. So true... One of the only things we can do consistently... and it has immediate results." -L.G.- June 28, 2010 4:58 PM

Heartwings Love Notes 421 - I Choose Love: "Once again, Tasha, you remind us the importance and impact of love, instead of fear. Thank you for the reminder." Love and blessings, -J.M.- June 28, 2010 4:35 PM

Heartwings Love Notes 421 - I Choose Love: 'Fear leads us to choose unwisely while Love helps us see clearly what to choose' BEAUTIFUL! -K.B.- June 28, 2010 4:08 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 420 - Caring Is Sharing: "What a tribute to your father. Our 37 yr. old son in Durango, Colo. just wrote a tribute to his dad. It's so beautiful, and Stan was deeply touched." -S.D.- June 21, 2010 10:19 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 420 - Caring Is Sharing: "How lovely. My father was also a man whose generosity and sense of service as a volunteer to his coworkers, church, community, etc. was never-ending. I tell him often that he is the best role model I could imagine. I give thanks for him many times." Thanks for this special one... -P.B.- June 21, 2010 10:00 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 419 - Yours, Mine and Ours: "Dear Tasha, It's awesome getting these updates in your Heartwings column...you are always such an inspiration. We will be moving back into a much smaller space again too...I can So relate! Rick's drums, my art supplies, Pace's toys, etc calling for lots of creativity and patience and love! as always, thanks for the reminders to live up to my best reflection!" -K. H.-June 16, 2010 6:13 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 419 - Yours, Mine and Ours: "Very nicely stated Tasha." Thanks. -P.H.- June 14, 2010 12:46 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 419 - Yours, Mine and Ours: "As Marilyn likes to say, "From your mouth to God's ear".
Hugs! -G. A.- June 14, 2010 12:04 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 419 - Yours, Mine and Ours: "Dear Tasha..I didn't realize you have moved...your Heartwings are very sincere...from success to success" -C. S.- June 14, 2010 11:06 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 418 - Finding Out The Hard Way: "Yes, they do kick ! My father made sure I knew how to shoot a gun. Every weekend we went out target practicing.....in the back of a cops house no less. You think a hand gun has a kick.....try a double barrel shot gun !!! I do not recommend both barrels. One should be enough to knock you on your butt and dislocate your shoulder ! There is how ever a little hand gun known as the ladies gun. I think it is a Keuger. Very small, fits in the palm of your hand. Called ladies gun because it is really easy to shoot with no kick. Surprised your instructor did not let the ladies use one. -D.D.- June 7, 2010 11:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 418 - Finding Out The Hard Way: "Good Morning and Blessings on you Tasha for trying! I never imagined myself being involved with firearms either until I went for a safety course on the handling of Black Powder and firearms that use it.  One of the lady’s who was there at the course and is experienced, took me under her wing and felt that I should at least try once to fire this little gun that she hand. It’s a replica of a Queen Anne flintlock. She showed me how to load and fire it.  We were only going to be firing off blank paper cartridges. No bullets. I was scared to death! That was a little over a year ago.  I was stunned to find that despite being fearful, the sound and the smoke was a bit of a thrill.  Not unlike being on a roller coaster.  Little did I realize that I was hooked.  I ended up taking an official course offered by the Lawrence Rod and Gun Club on Black Powder Safety and firearms handling. Several of the crew members of the Black Rose II, www.blackrose2.com attended as well.  It was fun and enlightening in many ways.  I now own 2 flintlocks. They are working replicas of early fire arms and I’ve come to be a lot more comfortable around them. At current I’ve yet to fire a bullet, but several of us are looking into practicing at a firing range.  I never imagined this happening at all! As these are single shot firearms, I think that’s the part that makes me most comfortable.  I don’t think I’d be very comfortable with anything like you were shooting, where there are multiple bullets.  I think that would scare me silly. Kudos to you for trying! You are such a brave woman!" Love and Hugs -A.T.- June 7, 2010 10:05 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 418 - Finding Out The Hard Way: "I fully understand the gun thing! I finally did learn to use a rifle well and still my father & brothers wouldnt take me hunting. But then I discovered I really didn't want to shoot anything either! lol -S.L.- June 7, 2010 1:24 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 418 - Finding Out The Hard Way + some previous downsizing Heartwings stories: "Hi Tasha, I loved this one, as I was taught to shoot a shotgun when I was 10 yrs old by my uncle and dad. You are right about being unaware of how different things may seem until we try them!  I am very comfortable now with shooting, and have always had a great respect for firearms, and the proper way to use them. I am glad that you had this experience.

I also have loved the stories of your becoming used to your new smaller home quarters, and how much less you are able to get along with. We too are talking about downsizing. I know it will be a task when we decide to do it, so we are getting rid of extras now. We have a long way to go but every little bit helps....*S*... I hope you are enjoying these lovely summer days!" Hugs from -H.C.- June 7, 2010 11:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 418 - Finding Out The Hard Way: "That is a cute story, Thanks for sharing. -K.B.- Jun 7, 2010 11:25 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 417 - Remembering On Memorial Day: "Tasha, Thank you for the Memorial Day Remembrance. I as most in this country hate war and all it stands for, but when you're young you will do anything for the right to have freedom for your family and friends including giving one's life. Always keep in mind, it's not about the war, it's all about the warrior." -BD- May 31, 2010 7:33 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 417 - Remembering On Memorial Day: "That was lovely. Cheers to your Heartwings. I think many people forget that Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. People are too busy wheeling out their BBQs." Love you! -C. R.- May 31, 2010 6:45 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 416 - How Much Is Too Much?: "Love it! You are helping me downsize to that glorious motor and retirement." Thanks, and love ya, -J. R- May 24, 2010 11:39 PM.

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 415 - Dealing With Feelings of Lack: "Hi Tasha! - How true your message is. Having moved many times now, I have learned to travel light. My treasured, saved items ready for that rainy day when I might need them, are gone. Oddly, I feel lighter and more free without them. My rebellion against waste is salved by donating as much as possible - even craft materials to church Sunday schools are appreciated. I now carry with me only my favorite furniture and books and important paperwork. My house is cleaner too!" Love and miss you, -M. S.- May 21, 2010 8:23 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 415 - Dealing With Feelings of Lack: "Blessings, Tasha... always a joy to read such gently shared truths...." thank you and much, much love, -J. S.- May 18, 2010 8:41 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 414 - I love You Mama: "TIGHT HUGS dear Tasha. That was beautiful." Happy Mother's Day to you, my friend. Love, -Jennie- May 10, 2010 10:37 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 414 - I love You Mama: "TIGHT HUGS dear Tasha, that was beautiful." Happy Mother's Day to you, my friend." Love, -J. W.- May 10, 2010 10:17 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 414 - I love You Mama: "A nice mother's day message" -A. C.- May 10, 2010 10:12 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 414 - I love You Mama: "This is a beautiful piece. I'm sure she is smiling, seeing how well she taught you and how seriously you paid attention and learned. L. G. May 10, 2010 10:07 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 414 - I love You Mama: "Amen! Happy Mothers' Day to you. Thank you for embodying the Divine Mother and providing practical spiritual wisdom to so many. I am grateful to be on the planet with you." Love, -B. J.- May 9, 2010 9:24 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 413 - Learning the Use of My Space: "Wonderful suggestions which are being put to use!" Hugs! -G A- May 3, 2010 12:22 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 412 - A place for everything and everything in its place: "Tasha, How did you know? A week ago your Heartwings paralleled something with helping a friend who didn't ask for it. And just before I opened your email, I was thinking about how I wish I could get my entire house organized and to be done with the unpacking. To have our new home in order would finally give me the freedom to do things I really want to do." Thanks for your Heartwings! I so enjoy them! And they always warm my heart! -Cat- April 26, 2010 9:07 PM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 411 - New Thoughts On An Old Subject: "Tasha, this is wonderful for my Reiki students and me!!! You said it so well and simply. Thank you dear lady! Passing this one along to many!" xoxoxom -S.L.- April 20, 2010 10:28 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 411 - New Thoughts On An Old Subject and Heartwings in general: "Hi Tasha, Thanks for always sending me your Heartwings. I always enjoy them. So often your stories make me think of similar things in my own life." -G.L- April 20, 2010 9:18 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 411 - New Thoughts On An Old Subject: "I needed this right now." Blessings! -L.T.- April 18, 2010 10:43 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 411 - New Thoughts On An Old Subject: "Boy, do I ever feel related to you. When to help and when is it enabling? That is the question. Do we rob one another of our lessons? is another....." -S.D.- April 18, 2010 10:42 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 411 - New Thoughts On An Old Subject: "AMen." Love, -W. F.- April 18, 2010 10:24 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 411 - New Thoughts On An Old Subject: "You know this happens to me a lot, Tasha. I love to help. Sometimes it comes back and bite you in the ass. Lol. But most of the time, it is a wonderful thing! And when I'm in need the universe always delivers. :) great Karma!!!! I've learned that I can only help when I am asked. And only help people who know what they want or need. I get in trouble most with people who don't know what they want or people who are attention getters or manipulators. Those are the people that come back and bite me in the ass. The dramas, I call them. They rope you in and then shit on you. I stay clear of those people, even if they are in dire need of something. Cause usually whether I help this kind of person or not. They find a way to get someone to do stuff for them. Funny, your Heartwings seem to follow my life patterns and twists and turns." I love you so much! -C.L.- April 18, 2010 9:03 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 411 - New Thoughts On An Old Subject: "Thank you, wonderful & wise Tasha. Your words often touch something deep within me, reminding me of so many things, while Stephen's works make me smile and laugh. It is so typical Stephen." Tight hugs to you both, Love, -J.P.- April 18, 2010 09:00 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 410 - Learning My Way: "You are so right..and so smart!!! We all have way too many possessions...things...clothes...knick knacks that we just don't need! You have opened my eyes to this, and when I soon begin the chore of putting away the winter clothes and bringing out the summer ones, I plan on giving away what I haven't worn recently. That is the plan...we'll see if I do it! Thanks so much for your wonderful, insightful articles. Hugs and love, -A. P. - April 12, 2010 9:46 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 410 - Learning My Way: "I agree with you. As time goes by our life style changes, specially when we down size." -Rev. Marria- April 12, 2010 7:51 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 409 - Saying Yes To Life: "How beautiful, well-put and what many of us are feeling!!!! thank you!" xoxoxo -S.H.- April 6, 2010 8:14 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 409 - Saying Yes To Life: "Good heavens the writing was pure poetry! Exquisite." -VZ- April 4, 2010 9:22 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 408 - Adjusting to Change: "Hi Tasha, I have lived in spacious homes and I have lived for long periods of time in one bedroom apartments. For the past ten years I've been in a smallish two bedroom. In a lot of ways, living in a smaller space is more comfortable. I could provide lots of examples, but here's one favorite: when I forget where I set down my cup of coffee, in this place I can usually find it again before the coffee gets cold!" Best of luck in your new, energy efficient digs! -Wendy- March 31, 2010 9:58 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: " I don't envy you. I have done that twice in my moves to Florida. I remember sitting and crying over having to get rid of many things I had held onto for most of my life. I still packed up things I couldn't part with. They have remained in the boxes up on a shelf. I guess I didn't need to hold on so tight." Good luck with your move. -L.A.- March 2, 2010 8:41 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: "Sending you love, blessings and energy" -L.T.- March 2, 2010 8:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: "I don't envy you the decisions you're making. Must be very difficult." -G. A.- March 2, 2010 8:33 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: "THINKING OF YOU AS YOU PRUNE....SENDING LOVE AND SUPPORT. I KNOW IT ISN'T EASY but I wish we were doing the same. Maybe its especially hard when you see your ability to forget and a thing becomes a touchstone for the love it represents. My heart is with you. Interesting newsletter. Thanks for sending it." Love -E.C.- March 2, 2010 8:21 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: "Best of luck to you in your new home...I'm sure that it is extremely difficult to make the move in a short time again, however, as long as you have each other, this transition will be smooth as silk, also, I'm sure!" -A.P.- March 2, 2010 8:14 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: " I found your Heartwings very touching. Hey not my will but Thine. -M.M.- March 2, 2010 8:12 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: "FlyLady always advises: If you don't LOVE it, give it away or throw it away." March 2, 2010 8:27 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: "Good advice. Not the easiest advice to take, but worth considering." March 2, 2010 8:12 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 404 - Time for a Change: "We moved 1 year ago. O my, such hard physical labor! I sooooooooooo relate. You'll get it all sorted out and you'll make great memories in the process. And it IS a process!" Hugs -C.K- March 2, 2010 8:02 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 403 - Loving God: "OH Tasha, this rings so true and I did so much searching for yrs too...to find my truth inside! The depth of unconditional love is the only way we can accept the beauty and the ugliness of this strange world we are in for a short time. My "altar" is still inside as I talk to God and I am given visions and answers to my questions. But I am always still questioning, talking or listening! I truly believe it takes a much deeper love than our human feelings in order to see the light in those or that which looks so dark. I carry a "lantern of light" as i go into the darkness and healing with many people. And it is rarely by knowledge but by faith and love that people my heart and hands touch heal a part of their lives. You give the love thru your experiences, words and they help heal! Bless you! I just felt I knew you and you touched my insides with this heartwing note." xoxoxo :) -M.E- February 23, 2010 7:47 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 403 - Loving God: "How truly beautiful your Spirituality is, Tasha. S.D. February 23, 2010 7:42 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 403 - Loving God: "This is another really nice one - thank you. It's one that touches me and as I pass it on to Sara and Devra who are rather devout, will touch them as well." Big hugs always! -A. D.- February 21, 2010 7:50 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 401 - The Love of Friends: "Lovely wisdom and filled with love. So very fitting for valentines day!" -J.R.- February 9, 2010 10:56 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 401 - The Love of Friends: "Thank you for your weekly inspirations Tasha! I enjoy reading them." -C.E.- February 9, 2010 9:15 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 401 - The Love of Friends: "Tasha, another wonderful Heartwings !" -A.C.- February 9, 2010 7:10 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 401 - The Love of Friends: "Oh, dear...you have my deepest 'sympathy' because we have moved in the past year and still have not recovered, what with stuff in storage, etc. But you will save so much energy that can be poured into your creativity. And that's where you SHINE. I am very happy for you two!" I love you a special much. Hugs, -C.K- February 9, 2010 4:19 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 400 - Expectations and Unconditional Love: "Dearest Tasha, Thank you again for sharing…this is beautiful and very helpful…." Lots of love, -D.W.- February 3, 2010 7:51 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 400 - Expectations and Unconditional Love: "One of the Cayce Readings says that may we have enough love not to be disappointed in things, people or events... I have been working on living that for a long time and still have a ways to go. A beautiful and important topic!" love to you -S.W.- January 31, 2010 11:23 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 399 - The Flower Clock: "Thank you for always writing about things that make wonderful sense, and phrasing them in the kindest most gentle way." -A.D.- January 26, 2010 10:39 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 399 - The Flower Clock: "I believe our ancestors did not need time pieces as we do today because they had one already. The sun, you woke at dawn, and went to bed at dusk. You did not need a clock for one simple reason. You did your task for as long as it took to do it right and well. They knew when something was taking too long, simply because it had been done for years the same way. Tradition was a time piece. And it was handed down. Our life's would be so much better with out clocks. it only makes us limit ourselves. Another restraint. Something to keep time of how and who can be the fastest in this thing we call a rat race. Time pieces have pretty faces, but it makes our faces ugly with wrinkles and frowns. We put time on everything but the one most important thing....ourselves.  Like rabbits, we run around saying we're late, we're late. And when death comes, we say its too early. Ecclesiastes says it best," there is a time for everything." And try as we may, whether we turn back a clock, or push it forward, time ticks true.  Clocks tick like a heart beat. But, we no longer hear the heart beat of the clock or that of our own heart." God bless, love, -D.D.- January 26, 2010 9:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 399 - The Flower Clock: "Lovely! -J.W.- January 26, 2010 8:58 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 399 - The Flower Clock: "What a wonderful Heartwings again!  I've always despised clocks. I only have a clock in the bedroom. Otherwise they are banned from the rest of my house. Now that everyone has a cell phone, if they really need to know the time, they can keep track of it themselves. I love being free from time, being unaware what the actual time is. So much of our lives are timed or scheduled, it's nice to ignore that when I'm home and just be. I eat when I'm hungry, I go to the bathroom when I need to, I walk the dog when she tells me she is ready, the cats come to me when they want to play or to be pet." Love your writing! It is always so thoughtful and insightful! -C. L.- January 26, 2010 8:45 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 398 - Time Enough: "Tasha, Again an apropos subject!" Love, -H.T.- January 18, 2010 6:13 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 398 - Time Enough: "I love your weekly perspectives; always gives me much to place my attention on." -S. D.- January 18, 2010 2:32 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 398 - Time Enough: "I made THREE promises to myself as 2010 arrived:
Simplify, Focus, and Fun. You always have been good at reading my mind!" Hugs -C.K- January 17, 2010 10:01 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 397 - A Present Moment Experience with the Past: "Hi Tasha, Thanks for this Heartwings perspective on our new season New year! It’s very helpful!" Love -Denise B.- January 13, 2010 1:44 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 397 - A Present Moment Experience with the Past: "I love change! I've always loved it. Change of homes, change of cities, change of friends, change of opinions and tastes! I've always welcomed it. I loved this Heartwings, my husband and my employer are the opposite of me. They detest and fear any change no matter how miniscule or grandiose. It makes me giggle every time I propose a change in their lives." Love you tons! -C.L.- January 12, 2010 1:18 PM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 396 - It's About Time: "Thank you Tasha. I love it." -G. A.- January 4th 2010 3:30PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 396 - It's About Time: "Thank you, Tasha, for reminding me of how important it is to be grateful for everything given to us! You are a joy to read and I am grateful to you!" Blessings, -Marie in Spencer- January 4th 2010 2:23PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 395 - The Difference Perspective Makes: "I love your image of the dresser... You always have the nicest way of looking at things. No wonder I think that you are so very special." -M.A.- December 28, 2009 11:02 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 395 - The Difference Perspective Makes: "What a wonderful idea and title." Love and blessings, -B. J.- December 28, 2009 10:52 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 394 - Christmas Memories: "Wishes for a very warm and Merry Christmas from us all, Tasha... Thank you for continuing your lovely work!" Blessings, -Jane L- December 22, 2009 9:39 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 394 - Christmas Memories: "Dearest Tasha, Thank you for sharing this warm message with us! We send you our love and warmest wishes for a Blessed and Special Holiday season." Merry Christ-mass...Lots of love and support, -Denise W.- December 22, 2009 9:12 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 394 - Christmas Memories: "Thank you for rekindling some wonderful childhood memories." Hugs, -G.A.- December 21, 2009 10:09 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 394 - Christmas Memories: "Wonderful!" -J.W.- December 21, 2009 2:35 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 394 - Christmas Memories: "Dear Tasha, Thank you so much for your Heartwings. I have some wonderful Christmas memories, as well. The most wonderful memory I have (till next year) happened yesterday. My most wished for dream came true!" Love always --Wishing you all the happiness your heart can hold. -J. M.- December 21, 2009 1:32 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 394 - Christmas Memories: "Nice feelings and images, Tasha... Myself, I like the simpler times." Love You, -K.H.- December 20, 2009 8:39 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 394 - Christmas Memories: "Hi Tasha, It sounds like you had a very happy childhood. I have very few memories, but most were not heart warming. It's nice to hear that family's have such wonderful memories, thanks again for sharing. Stay warm & I wish you many more warm memories." Love, -S.W.- December 20, 2009 8:24 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 393 - Writing Christmas Cards: "I believe I am the official "snail mail" or old fashion Christmas card writer and sender in our family. So, your thoughts on sending cards to those who would be most appreciative is very timely." -G.A.- December 14, 2009 8:05 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 393 - Writing Christmas Cards: "I like you love to take a trip down memory lane. We send out about 270 cards and each a such a warm feeling; each one is a part of our lives. I tell people once we meet and bond they're stuck with me either until I croak or they tell me to go to! Seriously, friendships means so much. Having never met you two in person, our bond couldn't be any stronger. Yes, my heart sings as I write each a personal note." -S.D.- December 14, 2009 2:52 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love notes 392 - Wrapped in Love: "I always enjoyed folding diapers for the same reason. I found it to be meditative. As I folded each white, cotton rectangle, I would think about what a gift it was for my baby to be wearing cloth diapers, and also of the gift I was giving the environment by not using disposables. Folding the diapers gave me the opportunity to appreciate the love inherent in this simple act of caring for my family and mother earth. I feel sorry for people who don't get to experience that." -DW- December 11, 2009 4:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 392 - Wrapped in Love: "Tasha, I too have noticed this and am also working at really being invested in the Joy of the moment - whatever it may involve. I must say, as a recipient of some of those gifts...that extra thought really makes it through the postal system. Many thanks and love sent ya'lls way!!! -K. H.- December 8, 2009 10:06 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 392 - Wrapped in Love: "Hi Tasha, Thank you, this is lovely…" Love, -D.W.- December 8, 2009 9:27 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 392 - Wrapped in Love: "thank you for the timely reminder." oxox -B. J.- December 6, 2009 9:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 392 - Wrapped in Love: "Who was it that said you can even find God in washing dishes? I am happy you have found that all tasks can be done in the heart!!! -S.K.- December 6, 2009 7:24 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 392 - Wrapped in Love: "Beautifully written. I, too, shop year round. If I see something that reminds me of that person, I purchase it then, and as a school teacher it helped tremendously." -S.D. - December 6, 2009 6:09 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love notes 391 - Friends are a Blessing: "Thanks Tasha this is lovely! What a beautiful Heartwings at this special time of year!" Love -D. L.- December 2, 2009 10:01 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 391 - Friends are a Blessing: "That was beautiful Tasha. Once again, your heart touches so many with your words. Thank you friend." Hugs and blessings, -J. A.- December 1, 2009 10:06 AM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 391 - Friends are a Blessing: "Good one!" -B.C.- November 30, 2009 5:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 391 - Friends are a Blessing: "Amen! -B.J.- November 30, 2009 2:30 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 391 - Friends are a Blessing: "Thanks so much for you 'Friends' piece." So very true. -G.A.- November 30, 2009 12:04 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love notes 390 - An Attitude of Gratitude: "This is so perfect for now - may I use some of it for a Thought of the Day?" Lots of love, -Ame- November 23, 2009 10:10 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 390 - An Attitude of Gratitude: "How beautiful and how true. xoxoxxo S. L.  November 23, 2009 7:12 PM

Re: Heartwings Love notes 390 - An Attitude of Gratitude: "Herein are some thought provoking truths, as always!" -J.W- November 23, 2009 11:21 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 389 - Knowing That You Are Growing: "Thank you for this Tasha. It surely sounds like your birthday celebration was wonderful!" -Allison P.- November 15, 2009 10:48 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 388 - Another Year Has Passed: "I also cast a vote for more spontaneity. A wondrous idea." Hugs. -Garry A.- November 10, 2009 5:45 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 388 - Another Year Has Passed: "Dear Tasha, I just loved this Heartwings Love Note...and am going to try it, myself!" XXOO -Naomi H.- November 9, 2009 3:30 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 387 - Remembering with Love: "Beautifully stated.." -Sheila D.- November 2, 2009 9:01 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 387 - Remembering with Love: "Beautiful, Tasha!" I hope you are well, -Monica C.- November 2, 2009 8:42 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 387 - Remembering with Love: "Wonderful!" -Garry A.- November 2, 2009 8:30 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 386 - Are You Ready?: "Hi, Tasha. As is often the case, this was a very timely Heartwings message. These days I can’t seem to catch up with myself -D.S.-  October 30, 2009 8:30 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 386 - Are You Ready?: "Oh my gosh, Tasha!!! How did you know? I really needed to read this Heartwings!!! I am fighting against time presently - everyday and every week leading up to our move. Thanks for this Heartwings! It came just in time to remind me - stop rushing just focus on the task at hand. baby steps! -Cat- October 27, 2009 9:56 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 385 - Reducing: "LOVE your new 'reduction campaign'" HUGS -Connie- October 18, 2009 9:50 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 385 - Reducing: "Great article... Ken and I are also eliminating a lot of things in the house to clean out the clutter... we're also trying to diet, but it's HARD!" Hugs, -Abby R.- October 18, 2009 5:04 PM

Heartwings Love Notes 385 - Reducing: "Congratulations on your industrious efforts. The deletion of e-mail forwards and clothing closet cleanup merit attention here." Stay warm and dry! -Garry A.- October 18, 2009 3:05 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 382 - Foiling the Great Dictator: "Good advice for both of us hard-headed souls here. Our dogs already follow your sage advice." Hugs, -Garry A.-  September 28, 2009 7:58 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 382 - Foiling the Great Dictator: "Natural time! Nia principle # 2...How true!" -K.H.- September 28, 2009 6:35 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 382 - Foiling the Great Dictator: "I think the worst thing man invented was a clock. By doing so he enslaved himself. Hmmm, a slave to ones own devices. That's human nature for ya!" God bless, love, -Donna D.- September 28, 2009 3:22 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 381 - Young Or Youthful?: "Hi Tasha, That was an especially good piece. Thank you!" -W.G.- September 22, 2009 9:30 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 381 - Young Or Youthful?: "We need more of this, Tasha... How I heartily agree. Bless you on behalf of a legion of women with youth inside and a few wrinkles on the outside! With love and blessings from us all... -Jane S.- September 21, 2009 3:21 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 381 - Young Or Youthful?: "!when are people going to get it! the look comes from within one self, not a jar!" God bless and love, -Donna D.- September 21, 2009 2:12 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 381 - Young Or Youthful?: "Hi Tasha...3 cheers for this one!!! Always love your Heartwings." Hugs -Hannah C.- September 21, 2009 1:07 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 381 - Young Or Youthful?: "One of the first things I ever fell in love with about you was the lovely lines on your face...and often when I am noticing lines forming on my face I think of you and something you said to me once about remembering to smile and create happy lines rather than sad or worried or angry...it helps me often to shift my expression and attitude! I like what Depak says about choosing what age you would like to reflect...also I imaging being as beautiful and lovely as you are when I'm your age!" love you so, -Kim R.- September 21, 2009 10:40 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 381 - Young Or Youthful?: "AMEN, AMEN, AMEN ! -Sheila- September 21, 2009 10:27 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 380 - Dreams: "Hello Tasha, I thank you so much for this and thank you for your constant friendship." -Barbara- September 14, 2009 10:21 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 380 - Dreams: "YOU ARE ONE NEAT, NEAT LADY, MISS TASHA!  I'm so glad I stumbled on your Heartwings years ago, and wrote to you. You have been an unseen counselor to me through the years as your healing, helpful, thought-provoking words put patches on many bruised and sore spots of my ego. Sometimes your stories just bring up comforting times in my own past, and remind me of how loved I was as a child. Yesterday was the 14th anniversary of my mother's death, and I still get teary-eyed at times. I'm just feeling a bit down today.

I, too, used to have dreams of writing, when I wrote poetry in high school, MANY years ago, and edited our literary magazine. I never pursued it, but through some quirk of fate, I find myself writing a weekly newsletter now for some 400 people. I run our weekly summer farmers' market here in our city, through my job as the Visitors Center Coordinator, and the newsletter is all about the doings at the market. I also find myself now losing this job I've had for 8 years, (through someone else's political agenda causing the Visitors Center to close soon due to withholding our funding), and I question whether I have any skills useful in finding another job. Today's Heartwings from you helped me to realize that I guess I did accomplish a long ago dream of writing, even if small and temporary. Thank you, God bless you." -Dottie- September 14, 2009 6:20 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 380 - Dreams: "Dear Tasha, I always enjoy your Heartwings, but this one especially spoke to me. How nice to see your dreams comes true! Not only for you, but for me to read about it! I am happy for you! And your words are inspirational, as always. I have had many dreams in my lifetime as well, and as I grow older I do see some of them turn to reality. My first dream was to be a nun! But when I was 8 years old I can recall coming to a life changing conclusion. I wanted children. So, I decided I would get have to get married, and the dream of becoming a nun faded away. My husband Dan is the best thing that ever happened to me!

I also wanted to become writer, like you, but I have never been published. Although I did write a novel. I have several rejection slips. Oh well. I have several more stories inside me that I need to put down on paper. Although publication may not be in my future, it feels good for me to write and get the story outside of me because they do kick and scream to come out.

I do love Steve McDonald's music, and have loved it since the first time I heard it. Sometimes I am amazed that I am able to work with him, even if I have never met him face to face, I feel we have special friendship. It is indeed dream come true for me to run his fan club, and distribute his music. Thanks for always sharing your Heartwings with me" Love, -Jackie- September 14, 2009 1:10 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 379 - Eyes to See: "Today, on our way to our church's Centennial celebration we saw TWO young Eagles in a treetop! It was a greeting card from God. It was a sight to behold! " HUGS, GREAT BIG BEAR HUGS -CK- September 7, 2009 1:46 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 379 - Eyes to See: "Hi Tasha, "God's in his heaven- alls right with the world." by Robert Browning. Lovely Fall! Lovely vignettes! and a lovely fall poem for you. Have a wonderful season, enjoy it my dear." -Mary C.- September 7, 2009 11:04 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 379 - Eyes to See: "As always, very appropriate and timely. Your message gave me an epiphany, focus on the positive! Thanks in part to you, I am reminded to savor all the little things and our time together. Very appropriate with our 19th anniversary coming up in just over a week. Thank you so much!" -Garry A.- September 7, 2009 10:06 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 379 - Eyes to See: "Tasha, Have you ever seen the movie called FERN GULLY? It is a children's movie, but, I love it. It tells you that that there are worlds with worlds. We Humans are not conscious of this unfortunately. The dogs and I love to sit out back in one of my gardens and enjoy many of the world out there. The world of water: it has frogs, bugs, fish, ducks, herons. The world of air: birds, clouds, the sun, seeds blowing in the air. Earth: flowers, grass, bugs, trees, birds. And each one of those things listed has a world." God bless, love, -Donna- September 7, 2009 9:20 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 378 - By the Sea: "Oh I remember horseshoe crabs and seagulls and seaweed...The sounds, the smells, very inviting. I have many tapes with the sound of waves. So soothing. Thank you for all your great writings!" -Amy- September 5, 2009 10:08 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 378 - By the Sea: "Thanks, Tasha! I'm right there with you curling my toes in the sand!!!" -J.K.- August 31, 2009 8:11 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 378 - By the Sea: "Beautiful girl-- I love you, and oh god, didn't get to the beach this year, and so need the water and tides. I'm wearing the flannel shirt of yours that I wore all through that time a while back. I've got muscles. I walk straighter. When I think of you.. I love you. This one is beautiful Tasha. May you find your roots where they are planted is so inspiring. With you as a friend, your roots go deep into the ground and your spirit fly's in the great sky." -V.Z.- August 31, 2009 4:22 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 378 - By the Sea: "Dear Tasha. Once again we seem to be sharing sense memories. I was just searching some photo albums for a project and came across old family pictures including a bunch from childhood days at the beach. I must have been about 8 or 9, my middle brother, 3 or 4. We were building sand castles. Mom and Dad, beautiful and handsome, looked on in amusement. Across the years, I could again feel the sand between my toes and hear the waves crashing in the background. It was sunny and warm all day." Thank you very much, -G. A-. August 31, 2009 1:12 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 378 - By the Sea: "Lovely!" -Jen W.- August 30, 2009 11:17 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 378 - By the Sea: "Lovely, as usual, my dear!" -Connie Baum- August 30, 2009 10:05 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 378 - By the Sea: "Oh Tasha, we were just in Maine a week ago in York beach (favorite spot since a child cause Vt had no ocean!) It did me sooo much good also and I watched the gulls with the delight of a child! and the ocean soothed me! Needed that to begin again! Back to Ct, nursing and doing healing/teaching but renewed!" xoxox mE -Sherri B- August 30, 2009 09:06 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 376 - Watch the Birdie: "And I have the same at MY kitchen window and love the show of beauty!" xoxo -Sherry- August 18, 2009 7:41 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 375 - Serendipitous Gardening: "l LOVED YOUR STORY THIS WEEK ABOUT GARDENING LIFE DOES TAKE US DOWN DIFFERENT PATHS doesn't it and we think different about the weeds Ha!!. Take care my friend, maybe one day I'll be a writer Ha!!.. I know I am a better story-teller in person." -John D.- August 10, 2009 9:41 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 375 - Serendipitous Gardening: "Dearest Tasha... From my weedy garden to yours! There is great beauty in it. Thank you for making me feel less concerned about the state of it." Much love! -Jane- (from the White Eagle Lodge). August 10, 2009 9:01 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 375 - Serendipitous Gardening: "Nice piece" -Manu M.- August 10, 2009 6:46 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 375 - Serendipitous Gardening: "I am going through the same thing, Tasha. With my troubled hip, weeding is not happening this year. My day lilies moved from the back of my house to the garden off the porch. They found their own perfect space. I was told by my disability lawyer that I cannot, must not, work & this includes yard work. She tells me they send out spies to make certain I am telling the truth about my disability. So I'm a bit stifled. I'm often amazed by Heartwings. Wise words :)" Love, -Deb- August 10, 2009 8:20 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 374 - Those Lazy Days of Summer: "A very timely reminder. With the tardy arrival of summer, it's also low energy time but I remind myself of some of the things I should do be faithful to my "partner", my body. I hope all's well with you and Stephen. Thanks, -Garry A.- August 5, 2009 8:57 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 374 - Those Lazy Days of Summer: "Dear Tasha, It's always so good to hear from you, and I always enjoy your Heartwings." Thank you. Love, -Jackie-  August 5, 2009 8:59 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 373 - In Praise of Cleanliness: "This resonates with me. I am much happier and at more at peace in a clean, uncluttered environment, but the more I clean, the more I see that needs to be cleaned. So it is a double edged sword. Cleaning is NEVER done! -Diana W.- August 4, 2009 9:10 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 373 - In Praise of Cleanliness: "Hi Tasha, I spent a good portion of the weekend cleaning my home. I washed all the screens, windows (inside and out) and I wash the exterior of the house too." -Rita S.- July 26, 2009 10:28 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 373 - In Praise of Cleanliness: "Very nice and thank you for always sharing your thoughts with us." Love -Khabira- July 30, 2009 8:23 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 373 - In Praise of Cleanliness: "Thank you, Tasha. Once again you brighten the day for me." -Garry A.- July 27, 2009 10:09 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 372 - And The Day Came When I Believed Her: "Once again, thanks from MY heart!" -Garry A.- July 22, 2009 10:23 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 372 - And The Day Came When I Believed Her: "Hi Tasha, This comes with much love! Thank you for this week Heartwings Love notes very illuminating…" With much love as always, -Denise- July 20, 2009 10:42 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 372 - And The Day Came When I Believed Her: "Dear Tasha, Many thanks for your heartfelt sharing dear friend" miss you see you soon! -Laura F.- July 20, 2009 6:20 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 371 - Simple Pleasures: "Pleasurable Indeed. Since we arrived home from Center for Spiritual Living a young dove has been perched on our window sill for past three hrs. She's napping at the moment. She has created a peace within ourselves. -Sheila D.- July 14, 2009 10:08 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 371 - Simple Pleasures: "This was the basis for our minister's sermon this morning as she talked about TIME and priorities. We all feel as if we are crunched for time, so I wanted to share this. It certainly resonated with me. Kathy, our minister, told us how she had the Desiderata framed and hanging on the wall of her dorm in college. She said it had been given to her; later she found the same writing in her mother's things. Her mom passed had away when Kathy was very young. I hope it speaks to you the way it did to me." Wishing You Well  -Connie B- Mother Connie July 14, 2009 5:02 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 371 - Simple Pleasures: "Thank you for reminding me about the sights, sounds and smells of today and yester year we often ignore or forget. One quick snapshot so well remembered from my youth: Fireflies dancing across a clear summer night's sky." -Garry A.- July 12, 2009 10:24 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 370 - Joyous Years: "That was so beautiful and heart felt. I immensely enjoyed this particular Heartwings. May you and Stephen be an inspiration to all couples, I hope D. and I are lucky enough to grow and flourish as a couple and as individuals in our relationship." Love u so much, Tasha. -C.L- July 6th 2009 11:30am

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 368 - My Father's Daughter: "Dear Tasha, I just loved your piece honoring your father. The person like that in my own life was my paternal grandmother, who does live on through me. She taught me how to sew and gave me unconditional love, the only place I have ever truly experienced that from another. I can visualize your gardening; we share that as well. I am in heaven outdoors, however, I do garden slowly...as it is a lot of work which I take my time with. It is a process rather than a goal..." Have a lovely and fragrant day ahead! Warmly, -Elana- June 25, 2009 10:04 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 368 - My Father's Daughter: "What a nicely crafted piece for Father's Day, Tasha. I, too, miss my father and I know he lives on in me and in those traits I possess that I trust came from him." Thank you, -Louise- June 24, 2009 8:24 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 367 - Taming The Nameless Dread: "May I use this column in the newsletter? I will, of course, provide the link to Heartwings with the article! " May we both continue to carry on with our work! Dance in the light of spirit. -Susan Gale- co-author of Psychic Children and Soulful Parenting June 15, 2009 10:17 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 367 - Taming The Nameless Dread: "Dear Tasha, I think it is very important what you say in your last Heartwings 'Taming the Nameless Dread'." Thank you. -Donatella F.- Bologna, Italy June 15, 2009 5:01 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 367 - Taming The Nameless Dread: "How true dear Tasha... as the master says: '... For there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. Much wisdom comes when we can know this inside!' Bless you as always for your good thoughts shared with so many." Much love, -Jane S.- June 15, 2009 3:10 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 366 - Small Treasures: "How wonderful. Wish you could have added some pictures of them to share with your beautiful tribute to her work." -L.G.- June 11, 2009 11:14 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 366 - Small Treasures: "This reminds me of song we sang yesterday when we sang at a care center, These Are A Few of My Favorite Things. That song always gladdens me when I sing or hear it, and I think of my favorites, too. You are so delightful." -S. D.- June 11, 2009 10:12 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 366 - Small Treasures: "Dear Tasha, Thank you for always sharing your Heartwings with me. I always get something special from your message that touches my heart. I have been very busy the last few months, working 6 days a week, and becoming a vendor, selling Steve's CDs, at the Scottish Festival in southern California. Your Heartwings always gives me a lift when I am tired." Thank you, always, -Jackie- June 10, 2009 9:32 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 365 - Getting Out Of My Own Way: "Tasha, I’d like to offer an observation. I’ve noticed that you’ve often returned to the theme of your propensity to make mistakes, and have mentioned the ridicule you received from it as a child. I think you may have a misperception about yourself on this one. I’ve known you for a number of years now, and honestly, I can’t think of a mistake you’ve made since I’ve known you. I don’t see you as mistake-prone at all. Instead, I’ve observed that you thoughtfully assess a situation and generally respond with a well-reasoned action. I don’t think of you as a person who makes stupid mistakes, but rather as a person who behaves in a careful and attentive manner." Love, -Jen- June 1, 2009 8:54 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 364 - Memorial Day Memories: "Thank you for rekindling so many memories. My maternal Grandpa who used to tell me colorful stories about his days as a World War One Sailor in the Danish Navy. My Dad, a decorated Army Sgt. who kept horrific stories about World War Two experiences to himself until shortly before he died. Now I share memories with old Marine Corps buddies. Generation after generation, we persevere." -Garry A.- May 24, 2009 9:44 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 364 - Memorial Day Memories: "Memorial Day was always special in my childhood, too. We decorated graves of loved ones with whatever flowers were in bloom then from our gardens. After I was married and moved from the plains of Nebr. and lived on one coast or the other, I could not see enriching the floriest so instead I chose to make donations to my favorite charities in their names to enrich the lives of those in need. I can't see making morticians richer either nor florists at that time. I preferred when it was celebrated for the right reasons on that day rather than the three day week-ends we're guaranteed now." -Sheila D.- May 24, 2009 6:04 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 364 - Memorial Day Memories: "How very lovely. As a child, my parents would bring me downtown to see the parade on Memorial Day. I never could understand why we celebrated "war" and the murder/killing of so many innocent lives. The solders would march by, then the float of the four solders who held the American Flag back up that mound on an island with a name that I never could understand. We went to the same parade year after year until I was a teen. Suddenly, I was married, having children of my own and did not keep up the tradition of honoring war. I understand Memorial Day represents all who died for their country. But if I were German or Jewish or Japanese or French or Italian, I would be honoring that particular country and those who died protecting their country and/ or religious beliefs. We are all human beings. We all make choices. It's sad when any human being dies. We are sent here to learn our lessons. Then we die and review those experiences, for better or for worse. Memorial Day means to celebrate the lives of all the human beings who truly wanted peace for their planet and families, no matter where on Earth they lived and died. I celebrate human life--for better or for worse." Love -Carol Ann T.- May 24, 2009 9:20 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 363 - Tidying Time: "Hi Tasha, Thank you for that. I've been the biggest procrastinator in the past, I need this refreshing reminder of how good I'll feel when decluttering sooner than later! I'm saying in the past to keep it positive in the future!" Bless you. -Sherry- May 20, 2009 4:53 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 363 - Tidying Time: "Where there had been chaos I had created order. There are few things that make me happier." Would you enjoy doing my cupboards? ;) I am more than happy to share!" -Diana.W- May 19, 2009 12:01 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 363 - Tidying Time: "Tasha, Oh, how I agree! Nothing is more satisfying than creating organization out of chaos. Unfortunately, I do not have the same energy as you to actually make it happen!" -Jen (White)- May 18, 2009 11:49 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 363 - Tidying Time: "What a coincidence dear Tasha....today my day too has started with cleaning my kitchen's closets and washing all utensils. and rearranging them...hopefully by afternoon I too shall have the same feeling... Thanks again for your love notes." love and regards -Chandini- May 18, 2009 11:04 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 362 - Mother Love: "Dearest Tasha, My (late) mother is very present in a different way. But I feel more exposed to suffering than I was before. I am not a daughter anymore. I am happy that we are exchanging feelings and thoughts. You are a very dear and creative friend. I liked your Heartwing about being a mother, I found it very true. Thank you again." Love -Donatella- Bologna, Italy May 18, 2009 11:52 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 362 - Mother Love: "Dear Tasha, thanks again, this felt like I am reading my own note...thanks again for being such a warm person and guiding me in life through your Heartwings Notes.  I am sure many must have appreciated your presence on earth on mother's day. May God bless you always for the light u spread for beings." love -Chandini - May 13, 2009 5:14 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 362 - Mother Love: "Tasha, You have no idea of how very beautiful this is!" L & L -Sheila D.- May 12, 2009 2:26 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 362 - Mother Love: "I will always appreciate the unconditional love I have always received in your presence." Thanks! -Will F.- May 12, 2009 12:10 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 362 - Mother Love: "So Rare" (Music up full). So Appropriate." Thanks, -Garry A.- May 12, 2009 10:16 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 361 - Ever Changing, Ever Growing: "Tasha, this latest Heartwings was an esp. beautiful one. You are waxing poetic woman. Beautiful imagery about they leave behind maps to territory we will never explore." Love, -Michele- May 4, 2009 12:44 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 361 - Ever Changing, Ever Growing: "So beautifully written." -CC- May 4, 2009 11:02 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 361 - Ever Changing, Ever Growing: "A beautiful message. Today is my youngest son's birthday. We spent the afternoon at his house. His fiancée had a nice party for him--BBQ, friends and family--I made the cake (a pirate ship), and my husband, Dan, BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs. I can't help but remember this day--28 years ago when he was born." -JD- May 4, 2009 09:08 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 359 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "Yes! in tough times, my mother's old cards to me seem to fall out on the floor. There was so much love in them! You can pretend that you got the card today." Love you beautiful lady! -Vicki Zak- April 20, 2009 9:57 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 359 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "Thanks for sharing. Really brightens my day." -Garry A.- April 20, 2009 2:26 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 359 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: "You are loved from Salt Lake City as well. Have a wonderful week."  -Sheila D.- April 20, 2009 2:22 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love notes 358 - The Web of Memory: "Such lovely memories. My dad always bought my mom a gardenia for Easter and a small flower for me and we lovingly straight-pinned them onto our Easter coats. When my sister was born (I was 8 years, 8 months old) my father stopped buying the flowers as now he had to buy an extra flower, and he just couldn't afford the extra flower with an extra mouth to feed. He occasionally would buy my mom a flower for her coat. After Dad died, my mom approached her 70th birthday. My sister and I gave her a surprise birthday party and I ordered a gardenia corsage. I asked my oldest cousin, who was dying with cancer, to do the honors and pin it on my mother. Mom whispered to me "I know why you bought the gardenia". That summer, mom and my oldest cousin went to an Alaskan cruise together and 8 weeks later, my cousin passed away. Traditions are wonderful memories, and now my Mom has dad and her favorite niece to remember when I buy her another gardenia. Love -Carol Ann- April 13, 2009 11:17 AM

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Re:  Heartwings Love Notes 357 - Taking Time for Spring: "Dearest Tasha, Happy present moment!" Love, -Bev- (Dr. Bev. Joyce) April 6 2009 4:01PM

Re:  Heartwings Love Notes 357 - Taking Time for Spring: "Reading this I am reminded again how much I take for granted our fairly mellow seasons... I love the details, the senses you bring to the page." - Lisa G- April 6 2009 2:11PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 356 - Putting Off Pleasure for Work: "Good one, Tasha. It almost sounds like ME speaking. I, too, had a German parent, my Dad, and he was a very hard almost cruel taskmaster. Things had to be done on time, and done right- meaning HIS way. I have always had trouble not living up to expectations...and forgetting to do what is most important to me." -Kristy M.- March 29 2009 10:01AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - The Mysteries of Perception: "That's just a lovely edition of Heartwings!" -Rev Paul B.- The Rowan Tree Church and The Hermit's Grove March 26 2009 10:14AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - The Mysteries of Perception: "What a wonderful trip Tasha, loving and healing and heartening! Thank you for sharing..." with love, -Jane S.- from White Eagle Center. March 24 2009 11:24AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - The Mysteries of Perception: "Thank you Tasha for that. I think sometimes my own insecurities take over too. The need to feel useful or the need to feel like I've contributed some how. It was nice to read, and it was a good reminder." -Cat Lee- March 24 2009 11:18AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - The Mysteries of Perception: "How beautiful! thank you for sharing your experience and journey." Hugs, -Bev J.- March 23, 2009 11:20 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - "The Mysteries of Perception: "Tasha, As we find out about how we are being it shows up in our relationships, thanks for the reminder." Love and Peace -Russell A.- March 23, 2009 10:34 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - The Mysteries of Perception: "A lovely message." Thank you, -Rita S.- March 22, 2009 8:47 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - The Mysteries of Perception: "What a wonderful story, I'm thrilled that you got to enjoy some wonderful days with your loving family and your daughter knows how hard you work here, and wanted you to enjoy your granddaughter and be pampered...what you truly deserve!" Hugs and love, -Abby- March 22, 2009 7:24 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 355 - The Mysteries of Perception: "I really like your daughter.... this was a great moment for you and her. Bravo!" -L.G.- March 22, 2009 4:42 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 354 - My Mother's Kitchen: "Funny how we get our limbic systems triggered, isn't it? I loved your story and ALWAYS look forward to your offerings, Tasha." Hugs -ck- March 15, 2009 9:09 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 354 - My Mother's Kitchen: "Wonderful! I could see and smell along with you." -B.J- March 15, 2009 6:02 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 352 - Shaking Up to Settle Down: "Dear Tasha, your new room sounds beautiful!! I am so happy that everything worked out so well for you! You are such a lovely person, I just know it will continue to do so!" Love you, -Jackie- February 26, 2009 8:52 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 352 - Shaking Up to Settle Down: "Thanks! Tasha, Such wisdom; same message at church today." Love ya, -Sheila- February 22, 2009 8:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 352 - Shaking Up to Settle Down: "Funny you should mention this. Today's Sunday School lesson was about 'getting out of your comfort zone and DOING something different!' My 6th graders are to call me this week to tell me how that transpired. Nobody hopes for water damage; we all just want things to be better. I guess we must BE the change we want to SEE in the world, eh? We are in a shakeup---wanna come help us MOVE? OMYSTARSANDGARTERZ!" Love -ck- February 22, 2009 6:15 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 351 - The Gift Of Love and Kindness: "As White Eagle says - and his teaching echoes the Ancient Wisdom... 'above all things be kind.' Truly not always easy to do, is it, Tasha, bless you for the loving reminder... and a belated Happy Valentines Day! From us all, -Jane S.- White Eagle Lodge  February 16, 2009 3:28 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 351 - The Gift Of Love and Kindness: "As usual, you make my heart sing, Tasha. You know that I love you, respect you, admire you, and look forward to seeing you every Sunday evening! -Connie B.- February 15, 2009 9:29 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 349 Resisting Resistance: "I am so going to try to be 'supportive and non-committal' as you suggested in Heartwings with my mother, a hypochondriac and control freak, who complains constantly. It rips me apart that she is spending her remaining time on earth in such a black hole. And no, she won't take anti-anxiety or antidepressants. Supportive and non-committal. That's the ticket." Love, -Candi P.- February 3, 2009 2:06 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 349 Resisting Resistance: "Once again, your incredible wisdom teaches me. Ahh Tasha, thank you so much for being so wise and being my friend and sharing your wisdom with me. I am so very BLESSED." -Jennie- February 2, 2009 10:53 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 349 Resisting Resistance: "Tasha, This is SO perfect for me this week. I had a very similar situation last week and responded very similarly and later that day questioned whether I should have 'told my friend the hard truth,' which I ultimately was relieved that I didn't when she softened and we continued to talk. Why crush her spirit and why not just help her focus on all the wonderful positive qualities to pull her bad time around? It's so great to hear your take and the way you handled it all." -Monica- :) February 2, 2009 09:49 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 349 Resisting Resistance: "And another short one: Nice sharing, Tasha! How I relate." -Lynn- from Seeking out Light Newsletter February 1, 2009 3:32 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - 349 Resisting Resistance: "My entire personality is me pushing the universe and each year as I grow a little older and a little bit more wiser, I learned that in many situations I have to back off. And in those moments when I realize this, everything works out in the end and I saved myself from that horrible emotional roller coaster. Thank you for that wonderful reminder. I am going through something now where I have so much resistance and its driving me crazy." -Cat Lee- February 1, 2009 3:23 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 348 - Watching To See: "Oh no, Tasha. Why has your life been stressful lately? In all the years of knowing you, I have never seen you stressed. I will send good vibes your way and say a prayer for you." HUGE CYBER HUG just for YOU! -Cat- Jan 26, 2009 9:20 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 348 - Watching To See: "I LOVE this one. Brilliantly done." -L. G.- January 26, 2009

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 347 - The Goodness of Friends: "Hang in there and your attitude with it all is a lesson to us all when faced with troubles!" Thank you!!! xoxoxxo -Sherri- January 20, 2009 9:56 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 347 - The Goodness of Friends: "Wow!! I am sorry about your plants and your basement! But I am glad you have friends to help you, I hope all is well now. Thanks for always sending your Heartwings" Love, -Jackie- January 20, 2009 9:53 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 347 - The Goodness of Friends: "I am so sorry. -L & L-, Another friend January 20, 2009 9:19 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 347 - The Goodness of Friends: "Tasha, what an ordeal!! My brother in Virginia had the same thing happen, but he’s also suffering from Shingles at the moment. So, it could be worse! I’m glad you were able to resolve the problem, this experience will make any ensuing “relaxed creative days” all the sweeter!" -Jen- January 20, 2009 9:15 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 346 - It's Not The Way It Used To Be: "Yes, yes, YES! My mom's old television went out and she always liked ours, so we gave it to her then went and bought a 40" flat screen for our Christmas gift. As we left the store a woman tapped me on the shoulder and said, "You sure are LUCKY". I said, 'Oh, we saved for a long time for this; we waited for over a year'. She looked stunned and said quietly, 'I should try that'. A few days later my husband and most of the employees were laid off. Fortunately our frugal nature will carry us through for the third time in eight years. We use, reuse, repurpose and I am truly blessed to be married to an engineer/jack of all trades who can repair just about anything, that saves a lot!" Love, -Candi- Jan 13, 2009 8:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 346 - It's Not The Way It Used To Be: "This is so true, Tasha. Sometimes I get lost with instant gratification or get caught up in what I don't have. At the end of the day, it's just crap. When I lived in Italy, I learned to live without. Happiness is not based on stuff and it sure isn't fulfilling in any sort of way. I think people forget that convenience is a luxury, not a fact of life. Thank you for such an eloquent piece, I so do enjoy your Heartwings. Thanks again!" -Cat- Jan 13, 2009 8:03 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 346 - It's Not The Way It Used To Be: "Yes, we were fortunate indeed to be brought up the way we were. We brought our sons up the same, and they're so glad they pay their credit cards total monthly. I feel for others though." -Sheila- Jan 11, 2009 8:34 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 343 - Lighting Candles: "Your Heartwings of the week really struck a chord with a Maori proverb I coincidentally read earlier today: 'Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows fall behind you.' It is so wonderful to have so much about light around us on this day!" Merry Solstice, -Jennifer- December 26th 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 342 - Naughty or Nice?: "To portray him in that way is to bring forth the true spirit of Christmas giving as it lives in the hearts of us all'. Thanks for reminding me. We took my Grandchild to a party at Amvets and Santa had the same message when leaving . We fall into how we were bought up good and bad and spoiled. I will have to try harder to break the old ways of thinking. I thought I loved without conditions but apparently I don't.  If only we could see all the time through the eyes of a child. Cory was so excited about the party he stood their watching all others opening packages than his name was called and got to sit on Santa lap and have a picture taken. After getting down he didn't under stand the helper had his gift and Cory started to walk away. The young boy (Santa's helper) bent down to Cory and passed him the gift. He than came back to the table where we all were sitting at, was told how to open and see what he was given. He pulled the paper off looking with surprised big eyes at a toy. Hopefully he will learn in time the joy of giving as well as receiving from the heart." Hugs -Elizabeth- December 15, 2008 1:35 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 342 - Naughty or Nice?: "Tasha, Thank you for helping me to not make people wrong and open my awareness to how it creeps in even in a song." Love and Joy -Russell A.- December 15, 2008 12:55 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 342 - Naughty or Nice?: "ONE of your gifts are your precious offerings as a wordsmith. THANK YOU." Merry! Merry! xo -ck- December 15, 2008 12:56 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 342 - Naughty or Nice?: "WOW! and that was my favorite song when I was a kid at school programs. It's definitely not what I think now." -S.D.- December 15, 2008 10:35 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 341 - Junk Mail Dilemma Solved: "Thank you Tasha! Sometimes I receive 20 or more a day... However, all I need is to find the time to call them all! Lots of love and wishes for a lovely peaceful Christmas..." Blessings from every one of us. -Jane S.- White Eagle Lodge December 8, 2008 11:28 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 341 - Junk Mail Dilemma Solved: "Tasha At last, a rational way to begin to let go of this glut. Thanks so much!" Many blessings -Ann K.- December 8, 2008 11:38 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 341 - Junk Mail Dilemma Solved: "That's fabulous so thanks." -Sheila- December 8, 2008 11:41 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 341 - Junk Mail Dilemma Solved: "wonderful advice! thanks much." -Phyllis Galde- December 8, 2008 4:13 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 341 - Junk Mail Dilemma Solved: "Tasha, I think I am the only woman on earth who does not get catalogues galore. Me thinks it's cuz I rarely order anything from them. I like your approach, though. I keep the newsprint circulars we get a dearth of... I use pieces of them to drain bacon in place of using paper towels. I keep a stack of them in a basket on my kitchen counter. Saves me a ton of cash. Your Sunday night messages are something I REALLY relish receiving! It's like getting a cyber hug." Merry Christmas wishing you well -Connie B./ Mother Connie December 7, 2008 9:56 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 339 - Inspiration for Thanksgiving: "absolutely beautiful, one of my favorites to date" much love, -Deb- November 23, 2008 9:03PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 339 - Inspiration for Thanksgiving: "Wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving, Tasha.... and so much love and gratitude for all your inspiring work with Heartwings... -Jane S. and all the family at Saint John's- November 24, 2008 6:02PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 338 - Sorting: "Tasha, you make me giggle! We have THREE storage units full of STUFF we can't use because we don't have room for it...we went from a 4 bedroom house with a double garage and basement to a 2 bedroom house with a single garage and no basement. TALK ABOUT STUFF! We are blessed beyond belief. We live an embarrassment of riches but at least I have the good sense to notice. Well, to be fair: it is HIS stuff; HER stuff; THEIR stuff. It is my mom's stuff, my dad's stuff, his kids' stuff, stuff we accumulated together...etc. So it is not as if we put it all on a credit card one year. I am giggling as I type. You DO have a way of making my heart sing, I do love my life!" God bless you and yours richly forever. -Connie B./Mother Connie- November 16, 2008 10:41PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 338 - Sorting: "Tash, Good topic today. I sent a lot of clothes and shoes and a winter coat from 1991! on to charity. I feel good and still there is much more to get rid of. I like your word, do I cherish it. That is my determiner."
Love and hugs, -Michele- November 16, 2008 10:24AM

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Heartwings Love Notes 337 - Birthday Reflections: "Dear Tasha, Hi. Thanks, as always, for your Heartwings. I am trying to feel positive now, as I read your Heartwings at 3:30 a.m. Having to get up so early in the morning to go to work can put a damper on things, hahaha. I never sleep well when I have to get up so early. Oh well. I am off tomorrow and can sleep in. Thanks again. I always enjoy your thoughts." Love, -Jackie- November 10, 2008 6:33 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 336 - Seeds of joy: "Tasha, You are such a beautiful person for sharing and in your own way teaching, reminding us of our own issues, with each of your Heartwings. I'm so very glad I know you. Even though we don't talk often, you are in my thoughts regularly. My mother was Scorpio and I didn't get along with her so believed Scorpio wasn't good for me. Other Scorpios in my life have often confirmed my thought, but you don't fit that scenario, thankfully. Perhaps because you reveal so much of yourself in Heartwings rather than keeping everything a secret. You let people know you intimately with your writings. Please continue, friend." Hugs, blessings and love, -Jennie- November 4, 2008 5:43 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 336 - Seeds of joy: "That was So beautiful and HELPFUL! I know several people who are walking around with a wounded, frighten, sad child inside them that they don't know how to deal with. Myself included! But I've worked on "self-parenting" and it has had a powerful effect. I know your story will help others. I will forward it to my friends. Thank you so much for your lovely writings!" Take care, -Amy- November 3, 2008 6:32 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 336 - Seeds of joy: "Aw, I wish YOUR inner child could come play paper dolls with MY inner child. We could even have a tea party." Love you, ck "Wishing you well..." -Connie B./Mother Connie- November 3, 2008 7:08 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 336 - Seeds of joy: " Good Morning my dear friend. WOW....did you strike a nerve this morning!!! We are so much alike it is not even funny. I am your story also, I was also an only child which made life very difficult. I cried through most of this, I was reading it to Paul and crying and you are so right, I still struggle with loving that little child inside of me.
Rejection and expectations are still a huge issue for me, when something does not happen that I am looking forward to I am soooo disappointed. I bet this could become another huge topic like the Grandma's Apron??? Bless you my dear friend. I wish I lived down the street from you so we could have a cup of tea together!!." -Sandi- November 3, 2008 9:47 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 335 - A Loving Friend: "Thank you, Tasha, I always look forward to your messages. You must be a wonderful woman." Love, -Jackie- October 26, 2008 11:39 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 335 - A Loving Friend: "Hello My Dear,Your Heartwings does for me what your friend did for you in the garden. I get lifted and find peace. Will be doing today's program with Shelly and look forward to her energy. I am doing ok and continue the walk. Will be in touch,In Joy," -Lois- October 27, 2008 9:50 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 334 - Harvest Of Joy: "I like the image of the Almighty Hand holding yours." Very nice. -Diana W.- October 25, 2008 4:18 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 334 - Harvest Of Joy: "OH Tasha! I am just now delighting in the beauty of which I have just read your Heartwings Oh Joy!! As I continue my own weeding and working in Beauty's garden, I am so very grateful." Much love and blessings always, -Laura F.- October 21, 2008 10:17am

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 334 - Harvest Of Joy: "Once again, beautiful! Thank you so for sharing this with me. Beauty is simply nature's magic I think. I'm so glad it's all around us, just waiting to be noticed." Love, -Jennie- October 20, 2008 2:13am

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 334 - Harvest Of Joy: "Another Winner!" -Connie B. Mother Connie- October 20, 2008 8:20am

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "Thank you for Heartwings. I enjoyed meeting your grandmother in her summer home and feeling the pleasant atmosphere you experienced there. The beauty, the affection, the leisure..." -Marie France- October 19, 2008 3:56pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "May you have happy memories of a grandparent to enjoy and to share. I do have many happy memories of my grandparents. Specially my grand mother on my mother's side. My father's mother was very special to as well. They were two completely different people, however their love for me and my brothers, was equal. My wish is for everyone to have happy memories of their grandparents." -Marria St.M- October 14, 2008 5:07 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "Dear Tasha, I like so much the letter you wrote about your grandmother that I forwarded it to my daughter who is now 40 years old - she spent all her vacations with my mother in France and moved after High School to my mother in order to attend the American College in Paris." -Francoise C.- October 14, 2008 4:56 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "This is my former daughter-in-law Tasha, I think you might be getting inspiration for a whole new book maybe with the way things are in the world we just NEED this???

Note: forwarded message attached.

Friends live within my heart
May the Earth keep you safe
The Sun keep you warm
And the Moon help you to see any harm.
Till we meet again.

Hugs and Blessings -Sandi- October 14, 2008 1:29 PM


Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "Hi Tasha, That was a sweet memory. My favorite was of hot many pies cooling on the window panes every summer welcoming our visit to the 100 acre farm along the wide river in Bow, N.H. My grandmom had a large garden until I was about 10. She passed when I was a teenage I think. Anyways, my aunt Aggie and my Nana were always very sweet. They lived together with my grandfather for as long as I knew them. Your story is a good reminder for me to enjoy my blue willow china set with my grandchildren instead of leaving them packed in storage! Thank you again for sharing." -Sherry B- October 14, 2008 12:27 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "I have some precious memories of my paternal grandmother and her home. She loved birds and designed her tiny backyard to entice them. She could mimic their calls. She always made us drink Apricot Nectar with breakfast. She saved rose petals. She sang funny songs to make us laugh. She loved hiking and camping. We'd listen to Spike Jones 45's in her attic. She called me "Amy Angel". Awwww.....!! I sure do miss her. She was always thrilled when all 7 of us would show up after a long, long drive. She was there when I was born! Beautiful woman. Thanks for you lovely story." Love, -Amy- October 13, 2008 1:00 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "and may we be those grandparents as well !! dance!" -Susan- October 13, 2008 8:17 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: " I have a dear friend who is in prison. He is a Native American who does pointillist art, he is a genius. But that's not ALL the two of you have in common: The stuff each of you creates makes me weep! This is a good thing; it just means that your art forms SPEAK directly to my heart. I just can't wait to meet you one day and give you a real hug. These virtual hugs:{{{}}} are okay but not quite as warm as the real deal. Thanks. I have to fetch a tissue now." -Connie B. Mother Connie- October 12, 2008 11:17 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "Thank you, Tasha, for your beautiful, warm loving memories. And reminding me of my own warm, loving memories of my own Grandmother. ::tight hug:: This Heartwings touched me deeply. Thank you." Love, -Jennie- October 12, 2008 10:51 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 333 - My Grandmother's House: "The one memory that I have of my Grandmother, is when she would come to baby sit. That memory is called Lawrence Welk and his bubble Machine. I also loved going to her apartment in Willimantic. she used to work in a cotton mill and would often have cotton plants in her house that she would give me. And her cats. She had some HUGE fluffy cats. God bless, love, -Donna- October 12, 2008 6:26AM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 331 - Welcome to the Rainbow Bridge: "Such great remindations, Heartwings... From -KH- October 1, 2008 2:53PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 331 - Welcome to the Rainbow Bridge: "Hi Tasha, Really enjoyed the uplift from your latest Heart Wings!  I'm on that Rainbow Bridge with you" Love, -Michele- September 29, 2008 8:36 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 331 - Welcome to the Rainbow Bridge: "How beautiful and somehow you said it better than 'The Secret' ever did !  I love simplicity and gratitude builds more love into everything. I will take heart into your vision and I will also pass it to many others! Bless you and thank you Tasha!" xoxoxo -mE- September 28, 2008 10:06 pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 330 - The Inspiration of Cabbages: "How very touching! Such a beautiful story of love." -Cat - September 21, 2008 8:34 PM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 329 - Changing Times: "Dearest Tasha, I am Joyously aspiring to a path looking similarly as true to myself as you are to yours by the time I'm your age...if I accomplished a quarter of what you have helping and inspiring others - I'd have left a beautiful legacy....and that's what I have to say about that!" -KH- September 15, 2008 5:11 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 329 - Changing Times: "Funny how times and ideas about women's roles have changed since our grandmothers' days, isn't it? One of my grandmothers used to bake pies and deliver them by horse drawn wagon. I remember a pal telling about her grandmother's claim to fame: her 6 foot tall husband neglected to dig a new outhouse in her time frame, so SHE, a 4' 9" lady, dug one on her own and built the door to suit HER size! Ya gotta love Yankee ingenuity and the differences that make us each unique!  I appreciated the word picture you painted of your grandmother.... keep those Heartwings flapping, dear Tasha!" -Connie B. Mother Connie- September 15, 2008 5:11 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 329 - Changing Times: "That was beautiful, Tasha, thank you. You are a very special Lady." From one Lady to another, -Jennie - September 15, 2008 5:11 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 328 - Present Moment Play: "Thank you for this from a person who is too serious!" Love Lia B.- September 13, 2008 12:16 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 327 - The Orange Tool Box: "That was a really good heartwings. I agree. The memories triggered by objects can be very special. Advise certainly lingers when people have moved on. Thank you for that. Glad that you are still in my life - even though it's through the internet. One day we will meet again. -Cat- September 1, 2008 4:56 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 327 - The Orange Tool Box: "Thanks for these Tasha! You do a super job and it's a great reminder of what really counts." -Monica M.- September 1, 2008 6:19 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 326 - Another Day Another Lesson Learned: "A really wonderful message! Thank you Tasha." Blessings and love -Annie. O'S- Aug 18, 2008 12:36 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes in General: "Thanks again for brightening my days with your words of wisdom from your every-day life experiences. I love how you are such a positive thinker. Reading your emails often lifts my mood and reminds me that I have many blessings in my life that sometimes I take for granted or don't take the time to appreciate." Thank you. -A.S- Aug 18, 2008 10:49 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 326 - Another Day Another Lesson Learned: "Tasha, This is a beautiful message, one I need too. Thank you for writing these." -Monica M.- Aug 17, 2008 8:31 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 325 - Doing and Undoing: "BRAVO. This is so important!" -Lisa G.- Aug 10, 2008 10:54 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 324 - The Umbrella In The Car: "Excellent analogy." Love -Carol Ann- Aug 4, 2008 6:22 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 323 - An Odd Sort Of Blessing: "This was a wonderful heartwings. I think all people have a tendency to focus on the negative and the can't haves and the can't do's. And it is true that usually we have a long list of can do's and can haves that we seem to chose to ignore. Thank you for that reminder. -Cat L.- Jul 28, 2008 5:57 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 323 - An Odd Sort Of Blessing: "Because of rising food/fuel prices we have been 'restricted' to eating even MORE modestly...we feel BLESSED because we are able to adapt and we have so many resources to be grateful about.
Reading about your restrictions makes me know all over again that you and I have much more in common than we have to separate us!" I'm so glad there is you cuz I love you madly! ;-) "Wishing you well..." -Connie B. Mother Connie- Jul 27, 2008 10:32 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 323 - An Odd Sort Of Blessing: "Dear Tasha, thank you for this insightful informational story. I understand all too well when you give negative energy toward something it comes back at you trifold, If you give positive energy to something it flourishes outward and back. If you give no energy to the situation it lies dormant. Have a wonderful day and let everything today flourish :) " -Christine- Jul 28, 2008 9:11 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 323 - An Odd Sort Of Blessing: "What a great story! Thank you for sharing! I too, have many restrictions." -Granny Moon-Jul 27, 2008 6:09 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 322 - The Joy of Flowers: "Dear Tasha, Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed this colorful note. I, too, am a lover and grower of flowers. I can imagine all these colors and wonderful flowers and people you write about! Thanks also for your contribution to Daily Zen; we deeply appreciate those of you who find it in your hearts to help us run this service. I now am on my own deck looking out at the glorious purple clematis and delphinium that are still blooming full. I divided my red and white geraniums this spring and they are still in my plant nursery getting ready to rebloom. Makes one's heart just sing with gratitude!" Have a continuing colorful and fragrant summer ahead. In gratitude, -Elana- Jul 13, 2008 7:55 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 321 - The Blessing of Forgiveness: "Hi Tasha, Great message today....come to think of it my Nana always said you have such a pretty face if only you would lose weight. (as she was baking another chocolate lemon filled cake. I NEED to lose weight and have off and on all my life. I lose it and gain it all back plus more. I am working on Forgiveness and Anger and Loving myself it is quite the journey." Hugs and Blessings -Sandi M.- Jul 13, 2008 7:55 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 321 - The Blessing of Forgiveness: "Thank you, Tasha. You are so wonderful to remind us of these things."  HUGS -Jennie- Jul 13, 2008 6:10 PM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 318 - Small Presents: "Hi Tasha....This one is especially timely for me!! It is funny how we can relate to like circumstances... 99% of the time I read your notes right away, but I put this off until today as we have had prospective buyers looking at our property to buy, so I have cleaning all week. We are hopefully moving back over nearer the coast for a number of reasons.. Anyway, I really smiled when I did read this just now, as yesterday I was cleaning places that had not been cleaned for a long while, and grumbling a bit to myself....Then suddenly I stopped and had my big moment of what you refer to as an "attitude of gratitude"...noting to myself how fortunate I am to have places to clean (like window ledges full of bugs and pollen between the windows and the screens.)....AND to have the ability to clean them still!! ... You have a marvelous way of conveying your messages, and it is so delightful when they totally coordinate with recent real life happenings in my life too....Yeah for you!!!! I hope you continue to discover the simple pleasures too..." Love and hugs -Hannah C.- Jun 26, 2008 1:27 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 318 - Small Presents: "Thanks ! That's how I feel last thing at night when I prepare the coffee-making for the following morning. " -Bill C.- Jun 22, 2008 7:25 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 318 - Small Presents: "I enjoy cutting up all my veggies and thinking how good for me they are. I also have a feeling of satisfaction hanging up clothes on the line." -Judy A.- Jun 23, 2008 11:28 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 318 - Small Presents: "Dear Tasha, I want to tell you that I have really appreciated your last message about an "attitude to gratitude". It really helps. I am experiencing it now. In taking care of my mother I am trying to transform this experience in something that can be good also for myself. I will write write you again about this subject." Love and hugs -Donatella F. Italy - Jun 23, 2008 4:20 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 317 - Love Lasts: "Good Morning Tasha, I just read your Heartwings article and I have to tell you, this was so touching, very well written. You and I are both in this same rocky boat together at the same time. Funny, when you spoke of your dad waving to you, I have to tell you that my mother has been seeing my dad and asking the nurses where can my husband stay. I know that she has to be visiting him while she sleeps. My mother is showing signs, to me at least, that the transition has or is about to begin. I just wanted to tell you how moving your newsletter was. EXCELLENT JOB !!!" Love -Linda T- Jun 17, 2008 7:45 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 317 - Love Lasts: "Tasha, This one is beautiful - it made me cry. I'm so happy for the peace you have found with your Mother's situation. And I pray that when her time comes that your Dad truly is there to help welcome her to the other side, as I'm sure he will be. :-) God bless and I hope to see you soon. Until then - know how thankful I am to be able to share in your peace and wisdom." Love much, -Tara G.- Jun 16, 2008 10:58 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 317 - Love Lasts: "Tash, You are so sweet to write such a beautiful and wise sentiment about your mother and dad. I believe the real communication does occur "in between the lines" sort of speak, such as that thought of your dad. They say the veil is very thin in between worlds, theirs and ours." -Michelle Mc.- Jun 16, 2008 11:37 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 317 - Love Lasts: "Tasha, my sweet, if ever I can read your offerings sans tissues I'll be sure to let you know. My own mother and I were extremely close and I miss her every day but I also giggle every single day about something or other that was meaningful to us. My special needs son lives in a group home 2 hours away and we talk on the phone every day. Not a day goes by but what one of us says to the other, "That's a Grandma Pieper thing, isn't it?" Your connections with your family make my own seem all the more precious. I love you, Tasha Halpert. And I am so glad there is you." Hugs -Connie B. (Mother Connie) - Jun 16, 2008 3:50 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 317 - Love Lasts: "Tasha, my mother is 91 and is in a nursing home with extremely good care, as it is a local place. She too, is not all there, and it just breaks my heart. You and I both must try to stay strong, as this is one of our hard parts of life. I read somewhere that there are two things that are the hardest of all. Birth and Death. Life is in between. :) I just want you to know that I really enjoy your love notes and it is obvious that they are from your heart." May God Bless you dear one. -Mary- Jun 15, 2008 7:14 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 317 - Love Lasts: "That was beautiful, Tasha. Your own inner beauty shines through your writings. I believe your father was there with you, showing himself to you and sending you so much love. Yes, he's waiting for your mother and yes, you will be visited often by both of them. Many in spirit send you love for your kindnesses over the years." Much love you to. -Jennie- Jun 15, 2008 10:12 PM
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 316 - Childhood Joys: "That's just beautiful. Thanks, Tasha!" -Jen W.- Jun 9, 2008 6:17 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 316 - Childhood Joys: "That was so charming. Thank you! I'm going to pass it on to a few of my friends." -Cat- Jun 9, 2008 1:12 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 316 - Childhood Joys: "Hi Tasha, your Heartwings is very memorable, and heartwarming, as always." -Jackie B.- Jun 8, 2008 9:20 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 315 - Having a Slow Day: "My take on this is that my ancestors slaved so I could have this vignette. I feel guilty and I shouldn't. I'm capable of more, this I know is true. But few people in this country are putting on the breaks to what is madness and mania. I'm glad Stephen is encouraging you to take this step. I hope you find value in the delight of decision for desire's sake alone. I get that same feeling of well being when I cross stuff off a list, but there is no comparison to the inspiration that unfolds when I'm free to follow that which intrigues me in the moment." -Lisa G.- Jun 2, 2008 12:14 AM

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Re: Your Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life: "This weekend has finally given me a bit of time to read leisurely and watch the birds. What is so notable is that David saw your book and flipped through it and asked how I got it :) I told him the story and maybe for the first time he realized that you can make real friends here. Both of my girls know about you and love your book. I hope that one day we can meet in person and share hugs and ideas. You are a gem and I feel very blessed that you are in my world." Hugs -Ame-  May 26, 2008 9:50 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 314 - Eat The Strawberry: "Thanks for always putting ripe berries in my path Tasha." Xo -Mary LR- May 26, 2008 8:51 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 314 - Eat The Strawberry: "What a lovely message Tasha... Bless you!" -Jane S.- May 27, 2008 9:47 AM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 313 - Little By Little We Learn: "Hi Tasha, I had the same cloth bag struggle! One day I saw "Envirosax" on an internet site and ordered them. They're parachute fabric and five come in a tiny little pouch that fit in my purse. The bags are quite large and hold at least the equivalent of two plastic bags. I've carried them for almost two years and have had so many people ask "where did you get those?" because of their bright graphic prints. Now I use my cloth bags for library books and to hold all the random items that are in my car. My son is going to get a set for his July birthday. On the day after Thanksgiving my daughter-in-law, her mom and I went out to the stores (crazy time!) and Jolene was charmed by the bags I kept pulling out of my purse - "what are you, a magician?" she laughed! And you're right - it's good to have a few plastic bags for other uses. Unfortunately I'm seeing way too many people without cloth bags in the stores. I'm not sure people are as committed to environmentalism as we were in the 'olden days'. We're having a gorgeous spring. Hope you are, too." Love, -Candi- May 29, 2008 7:30 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 313 - Little By Little We Learn: "You always touch my heartstrings and cause my heart to sing...Thank you again. BTW, I have joined a Book Lovers Club and I'm thinking your book needs to enjoy the spotlight with a review. We are a tiny group and one of our most voracious readers is 92 (she is our hostess). The others are retired. I guess the next in age would be 86. I am the youngest at age 33!" Wishing you well. -Connie B. aka Mother Connie- May 22, 2008 10:08 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 313 - Little By Little We Learn: "Thanks, Tasha...I'm about where you are with the water thing...yes - it's good to give ourselves credit even when we remember a little late!" love, -Kim F.- May 21, 2008 1:03 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 312 - My Mother Is Leaving: 'I also know that regardless how far away she may drift she is anchored forever in my heart and I will always love her.'

"I like very much how you said this. On mothers day I didn't want to go out with my children I just wanted to visit my mothers grave. My son took me their and we had the best time digging up the grass around the stone and making it look cared for with planted flowers. We didn't go prepared with tools and their was a man we thought was a worker on the cemetery and he loaned us tools. After thanking him so much for the loan of them found he and his wife were their doing the same thing.  They came over and checked out our affords and said it looked so much better.  And they commented others should remember those that are no longer with us to show you still care and that they are forever in our heart." Blessing to You also Hugs -Elizabeth F.- May 13, 2008 8:39 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 312 - My Mother Is Leaving: "Dear Tasha, You story about your mother made me think back to the last couple of years of my father’s life. It was eerily similar to what you describe about your mother. He did not know us any more…even when we went to see him. But, he had not forgotten to wag his finger at me and told me I had to be the best at whatever I was doing. It’s the thing about my dad I remember the most…I was to be perfect! Never did live up to his expectations and never will. Born in 1904, he died before his birthday in 1996. Thanks for your emails. Sending my love to you! -Adelle N.- May 12, 2008 6:20 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 312 - My Mother Is Leaving: "Lovely message. i do remember my grandmother fading just like that." -Cathy T.- May 12, 2008 2:40 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 312 - My Mother Is Leaving: "Tasha, How beautifully written!! This is how I feel sometimes with my husband. This is SO touching, and wonderful. Thank you for writing it and sharing it. " Love, -Jeanie- May 12, 2008 6:20 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 312 - My Mother Is Leaving: "That was truly a beautiful thoughtful Heartwings." thank you -Cat- May 11, 2008 11:01 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 312 - My Mother Is Leaving: "Tasha, I just got back from visiting my mother, who is in a Nursing Home, and she is 91 yr. old. She kept asking me how I had found her. She was there with me one day and the next she was in another place. My heart cries for my mother to come back, but I know she is on her journey, and I will just have to let her go. Why is life so hard sometimes?" -Mary- May 11, 2008 10:37 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "Great words Tasha!! ....How true...... I have taught one grandson to knit and done quilting with a granddaughter...She loves to sew her own clothes anyway...Luckily we had opportunities to teach all of our kids skills to be pretty self-sufficient if need be...building, repairing, veggie gardening etc.... My sweet 12 yr old grandson who knits was so excited last summer when he could pick his own carrots, and beans...My son and he had a tiny little garden about 6'by6', but that's all it takes! Our daughter lives next to an organic sheep and cattle farm so her kids can work and learn there. You are so right about handing down skills to the next generation!!". love and hugs -Hannah C.- May 5, 2008 6:06 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "This is sweet, Tasha...I'll always remember my friend's mother teaching me to hand sew and tie knots when I was, oh 5 or 6 in our "Bluebird" group (pre campfire girls!)...I loved it and have loved teaching my children too. Pace loves to sew - he went to work with his dad today - much more interested in "real stuff", like what we do all day than going to school and "doing the same things over and over again"...balance, balance, balance..." love to you, -Kim F.- May 5, 2008 10:06 AM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "I used to teach Rebecca stitches with yarn and a plastic needle on the soft plastic trays meat is packed on." Xo -Mary L.- May 4, 2008 10:07 PM

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 311 - Who Will Teach Us?: "Interesting thoughts." -Jen W.- May 4, 2008 9:18 PM

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "Tasha! Once again "you're in my head"!

The other day I was pulling handfuls of "Creeping Charlie" out of flower beds and what lawn we do have...we minimize "real grass" and encourage domestic ground covers.  "Charlie" is so prolific and really, yes, very pretty with the little round leaves and purple flowers. When I came inside I told my husband that this weed probably contains the cure for cancer or another serious disease, and who would know? We see it as undesirable, and that's that. This is a neighbor's yard, prolific with wild violets and yes, those happy yellow flowers." Enjoy this beautiful spring! Love, -Candi- April 30th 2008 4:08pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I do love your writing, Tash. ...the growth doesn't stop... Gotta get some dandelions for my salads...." -Eileen J.- April 29th 2008 9:16pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I too, adored dandelions. And, my favorite memory is my neighborhood girlfriends, Viola, Gladys, Venla, and I would pick tons each morn and float the blossoms in a large metal washtub like a rose bowl effect, and then we'd take the stems and make chain links and each summer we'd at least make a chain that would go clear around the block on the sidewalk. We would feel such fulfillment, I know not why?" -Sheila D.- April 29th 2008 3:51pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I agree with you wholeheartedly! The girls bring me vases full of them and I love it!" -Wendy R.- April 29th 2008 6:02am

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "I never knew all this about dandelions! I have learned something new today! :) " -Judy- April 28th 2008 3:45pm CDT

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 310 - The Joy of Dandelions: "Wonderful! The beauty of the 'weed'!" -Jen W.- April 28th 2008 2:46pm

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "That was wonderful advice you gave me Tasha whom I in turn shared it with a friend of mine who was stressed about her in-laws who have money issues. Thank you again and I know you'll be hearing a lot from this newsletter from other moms. Bless you sweetie. You an angel in disguise. No...you are just an angel that everyone sees!!!" Love you. -Chris- April 14th 2008 2:12pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "That was a wonderful Heartwings. Tough to execute in the moment but wonderful to be reminded. It is one of my most difficult personality traits to resist. I tell myself in moments of confrontation - "do not engage, do not engage." I hope someday I will learn this and execute it without conscious thought." Miss you. Thank you for your Heartwings. -Cat- April 13th 2008 7:22pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "I am always astonished at the way your topics mesh with my life. Last week one of my husband's grand nephews, 24, took his own life with no warning to anyone. We have been fairly crushed and your note was just dear and hit my heart where I needed a Tasha hug." THANK YOU. Hugs, -Connie B. aka Mother Connie- April 13th 2008 6:37pm

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 308 - Just Breathe Light: "How very true. I've learned the same thing over the years, but not always an easy thing to do." -Daniel B.- April 13th 2008 5:22pm

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Re: Tasha's Guest Appearance on Rita Schiano's blog talk radio show 'Talk to me': "I know that whatever you do with your writings, they will grow and continue to touch many. I see several more books/CDs/etc." Hugz, -Julie R.- April 10th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 307 - The Fountain of Joy: "This is so lovely. I feel so moved by your writings." -Robyne- April 8th 2008

Re: Tasha's Guest Appearance on Rita Schiano's blog talk radio show 'Talk to me': "Dearest Tasha, I just listened to most of the talk...How wonderful! What an inspiration you are and how dearly esteemed I hold you in my heart!!!" Thanks for all you do Love -Kim F.- April 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 307 - The Fountain of Joy: "Very well written!!! bravo!" god bless. -Donna S.- April 6th 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 306 - Dreams Can Come True: "HI, Tasha. I just wanted to thank you for yet another timely Heartwings. As is usually, the case, this one really hit the spot. My husband and I seem to be going through midlife crises - at the same time! - and we're trying to figure out just what it is we wish for our future, individually and for both of us together. Thanks for the reminder to be patient and maybe even a little bit flexible :)" I hope all is as well with you as it seems. -Donna S.- Mar 31st 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 305 - The Message Is Love: "A wonderful message Tasha...I too am so glad that spring is here....or in snowy NH almost here!!....We had the tiniest member of the family here for Easter with her folks ....10th grandchild who will be a year old in April....I am happy that your Easter was special too...." Love and hugs -Hannah C.- Mar 25th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 305 - The Message Is Love: "Dear Tasha, Thank you for your love message. I am in vacation in Tunisia and I wanted to wish you a very Happy Easter yesterday but could not access a computer." -Francoise C.- Mar 24th 2008

Re:  Heartwings Love Notes 304 - The New Light of Spring: "I have had a VERY difficult week, full of tears, stress, fear, all manner of ugly. Your cleaning essay was a balm to my sorry soul!" THANKS. -C.K-  Mother Connie Mar 16th 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 302 - The Gift of Food: "You absolutely turned my mind around regarding food. I've said this before... Before you I had no fascination for vegetables. You made healthy eating delicious. Something I'd never known prior. Just wish your kitchen was around the block! I'm pretty good but I'm more a creative salad person, a capable balanced meal coordinator, but still seemingly allergic to recipes thus it's always the same thing, over and over and over." -Lisa G.- Mar 3rd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 302 - The Gift of Food: "I, too, love cooking; so glad Stan enjoys cleaning up! Had a marvelous time in California though not much sunshine. Made our own..." -Sheila D.- Mar 3rd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 302 - The Gift of Food: "Hi Tasha, It’s interesting how different people do or do not enjoy cooking. I think I’m more like your mother though at times during my life I tried some things my mother ever did. She was a mashed potato, meat and creamed vegetable kind of cook…very basic. Only in her later years did she explore other recipes, etc. Now, I don’t care about cooking much. My husband Steve, however loves to cook so I let him. We work together on large meals for guests, etc. I enjoy making the salads and baking the pies. Just a little commentary from the now “senior” Mrs. N. Sending my love and wishes for a great week!" Hugs, -Adelle N.- Mar 3rd 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Hello Tasha, Wanted to take some time here to tell you how much I enjoyed reading this letter about your son. What wonderful memories you have of him and how he lives on! I have the same experience with my Grandmother's memory. She taught me so many wonderful things, like how to sew, and I have a special family altar if you will where her picture and my great grandmother reside. I lived with them both for the first 2 years of life and have strong bonds with both of these strong women. Just wanted you to know I vibed especially strong with your shared story. Some people are just angels in our lives, are they not?" Warmly, -Elana- Mar 1st 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Tasha, Thanks for this lovely, lovely Heartwings message. Chris Arroll's birthday was also in February. I am writing a poem for him to be published in "Spare Change" newspaper. His mother is depending on me it seems to memorialize him or coordinate some sort of service. I wish I could be as graceful with the heavy changes in life as you are; particularly seeing the beauty in a loved one's memory instead of suffering the loss with resentment, self-pity and all those negative emotions. That has been my tendency. I tend to resist and, as I am learning, the resistance only wears me down. Here's to memorializing our loved ones in positive ways and making our own lives meaningful to others." Much love at this time of remembrance and growth, -Julie- Feb 24th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Precious...I'm going to start a carrot top to remember him by. Blessings and love to you and Stephen. He must have been a wonderful boy." Love, -Candi- Feb 28th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "Tasha... I remember part of your poem, of which I have a copy, written at your son's anniversary which I will never forget.....

"Feeling this love
I know it as both his and mine,
And him as one with it.
Not in his grave,
But singing in the soil....

Dear son, you loved the earth
With all your heart,
I never knew how much before.
Now I too share that love;
Thank you so very much, beloved son."

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Tasha... With love, -Jane S.- Feb 27th 2008
Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "This is just so beautiful! It really touched my heart being a mother of four adult kids myself. The pain of losing one of them is too unbearable to even try to imagine so instead I will call them and tell them how grateful I am and how much I love them." Thanks again for touching my heart! Hugs -Cherie- Feb 24th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 301 - Growing With Love: "The Angels are always in charge of your messages. I just got word that one of my email buds' just had two friends who were murdered. I fwded this to him in the hope that it will help him find a place of healing." Did I mention I love you MADLY? Oh, yes, dear Tasha. -Connie B.- Feb 24th 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Congratulations on #300!!!! Good for you. I save all of them in a special folder... Here's to your many more!" hugs -Hannah C.- Feb 19th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Dear Tasha, Heartwings has come a long way! 300 issues, wow! I am so happy that you--and Heartwings--have reached this milestone. Your many faithful readers no doubt concur!." Your loving daughter, -Laura- Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Dear Tasha, congratulations for your 300th Love Note and for your constance and generosity. I enjoy your Love Notes, a warm a gentle presence in my life." Angela told me that you are coming to Italy February-March, I am looking forward to seeing you soon. -Donatella F.- Italy Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "Yeah!, congratulations Mom on number 300. We are getting on a boat tonight which will take us up the Amazon river starting Tuesday afternoon. All is well, hope you have 300 more Heartwings love notes in you at least. Love, -Chris and Gabrielle- Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: "I always value and look forward to receiving Heartwings." Blessings, -Lynette T.- Feb 18th 2008

Re: Heartwings: "Dear Tasha, We are glad you received positive feedback about Heartwings. We hope you will never lose faith in your writing. It's rare to hear much from readers except here and there--but you do good work and we encourage you to keep it up!" Love, Dr's. Alex & Annellen Simpkins Feb 18th 2008
Re: Heartwings Love Notes 300 - Another Milestone: " Congratulations Tasha on over 300 Issues of Heartwings Love Notes." Lots of Love -Doc D.- Feb 18th 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 299 - My Always Valentine: "This was such a neat message! Neat because it is your lives. Neat because it is our lives. Oh, to be with someone you can love unconditionally is fantastic. We too, disagree on things and we word things so that we don’t hurt the other’s feelings. That goes a long way in a relationship! My Stephen says your Stephen spells his name correctly! We both enjoyed your send." Love and hugs, -Adelle N.- Feb 10th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 299 - My Always Valentine: "That is absolutely beautiful. The two of you have my undying admiration. Have a glorious Valentines day!" Hugs -Cherie- Feb 10th 2008

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Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Hi Tasha, Yes, I continue to receive and read Heartwings! I always look forward to reading your wise insights into life, so keep me on the list!" Love and Hugs, -Sherri M.- Feb 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Dear Tasha, Yes I am receiving your weekly Love Notes and it is with great pleasure that I am reading them." With all my best regards. -Francoise C.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "I am always wanting to receive Heartwings! Seems like I am getting it regularly so it's all good here with me. Thank you for taking the time to check up on me to see if it was getting here." I am truly grateful for Heartwings! -Cherie- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Please don't take me off the list! I love reading it every week. It usually strikes a chord and always gives me insight." Much love & light, -Deb W.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Hi Tasha,I get Heartwings, and love reading them! Thanks for all your beautiful writing and warming thoughts and insightful sharing..." Peace, -Susan W.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Hi Tasha! I so look forward to reading your Heartwings each time they arrive and often forward them to others. Keep me on the list!" Love to you -Melanie S.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings (A Question to readers about receiving emails and subscriptions): "Yes we are receiving Love Notes and love it. On many a day it is exactly what I need to adjust my outlook and mood and I am grateful to receive them." Love, -Wendy R.- Feb 6th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 298 - Loving Myself Enough: "Hello Wise one, another wise passage..!" Love and Hugs, -Lisa- Feb 4th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 298 - Loving Myself Enough: "Ah, healing stories, I just love them. Being a nurse you know I have been around all degrees of imbalance in health. What can I say? I am still seeking and studying the elements that create and maintain health. I have had family members with such challenging medical problems it has prevented me from coming to any conclusions too quickly. Other than there is a unique healing process for each person and elements that go into creating health. I have been humbled more than once when what I thought would help actually made things worse. I should have been a medical intuitive and things would have been much easier.... I agree in essence the greatest thing we can do is to LISTEN to the body....and heart...the keys are all there." Thanks for sharing this, Warmly, -Elana- The Daily Zen.com Feb 4th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 298 - Loving Myself Enough: "Dear Tasha, I want to thank you for your Heartwings. They are very special, and always speak to me." -Jackie- Feb 3rd 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 297 - Tender Treatment: "Again - a parallel.  This time though your message came a few days before I found that similarity and used your fine example. I woke up at 4 am with a vague discomfort in my throat and stomach, then chills. Ordinarily I would have been in the office for my ten-hour Wednesday but as I assessed my symptoms I remembered Heartwings. Like you I fight discomfort! At age 61, though, my desk relatively clean, 25 sick days a year blessedly unused, I picked up the laptop and sent an email to the office. Snuggled in the bedcovers, good dogs warming me, I slept until 11:30. Dennis left coffee in the microwave for me to heat up. An email from work brought a message of concern and hope for quick healing. And now, dear Tasha, I think it might be time for another nap!" Blessings and love, -Candi- Jan 30th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 297 - Tender Treatment: "Hi Tasha, I deeply appreciated this issue of Heartwings. It is getting easier for me to access my heart chakra. For many years I have struggled to feel deeply a connection there. I need to spend more time in meditation with an emphasis on my heart chakra. Your Heartwings reminded me this morning to pay attention and reach out and acknowledge you for reminding me through your work." Thanks for all you do! Peace, -Evan M.- Jan 28th 2008

In Response to Tasha's Heartwings Needs You (Email) - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life Book: "Tasha, I sent you a mail order for 3 books that you should be getting shortly. I look forward to getting them and sharing with my beloved friends." Keep up the great work. You are a blessing to many! -Brenda B.- Jan 23rd 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 296 - Evidence of Friendship: "SO true…and sometimes we forget there are a lot of friends out there who care and love us. You always seem to hit on great topics in ways we can all understand. Thank you for Heartwings…more importantly, thank you for your wonderful friendship." Love and hugs, -Adelle N.- Jan 22nd 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 295 - Thoughts On Pomegranates: "Nice. I like some of your new themes and current experiences. Keeps things interesting." Love, -Laura L.- Jan 14th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 295 - Thoughts On Pomegranates: "So dear. Just like you. I love the way you take the mundane and elevate it to life lessons. Can't WAIT to get my book, replete with your precious energy!" Hugs n Kisses, -Mother Connie-  C.K.B  Jan 14th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 295 - Thoughts On Pomegranates: "Tasha, That was a very amusing anecdote. I enjoyed it!" -Jen W.- Jan 14th 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "Dearest Tasha, this is a great Heartwings entry, as always - so much wisdom to share with everybody from your heart. - can't always believe everything we think!" Love, -Kim F.- Jan 10th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "What a beautiful and wonderfully understanding message Tasha... Thank you..." With our love, -Jane S.- Jan 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "Tasha, Just read your message and you are so right about code I will have to pay more attention to what is really being said instead of the words being said. It is not always easy to pay that much attention but you are right it is needed. Only good can come from it." -Brittha B.- Jan 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "I had to comment on that Heartwings, I felt it was the best you have ever written, I knew you were very smart, but didn't realize how insightful you are!!! I loved it, and now, when I hear something that doesn't make sense to me, and the wording could upset me, I'll think about the way it was presented, and that possibly there was another way to translate what someone has said to me.. and I'll be careful what I say to others, also." Many hugs, -Abby- Jan 7th 2008

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 294 - Is That What You Meant To Say?: "Dearest Tasha, You are right on in this writing! We often don’t really say what we mean or are thinking. Next time I’ll try to listen more closely to someone. Thanks for all your wisdom and heart of gold!" Love, -Adelle N.- Jan 7th 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 293 - Resolutions for 2008: "The light from those that love you protects you from those that know not what they do." -Lady Fuschia - Jan 1, 2008

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 293 - Resolutions for 2008: "Thanks for sharing your resolutions. Much food for thought here." -Shelia D.- December 30th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 292 - Unwrapping The Christmas Present: "Nicely said. Truly the present is a present." Merry and a joyful X-Mas  -Bill C.- December 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 292 - Unwrapping The Christmas Present: "So very true, dear friend Tasha.  It is so good for me to read this now." Merry Christmas !  -Laura F.-  December 26th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace (this is a follow-up to message immediately below): "Oh, Tasha! I was able to share this with my guys in the Toastmasters Club (Tecumseh State Correctional Institution) and they were VERY attentive. They gave the piece long loud applause and as I returned to my seat one of the prisoners asked if he could have a copy of it to send to his wife and children for Christmas! Your words came at an auspicious time, considering some of the issues that have popped up for the guys as they work on their skills in speaking and leadership. You are a gift from God. I'm SO GLAD there is YOU." Thanks again, Dear Heart. -Big Hugs from -Connie B.- and "my guys"- December 17th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace: "My Dear Tasha, I work with prisoners at a State facility to mentor them in a Toastmasters, Int'l Club I would like to take and share this with them. This is a message that will resonate with each one of the men who participate in this endeavor." Love and Hugs, Mother Connie -Connie B.- December 16th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace: "Excerpt from part of Heartwings Love Notes 291 'Seeming slights and insults may stem from misconceptions. Bitterness lodged in the heart that influences perception may simply be old baggage left from childhood, unknowingly carried with us as we have grown'. Your wise words leave me quiet & contemplative." Thank you.... -Deb W.- December 17th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 291 - The Season Of Peace: "Excerpt from part of Heartwings Love Notes 291 'This season revolves around the birth of the new and the letting go of the old. The light that is born in the darkness returns. It brings life to the frozen ground; it rekindles the spirit of joy in every heart. As I fill my heart with peace I prepare a place for the light to dwell. The old unfulfilled expectations now no longer cloud my vision. I greet with love and joy the child who brings us the season of peace'. It is such a shame that we can not do this on a daily basis. To wait a full year, well, what a waste of time. -Donna-  December 17th 2007

Re: Heartwings New Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life: Synopsis of correspondence between Tasha and Joan Wester Anderson. "Dear Tasha, I finally had the pleasure of sitting down with your book, and I really liked it. It’s so many different things, a book of poetry and dreaming, along with practical guidance and an air of comfort all around it. You did a good job! It’s on my night stand, especially when I need to do deep breathing; thanks so much for sharing it." -Joan-  December 9th 2007. Joan Wester Anderson is a best selling author and lecturer of several books such as Guardian Angels, Forever Young, please visit her website and read more about her at: www.joanwanderson.com/about-the-author.htm

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Re: Tasha's Writings - Heartwings Website, and books: "Hi Tasha, Thanks for your email,  I visited your site, and found it beautiful. I'll look for your books. I invite you to visit my blog, RoySorrelsTheWritingCoach.blogspot.com  and to take a look at the two guest writer appearances (C.M. Mayo and PK Allen)... I'd love to have a guest appearance from you--any aspect of writing that you'd like to write about. I can't pay you for your words, but can provide a link from the blog to your site. Anyway, I wish you well and more success with your writing career... you seem to be doing very well indeed! " Best wishes, -Roy Sorrels- December 3rd, 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 289 - A Death In The Family: "Hello, how very appropriate today. This is the 10th anniversary of my mother's passing. Always a sad day, but more so on a rainy day in the cemetery, I suppose.  I have also forwarded your Love Notes to one of our groups within GoddessSchool.  Merry Part. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MerryPart/ I felt it was an important group, many of us being in the Baby Boomer generation, losing parents, spouses, friends, to death, strokes, Alzheimer's etc.  Something to help." Big hugs!!! Blessed Be -Granny Moon- December 3rd, 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 289 - A Death In The Family: "Tasha, What a way you have with words. We've been to two Celebrations of Life in the last two weeks, both unexpected, and your words are indeed true." -Sheila D- December 2nd, 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 289 - A Death In The Family: "Thanks so much Tasha, this one especially speaks to me." -Ann K.- December 2nd, 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 288 - The Last of The Gold: "Dearest Tasha, The leaves can go away but not our memory of them. Insightful. There are many people/events/things in our lives that are gone yet the memories of them keeps them alive." Thank you for Heartwings! Lots of love, -Adelle- November 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 287 - Giving Thanks for All: "As always your writing touches me and I love the way you celebrate your humanity. While I've not let a pumpkin "go" I certainly have done that with fruit. Oh, the banana that lay in the bottom of the bowl on top of the refrigerator!! At least it's icky rot was contained while yours baptized your kitchen floor!" Blessings and love, in thanksgiving for your talented and gentle heart, -Candi- November 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 287 - Giving Thanks for All: "I am told that true art creates tears and goose bumps when it resonates with the beholder. So, Tasha, dear, you really must consider including tissues and sweaters with your precious offerings. I love you 4EVER." Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving, -Connie K- November 18th 2007

Re: Heartwings New Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life: "Tasha, you are truly an inspiration.  I'm so excited to get my own copy of the book soon. You have always been a beacon, shining through the thick fog and turbulent waters of depression and fear, guiding us and reminding us that hope remains eternal. I know that we all have times when we feel like a black hole and have nothing to live for, let alone anything to give to others in need. Yet that instant when we turn away from our darkness and summon up light and love to help another, we see how foolish we've been, hiding inside ourselves, ruminating over imagined flaws and weaknesses, and we open our eyes and our hearts to one in need, we realize why we are here. Then the darkness vanishes, leaving only light. and the immense power of love and caring. You taught me this. A lesson that has improved my life in so many ways. It's a gift I will always treasure. God Bless YOU!" With love and great appreciation, -Amy- November 13th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 286 - Another Year Another Mile: "Wonderfully put!!! Last night...or early this morning...when I couldn't sleep I began to think about all the blessings I have. My thoughts were not that distant from how you express it in Heartwings. And you are absolutely right . I appreciate how having cloudy days help to make the sunny ones even better. Thanks, dear friend. You are one of the blessings in my life!!!" Love and hugs, -Adelle- November 12th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 285 - The New Baby: "Congratulations, Tasha, on being a great grandma... hard to believe... Very nicely written piece, too. I can feel the love you have for that little guy, and your appreciation of your place of the generations in your family." All my best, -Scott- Nov 7th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 284 - The View From My Window: "That was so nice, I just had to send it to a bunch of friends! You write so beautifully. You can take a reader to a lovely place with your descriptions and make us smile." Thanks so much for your creativity!  Love, -Amy- Oct 29th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 283 - A String of Pearls: "I love the comparison as each of your Heartwings Love Notes are Pearls of Wisdom I add to my necklace of Life." -Julie R.- Oct 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 283 - A String of Pearls: "Hi Tasha, Your Heartwings writings are getting better an better! Thanks for the amazing pearls. You have an elegant way of bringing the smallest parts of our lives to a thoughtful learning moment." -Lia B.- Oct 23rd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 282 - A Mothers Love: "Hi Tasha, This was a very nice Heartwings, as they all are. It brought back bittersweet memories of my beloved Grandparents' last years. (Both of my parents died many years ago--they were both in their 50's.) For the last several years my grandmother didn't know who I was, and it was not only difficult to visit her and have a conversation with her, but heartbreaking for me as well, because we had always been so close. I think my Grandfather knew me, but he had had several strokes, and couldn't talk, but he did react to me. My Grandmother was always very sweet, and happy to see me, although she did not know me from one moment to the next. But I know that we shall be together one day, and I look forward to it. OK, enough of that, or I shall cry." -Jackie- Oct 16th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Honoring The Harvest: "Fall is, indeed, amazing...thanks for the well-written reminder !" -Bill C.- Oct 8th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Patience Training: "AMEN to this one..." *smile* -Tara G.- Oct 4th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Patience Training: "I've been online only one minute expecting your Heartwings and here it came. Always a treasure of inner wisdom that you've gained." L & L -Shelia D.- Oct 1st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 280 - Patience Training: "Really especially wise one, dear Tasha. Thank you!" Love, -Brenda L- Oct 1st 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real: "LOVE this. I always think that fear is the work of evil, trying to turn us away from the light." -Loveallcreation- Sept 27th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real: "What a beautiful Heartwing ! I couldn't agree more." -Cat- Sept 26th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real: "Tash, Such a needed antidote for all of this stuff. Liked your points." Much love, -Michele- Sept 24th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 279 - Fear is false evidence appearing real:  "Very nicely said. :>)" -Bill C.- Sept 23rd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 278 - A Little Rain: "Dear Tasha, As one who uses a computer somewhat begrudgingly, I SO enjoyed your term, 'mechanical servant' to describe what we seemingly cannot live without. As the oldest student in my class here at grad school it is interesting to see how easily and automatically the students fresh out of undergrad school use the computer... one of those generational differences." Hope all is well. -Susan W.- Sept 18th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 277 - An Inadvertent Return To The Past: "Tasha I sent your Heartwings out to a few people today and this was one of the responses I got... thought you would enjoy seeing Shirley's response to your message."  Hugs -Sandi M.- Sept 10th 2007

"Hi Sandi - I really enjoyed the story of "An Inadvertent Return to the Past".  Grandmas house was the same - exactly the same, until we could no longer afford the block of ice. Then perishables went down into the cellar which was cool enough even in the summer to keep butter semi firm and milk from curdling for a few days anyway. Leftovers were certainly dealt with within a day (fried up-anything that was leftover, nothing was wasted). When our own fridge went a couple of summers ago, naturally during a heat wave I did exactly what the writer did and like her, was very glad when our new appliance was delivered. I think what I most appreciate about modern living is being able to turn on a tap and get hot water. Take a shower and a bath-luxurious!  As a child I had to haul water and heat it on the old electric stove before dumping it into the bathtub. Oh and then you didn't waste the bath water either. After me came Grandma to take her bath, then the water was bailed out by hand and poured down a sink that drained into the ditch next to the house. It's remarkable that we didn't get some kind of illness from what they call to-day "grey water".  We have so much to be grateful for, don't we.  Blessings  -Shirley-"

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 277 - An Inadvertent Return To The Past: "Hi Tasha, Thanks. What a nice nostalgic return to the past." Best Wishes, -Jackie- Sept 9th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 276 - Soaking the Pan: "Thanks, Wonderful message and again timely. You are just so in tune and have a gift of flowing awareness. I love your writing and it is so healing." Blessings, -Lois- Sept 4th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 275 - Then and Now: "You took the words right out of my heart! " -Carol Ann- Aug 28th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "Hello dear Tasha, Examining beliefs is an exciting road to freedom. How many are up to the challenge? Remember that phrase Question Authority? I always wondered how many would question themselves as well. People often have these sacred dysfunctional beliefs they hang onto and have a difficult time letting go of. I share your approach that life is an adventure, a dance to face with a smile, even when the challenges appear. They also disappear..." Thanks for sending your reflections. Hope your week is tranquil and fun. With care, -Elana- Aug 25th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "Beautiful words of wisdom , Tasha... I particularly like the part about life being a joyous dance partner...I forwarded to a couple of heartfelt friends!" Love your way!! -Kim F.- Aug 25th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes - (In General): "Dear Tasha, Thanks for sending along your newsletters. I've enjoyed reading them, especially this one. Sending joy out into the world will come back to us in some positive way. Although I previously didn't think in terms like that, since being a single 'gal' again I have found a positive attitude towards my new life has really made a profound difference. On a similar note, I read somewhere that if one answers the telephone with a smile the caller can tell the difference!" Fondly, -Susan W.- Aug 24th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "A'hh Tasha, such incredible words of wisdom that resonated deeply within me. THANK YOU! You are a very special person." Hug & blessings, -Jennie- Aug 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "Dearest Tasha, This week's Lovenotes is such a wonderful reminder and I am sure it will serve me well in the days and weeks ahead as a source of inspiration! " Love and Blessings -Laura F.- Aug 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 274 - What Do You Believe?: "YES Dancing is much more fun than struggling, smile!!!" -Susan G.- Aug 19th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 273 - Keeping On Keeping On: "Wonderful wisdom - SO very timely for me also at this uncertain and sometimes frustrating time. Yes - I am safe and secure and much to be thankful for, too. The cali phos and walnut do help a lot! " :o) Hugz, -Julie- Aug 14th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 271 - Appreciating An Everyday Blessing: "Bravo Tasha!, Water conversation is everybody's business. We take so many of our blessings for granted. This happens so frequently that it becomes something we do without thinking. Pieces like yours give us pause and are a great service to people everywhere. I like how your mind works. I have a friend who is an Aquarius that thinks of the whole not just the individual. She conserves water and is making an effort to curtail any use of chemical agents to clean with. The Care2 site offers many alternatives to chemical use in the home. We both enjoy it, Keep up the good work. :)" Warmest regards, -Mary C.- July 30th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 269 - Can I Do Better: "How true Tasha! Thank you for a compassionate and understanding piece..." With love and blessings from us all, -Jane-  White Eagle Lodge July 15th 2007

Re: Heartwings In General: "Dear Tasha, you do have wonderful words in your writings and I so enjoy them. I have found many lessons in your writings and do cherish them." Thank you and many blessings to you also. -Renate- July 15th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 268 - Making Order: "How true for me too! I find the constant need to reorganize... Hey, I didn't know your anniversary was the 5th - ours is the 7th. Some year we'll all celebrate together!" Lots of love your way. -Kim F.- July 11th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 267 - Doing The Best We Can: "Dear Tasha, I feel such gratitude basking in your caring wisdom.... I feel the same way as you do about bicycles with games involving a ball and competitive teams... no need to ever go there, did it - learned from it - basically hated it...and found other physical ways to express physically... Dancing! Yoga! O'h the joys of this multifaceted life!" -Kim F.- July 11th 2007

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Re: Heartwings New Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life: "Tasha, I bought 6 of your wonderful Heartwings books for our five children, and one for myself.  Your writings are inspiring, and I find wise insight that relates to everyday tasks and living. Your book is a joy, and one I will read often.  I save all of your weekly email newsletters in a folder also!" Love, -HC- July 9th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 266 - Life's Small Pleasures: "Good to be reminded of the small pleasures.... right here in the present." Love, -Bill- June 25th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 266 - Life's Small Pleasures: "Thank you so much for this one. I love love love critters! It just gave my heart joy to read this." Hugs -Cherie- June 25th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 266 - Life's Small Pleasures: "Tasha, I know the feeling of watching the animals that come to the feeders. We have woodpeckers here too that have been a pleasure to watch. Thank you for reminding me of how special it is to enjoy their antics." Hugs and Blessings, -Jennie- June 24th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 266 - Life's Small Pleasures: "Sounds like my back yard. I love them all." -Carol Ann- June 24th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 265 - Is This Really Progress: "Dear Tasha, I was so amused to read this Heartwings! Your thoughts about the automatic checkout are exactly the same as my own." -Marian- June 19th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 265 - Is This Really Progress: "Ever walk into a store, through an auxiliary entrance, thinking you'll save time entering the store that way from the parking lot and then walk by some of the unattended self-service checkouts in order to get to the rest of the store? Ultimately none of them are being used when you walk by and then they all come to attention (they're alerted by movement you know) usually Qty-4 of them and they start speaking, loudly, in short delay of one another, each going through it's spiel, telling you what they're about, how they can help you, and what you should be doing next, repeating the what you should be doing next statement as your startled, processing the high tailing it out of there. Makes you feel perhaps just a tad bit embarrassed for not having walked around to the front entrance of the store next time. Like - Halt!, Who Goes There.. Some has entered the store by going the wrong (but not marked as such) way. Not by one but all four of the machines.

Let alone the mechanics of operating one of them, should be simple right? Be prepared shoppers - be on your game, others are now behind you with the same idea of a quick, expedient checkout. Your timing or pace has got to be right (I swear it's like a Candid Camera or store crew just having fun with you), scanning the item correctly, then maybe "scan it again", guess what? it's got no barcode- , Oops you waited to long "Attendant assistance" is now displayed on the screen in front of you, now comes "place it in the bag", you think about it h'mmm and say which bag - is this like Lets make a deal and which door do I choose?, "place it in the bag - now please!!!" the machine declares - Oops "remove the last item placed" - No wait that was me bumping of the scale the bag was on by mistake - sorry!, Nope - "remove that last item now please!", "Which method do you prefer to pay with", "Are you using a card?", "which kind of card please? debit/credit", "which type of card please? visa/ master card/etc, "On what date did president Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address?" What? - Why do you want to know that?, "Insert card please" Were?. "Insert your card now please", OK - fine take my wallet also if you want and you choose - just please stop asking me all these questions, "What? - Wait a minute - You have coupons?", "Attendant assistance required" - "Attention All shoppers" it announces across the store - "Attendant assistance"... "Someone has messed up on automated-self-checkout machine number ~~~" (as a picture of you now appears on all security monitors across the store like a most wanted poster).

HELP! - Run, hide - leave the groceries, we can always shop again later but this time use a cashier. Wait no, it's got my card and I'm being held hostage, shoppers are now looking on - some thinking gee what's up with this person in front of me? not realizing as yet and others thinking - Oh God could I be next? - is there an open cashier?" A'hh Yes Progress! -Doc D.- June 18th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 265 - Is This Really Progress: "I just had to tell you that I agree and use the cashier for all the same reasons!" lol Loved it!  -Sherri- June 18th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 265 - Is This Really Progress: "This column is so true!  I absolutely agree that while there, these machines are no substitute for human contact! Well written." :) -Judy- Teacher June 18th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 265 - Is This Really Progress: "Really liked this one! Thanks. So darn true." -Ann- Author of The Vast Being June 18th 2007
 

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 263 - Lost and Found: "Dear Tasha, When we get lost we call it a quest & I'm reminded that I may not really know where I'm supposed to be going...the kids & I have had many an interesting experience looking at it this way and, once or twice, have set off intentionally not knowing were we'd end up. Thanks for reminding me of this on a dreary Monday morning." Much love, -Deb- June 3rd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 263 - Lost and Found: "Reminds me of the time a really good friend of mine in Camarillo and I decided to go up to Santa Barbara for lunch on 101/1 freeway along coast thru Oxnard, Ventura, few beaches, then Santa Barb but we were just yakking up a storm and somehow I drove past all 8 exists to SB, and next thing we knew we were way up in Buellton so went to famous Split Pea Anderson for soup, onion bread, and a glass of Chardonnay. Neither of us had realized we'd gone way, way past SB. That friend passed away with Ovarian Cancer 3 yrs. ago, so is a delightful memory." Thanks! -Sheila- June 3rd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 262 - Remembering: "This is the most beautiful and moving wisdom I have ever read. I wish you would write this to the Washington Post and let them print it. Please, Tasha. Just forward it on to them - it needs to be read by many.

Many people have put 'editorials' and columns in the Post recently re: Memorial Day. They said it was not only as a remembrance for those who died for our freedom via wars, but remembrance of others who died for our freedoms in other ways. Whether defending moral freedom, freedom for speech, gender, race, status, freedom from discriminations, freedom from poverty, the list goes on..." -Julie- May 29th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 261 - Mothers Day Musings: "Wonderful musings, Tasha, perhaps I'll clean mine soon too!" Love & light, -Deb- May 22nd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 261 - Mothers Day Musings: "Nicely Said" -Bob- May 21st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 261 - Mothers Day Musings: " That was one of the best messages from Heartwings." How touching and lovely -Carol Ann- May 21st 2007

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Re: Heartwings New Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life and Heartwings Love Notes 259 - Dance or March The Choice is Yours:

"I ordered two copies of your book - WONDERFUL! Congratulations, Tasha! I'm saving the extra for a friend's birthday and know she will love it too.

So often your Heartwings and my life coincide, and this time is no exception. Last Sunday night we had Confirmation for 75 eighth graders. I did all their certificates through a database program that I had used the year before. Ten minutes before Mass began one of the parents came to me and said "the wrong date is on the certificates". I immediately went to the microphone in the sanctuary and announced to 1000 people that technology had made my job so much easier. In the past I HAND LETTERED their certificates. This year, however, between pain meds for a wrist fracture and general muzzy-60's-headedness I neglected to change the date on the "report" feature of the database. Oddly I DID change the year but not the date. I told everyone they would have their new certificates within three days and they did.

Embarrassing, yes. We ALL do "bloopers". Here's my mantra: Will I be remembering this on my deathbed? Not likely !

As always, thank you for your remarkable insights and beautiful writing. I still compare you to another favorite, Anne Lamott!

Blessings and love,
Candi May 10th 2007

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Re: Heartwings New Book - Heartwings Love Notes for a Joyous Life - "Hi Tasha, I finally received and read your book. Great job! Your book made the wait worth while. I thought Heartwings was both inspirational and exceptional, especially the poems. Tasha, your expression of love and beauty touched me deeply. Heartwings has become my daily read." Cheers, -Doris- April 24th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 257 - Organized Chaos: "Loved that! I can FINALLY look at that pot/pan cupboard of mine (which is like yours!) in a new light!" xoxoxo -Sherri- April 23rd 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 256 - Seeds and Harvest: "My grandmother use to have a saying watch how you sow your seeds cause you reap what you sew . You sow them on sand or good soil or rock they may do just ok, but if your plan is to get good fruit you must sew them with God words and Love." April 16th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 253 - Strange Yet True: "Hi Tasha, yes, I've had this happen to me to, and what's funny is I'll say something like Grandma that's not funny, put it back or.. Your Mom is saying hi, to my Husband lol.. invariably it shows right up. Once I had an entire set of house keys totally vanish.. Where I'd dropped them into the yard even a metal detector could not find them, I don't think they were ever found."  Hugs, Love you so much Sis!  -Jeanie- March 26th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 252 - Tough Luck: "BOY! Can I ever relate to this one!" Thanks -Dottie- March 24th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 252 - Tough Luck: "Thanks for the great message again Tasha, I always enjoy them." -Charlotte- March 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings and Welcome Home - "Dearest Tasha, I'm glad you are home safely, and I just enjoy reading Heartwings. I feel like things in my own life are calming down and hope to get back to regular visits with you. Hope you had a marvelous trip!" Love, -Jan- March 20th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 252 - Tough Luck: "This is such a good lesson, and teaches us not to curse bad luck that is handed to us, but stop and say "yes" to what the universe has to offer with its other hand!!" -Diana- March 19th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 251 - All in the mind: "Blessings indeed, Tasha... Such a true message always beautifully expressed, thank you. A glorious spring morning here, the air filled with the scent of blossoms and new green leaves reflected in the sun light." With hugs and love from us all! -Jane-  March 19th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 251 - All in the mind: "Your Heartwings Love Notes are always amazing and wonderful to read, how you come up with something different each week surprises me, but I love reading them." I hope you are doing well.... Thank you for continuing to send them to me. -Abby- March 19th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 248 - Finding Joy Within Sorrow: "Hello Dear Tasha, Congratulations for yet another milestone of yours!!! You are like a mother figure to me...a lot of wisdom flows to me through your notes. I am surely going to reserve a copy for self. I am happy to learn that you have accepted the transition so wonderfully and have learned to derive you inspiration of writing from garden to other source. Yes its all the game of acceptance which makes the transition more smooth. Wishing you luck for coming times may you share more with us and be loved by all as you are loved by yourself." Hugs, joy and peace -Chandini- March 7th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 248 - Finding Joy Within Sorrow: "Hi Tasha, How are you? I read all your notes in Heartwings, many a times I have found answers to my own queries and many a times I learn a great deal from them. Thanks for sharing them with us. I truly admire you for having made Robin's loss as part of creativity and fulfillment in your life. I am glad that you make him "Now" of your life rather than past or of a future he could have given you. I am sure whenever you are with him in that NOW you feel his presence the same way as you had done when he was in his physical form with you. Joys and sorrows are creation of our mind and with presence of this mind many a time we forget to enjoy the moments of life." Love and hugs -Chandini- Feb 21st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 248 - Finding Joy Within Sorrow: "Hi Tasha, Just an acknowledgement on your Heart wings about your son Robin. You speak so eloquently and at peace about it. I know that has to be one of the most difficult things for a parent to go thru. My friend Lilo from Germany also had this happen. I honor your courage to face life's difficulties and teach what you have learned." Much love. -Michele- Feb 21st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 248 - Finding Joy Within Sorrow: "Hi Tasha. Thank you for continuing to send these messages. They are always an inspiration to me and a guide that helps keep me on track." Love you! -Melanie- Feb 19th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 248 - Finding Joy Within Sorrow: "Hi Tasha, Thank you for those thoughts. I have a friend who may benefit from those words, and I am passing it along to him." hug! -Wendy- Feb 19th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 246 - Listening To Ourselves: "Indeed - that inner voice guides the way, unfailingly..." Thank you Tasha.. and always our love, -Jane- Feb 6th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 246 - Listening To Ourselves: "What a well-crafted and powerful message!" Thank you— Rev. -Eliza- Feb 5th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 245 - Awareness of Now: "Nice reminder ! - Big wide world full of everything out there, best experienced NOW. Hugs, -Bill- Jan 29th 2007

Re: Heartwings New Subscription: A friend sent me a lovely e-mail last week from you at Heartwings. It meant a lot to me and explained some things to me as well. I am now interested in subscribing". Thank you. -Beverly- Texas Jan 25th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 243 - The Joy of Familiar Tasks: "Oh, Tasha. You make my heart sing. I love making a home and caring for it and every cell in my being resonated with this message." THANK YOU SO MUCH. Hugs, Peace, & Love -Connie B.- Jan 15th 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 242 - My Father's Flowers: "I just loved this Tasha! You'd laugh, cause I find flowers at the hospital that pts leave with the nurses (not wanting to take them all home!) and before they're almost dead (sitting on top of the station desks!), I clip a rose or whatever, bring it home and float it in little fish bowl by my sink! It lasts so much longer & gives me such pleasure! Or I do the same thing with some & put in our office to cheer us. Something about a flower or a rose puts beauty into our little lives when we look upon it! You father knew! And so do YOU!" Nature carries God's hand lest we forget! :) xoxoox -mE - Jan 12th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 242 - My Father's Flowers:  "Thank you for sharing this. I needed to hear what you had to say. I used to buy flowers weekly for much the same reason. They make me smile. A few years ago I moved out of a large city and into a smaller community with no florist. Plus, I battle depression. So, no flowers. I miss them." Thank you for reminding me -Windy- Jan 7th 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 241 - Off with the Old, On with the New: "Tasha, your messages bring me SUCH joy. You take the mundane and clothe it in fine splendor. Not that it matters, but you might be pleased to know that my promise to me for 2007 is, "DO it NOW!" and not procrastinate about writing the letter, the check, filing the papers, helping if there is a need..." I love you a special much. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!, May it be your best year yet." xo -Connie- Jan 1st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 241 - Off with the Old, On with the New: "Dear Tasha, Thanks so much for sending me your love notes all year. I really enjoyed them, particularly the most recent one. I especially love your motto for the new year--that was then, this is now. I would love to pass it along, with a credit to you and a link to your web site, to my readers." Blessings of the new year, -Waverly- School of the Seasons. www.schooloftheseasons.com Jan 1st 2007

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 241 - Off with the Old, On with the New: "Blessings for the New year Tasha, as we ALL clean out the cob-webs of the past and clear our minds (and our refrigerators! lol) for fresh beginnings again!" xoox -Sherri- Jan 1st 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 240 - Christmas Magic: "Tasha, I always wait until I have plenty of quiet, uninterrupted time to read the wonderful writings you send. I find those times to be very special, but the things I read are priceless! I think about them all day and often go back and read them again. With so much negativity and just plain stupidity in the world, reading your gems take me to a little oasis where what I breathe in is love and I'm wrapped in a warm fuzzy cloak of peace and happiness. Thank you so very much for inspiring me and giving me hope! You are very much appreciated!" Love always, -Amy- Jan 1st 2007

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 240 - Christmas Magic: "Dearest Tasha, Thank you for your Christmas magic wishes. It is true that we should keep in ourselves the feeling of wonder of the Christmas festivities of our childhood. I think that some of us are trying to do it, and you are a good help. I wish you a very joyful Christmas and a happy new year." Love from - Donatella, Italy - Dec 27th 2006

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 238 - The Gift of Kindness: "Tasha, This is a really good reminder. I have posted it where I can see it daily." Much Love, -Kim- Dec 11th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 238 - The Gift of Kindness: "Thank you for sharing those words with me. It is so true to give from the heart, because you want to give...not because you expect something in return...of any sort, word, deed, or gift". Thank you again -Pauline- Dec 11th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 238 - The Gift of Kindness & Tasha's New Book: "Thank you Tasha! - A lovely edition. We wish you much success for the coming Heartwings publication - exciting news, and very well deserved! Merry Christmas and wishes for peace of heart in the coming year." With much love from us all, -Jane- Dec 11th 2006

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RE: Heartwings Love Notes 234 - A Full Heart:  "Your Heartwings notes are really wonderful. Thanks for sending them to me. Yes you are right it does hurt when the people with whom you have had good times and parting had to be on some misunderstanding or otherwise; it does hurt but best way is to let it go after all; all souls have something to give us...bad incidents too have something to teach us. I too follow this philosophy...just be what you are, don't have to bother what others are...just believe in, that all are good..." -Chandini- Dec 5th 2006

RE: Heartwings Love Notes 237 - The Happiness Within Me:  "Regardless whatever else may be happening, may your happiness be present and available in your heart", I have to smile. As I commented once before, I love your way with words. I don't know if you intended this, but with your choice of words above, it is as if you are saying, "happiness is the present for your heart." As you are teaching, the intangible gifts live with us forever. Thank you for this gift." -Love, Shell- Dec 4th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 234 - A Full Heart & Heartwings In General: "Aaaaaaw, I too just celebrated a birthday amidst a move! Wow. Tasha, you inspire me to be a better person. Love your messages; keep em comin." -Hugs Connie- Nov 15th 2006

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 233 - Ageless At Any Age: "My 50th Birthday will be Nov 14th, I find the sentiments you expressed in the essay so timely. Thank you so much for touching my life." -Cynthia- Nov 9th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 233 - Ageless At Any Age & Tasha's New Book: "I am looking forward to purchasing your book! Be sure to let us know when and where! Since I'll be rolling over a "zero" birthday-wise next month, your column "hit the spot". I've never regretted birthdays - those of us who had young people in our lives leaves way too soon know how precious each day is. Bless you and your work." -Love, Candi- Nov 6th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 233 - Ageless At Any Age: "Dear Tasha, Thank you so much for this! This has arrived at just the right time. I have a birthday this week, and due to astrological pressures in my sign I have had a bit of a rough ride lately, and have had to let go of a lot. You are so right, I had been focusing on the age I am going to be and getting depressed about it, now I am going to become ageless also. Just to say it feels so liberating! It gives me permission to become whoever I want to be (without setting off a chronological death knoll). I have never felt my age and for a long time I didn't look it. Oh thank you so much for giving me this freedom. Thank you for the wonderful work you do." -Love and Blessings, Elly- Wales, United Kingdom. Nov 6th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 233 - Ageless At Any Age & Tasha's New Book: "Happy Birthday Tasha! I am delighted to learn that you have compiled your Heartwings notes into a book. I am a fan! I admire both the messages your bring, and the skill with which you deliver this wisdom. Often, I reread a phrase you have composed just to marvel at your way with words. It warms my heart to know that your Heartwings will be in book form dispensing such uplifting guidance to many. Please let me know when it becomes available." -Love, Shelley- Author Nov 6th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 233 - Ageless At Any Age: "How timely! This week I will celebrate my 33rd birthday. Again. I think I prefer ageless, though. People are beginning to doubt my age as 33...gee, I wonder why. I love your messages; I love YOU. Happy Unbirthday to an Ageless Wonder!" -Hugs, Connie- Nov 5th 2006

Heartwings New Subscriber After receiving confirmation from Tasha she has been signed up for the newsletter - "Thank you! I was sent one of your notes which rang thru me and wanted to subscribe! From one light worker to another...more" Love and Light! -Sherri :)- Nov 2nd 2006

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 231 - A Little At A Time: "It's funny you wrote about this because I do the same thing. Right now I am cleaning out my kitchen cabinets, one at a time. It gives me a feeling of accomplishment, otherwise, as you said it seems daunting and then I tend to procrastinate." -Jude- Oct 23rd 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 230 - The Buddha By My Sink: "An inspiration, Tasha... Thank You!"  Many quiet and peaceful blessings from all of us here to you, with lots of love  -Jane- Oct 16th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 229 - The Eye of the Beholder: "It sounds like you are truely 'walking in beauty' a meditation I worked with this weekend. A friend came from Ohio to do a weekend workshop and this was one of the themes". Thanks for sharing -Cathy T.- Oct 10th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 228 - Motivation Factor: "Good one Tasha, I like your low calorie reward of time." Love, -Michele- Oct 2nd 2006

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 226 - The Lost Art: "Well Said Tasha, I remember as a girl growing up on the farm in Hubbardston, I so very much enjoyed receiving letters in the mail - sometimes from pen-pals I never actually met, or from friends who moved away, or the many post cards from my uncle who traveled w/his work. As a teenager, I loved the many crazy, zany ones of all sizes & containing bits of dog food, laundry soap, hair, or other funny stuff from wild & crazy friends of mine. As a young adult the letters took on more serious & thoughtful tones, as different friends wrote about their experiences from a poets' point of view. Later, still more serious subjects were expressed - car repairs, illnesses, jail, deaths, births, but happy experiences too - like parties, births, trips, happy meetings.  Now w/email, many don't seem to be too interested in personal electronic letters. Letter writing has become a lost art. But they create history & give proof of life being lived. I still keep a shoebox filled w/letters from yrs. ago, the envelopes have pictures drawn on them by the senders, stickers, or sayings. How wonderful it was to get them in the mail." Peace & Love, -Ann- Sep 20th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 226 - The Lost Art: "Hello dear Tasha, how right you are. We still write many letters, they so often carry the loving essence of the writer and bring a sweetness to the reader as the note is re-read many times... bless you for your lovely insights! With love from us all at the Lodge..." -Jane.- Sep 17th 2006

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 223 - Laughing Myself Happy: "Hi Tasha, How so very true your Heartwings is! Laughter can do so much, when I'm not feeling well, a funny movie makes me feel much much better. I tend to own more funny movies than anything else. One of my favorites is Auntie Mame, her ability to turn things for the better with very humorous results is something I've tried to emulate. Much love and laughter to you all!" Hugs, -Anni- Aug 28th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 221 - Manifesting Wishes: "Thank you for this story today, I truly needed to read this, but for a different reason." Blessings, -Susan- Aug 14th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 221 - Manifesting Wishes: "I have been doing this for years - with my job and relationship. When I look at my former journals I am amazed at what I desired has manifested! I even have that view of the mountains from my office that I have always wanted." XO -Holly-, AZ Aug 14th 2006

Re: Heartwings (New Subscribers Comment) - "Thank you for heartfelt inspiration."  -Linda- Aug 9th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 220 - Hidden By Habit: "Lovely insight, Tash! Once again it fits in with a few new things I've discovered about 'self' in just the last 2 days! Synchronistic, yes?" Love, -S.Eileen- Hidden Habit Discoverer Aug 7th 2006

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 218 - Preparing For the Journey: "Very timely dearest Tasha. I am just leaving to further sort out my fathers house since his passing, so it will  be a long journey and not easy... but we know all is well and thank you for all the Heartwings as always!" Blessings -Jane- July 23 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 218 - Preparing For the Journey: "Very nice! Thank you for making me think about my own attitudes." Love -Amy- July 23 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 216 - Seeing At Eye Level: "You bring abundance of joy to my heart again. You are such a very special person, and I am very glad that I receive Heartwings Love Notes." -Debbie S.- July 11 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 216 - Seeing At Eye Level: "Hi there, Tasha. Thanks for reminding me to look my kids in the eye - at their level - even when they're driving me crazy :) " -Donna S.- July 10 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 216 - Seeing At Eye Level: "Seeing at eye level is such a valuable skill and I hope to practice this daily starting today! Your illustration of this was fascinating!  You are surely showing me the way through first hand experience. I have always felt that for most and whenever possible hands on teaching is always the most effective way to ensure maximized learning, myself included. Many many thanks for showing me The Way countless times, whenever possible." Hugs -Laura- July 10 2006

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 215 - The Glorious Fourth: "Beautiful and evocative!". -Diana- June 26 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 214 - Fatherly Love: "That's probably one of the sweetest Heartwings I have ever read. Glad Stephen was thoughtful about the garden. It's sweet, please give him a big hug from me." - Cat- June 22 2006

Re: Tasha's new book Heartwings 'Love Notes for a Joyous Life' - "Congratulations on the pending publication of Love Notes for a Joyous Life. Put me down for a copy. I'll keep it in my waiting room. Perhaps clients will be inspired to order one too." Much love and big smiles, -Bev- June 5 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 212 - Looking At ourselves: "Thank you so much for this. I have been going through a particularly barren time and it helped me tremendously." Thanks! -Lynette- June 4 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 211 - Memorial Day Memories: "This was a very emotional note laced with pure unconditional love. We often forget that both sides of a war loses, no matter who won in the end. May God bless you for sharing your memories." Love, -Carol Ann- May 30th 2006

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Re: Tasha and her new book - "Tasha is extremely well versed in her writings and a skilled writer of the Craft. Her writing style is a pleasure to read... beautifully descriptive, informative, and personal. Her spiritual, yet down to earth manner, makes her writings irresistible to readers of GrannyMoon's Morning Feast and to all that read her works. I look forward to her new endeavor! Way to go Tasha!" -GrannyMoon-  goddessschool.com  May 8^th 2006

Re: Subscription to Heartwings Love Notes - "Dear Tasha, I came across your lovely site today and would be honored if you would add me to your subscriber list. Thank You!" -Joan-  May 6^th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 206 - Correct Timing Is Vital To Success: "Tasha, in the midst of busy moving - I will have to take the time to read these with attention later... Just reading the first sentence... 'Success depends upon beginning in the correct way and also at the right time'. Saying Yes!  I took my first cello lesson yesterday, what joy great teacher! - Beginning correct.... my new emerging garden is lovely - we're dealing with an electrical permit - mom is dramatic and nervous - I'm detaching , I'm detaching - Loving, Creating beauty, detaching....thank you for your beautiful wisdom that resonates in my mind at crucial moments..." Love, -Kim-  (Teacher & Yoga Instructor) April 26^th 2006

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"Tasha, your love reaches into my heart with your messages and touches me so...  I have such wonderful memories of my own parents and this brings them all up for me.  Michael is my adopted son, now 39, and each year for Easter we remember his now deceased social worker by helping to provide Easter Lilies for our Sanctuary.  This year was no exception... ...thank you again for being so dear and sharing your 'rememberries' with us.  May God bless you and yours richly." Hugs  -Connie- April 17^th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 204 - Little Miracles: "You helped me connect with many Easter memories of my own. Thanks..." -Shelia- April 16^th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 204 - Little Miracles: "Hooray for St Anthony! I told a sixth grade student to pray to him to find his lost billfold. He thought it was somewhere at school. A few days later, he was playing inside ball with his dog and the ball rolled under the sofa. As he reached underneath to find it, he touched his billfold instead!" Continue to spread the good news about this remarkable saint and our faith in him!  Blessings, -Candi- April 10^th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 204 - Little Miracles: "I Love it; I always say to myself, 'Nothing is lost in the mind of God' and this has worked often for me and my sons.  Wear your earrings in joy." -Sheila- April 10^th 2006

"Heartwings Love Notes are like a breath of fresh sunshine. Tasha has the gift of using everyday occurrences to reflect upon and apply universal spiritual truths and emotional wisdom. I've sent her Love Notes to clients, friends and family. The response is often, "That's just what I've needed to hear. Thank you!"  -Dr Beverly Joyce, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist- April 6^th 2006

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"Several years ago I had the wonderful opportunity to work with poet and author Tasha Halpert in bringing her Heartwings Love notes to a Internet community.  Her collection, Heartwings: Love Notes for a Joyous Life, is filled with beautifully written insights that inspire peace, joy and fulfillment with life.  Tasha’s heartwarming observations capture the true essence of love, faith and friendship and provide a tender reminder to us all that life is a blessing and celebration." - Eli Ney - Web and Contemporary Digital Artist April 5^th 2006

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 203 - The Blessing of Friendship: "Can I hug my Angel? Hope My drain never gets that bad." -N.-

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 202 - Limiting Behaviors: "Oh girl!  We are doing the same thing, road-wise.  I too am forcing myself out of the comfort zone of taking the same route and have seen many lovely things as a result!" - Blessings to you, and love  -Candi-

"Congratulations on your Heartwing's publication!  You and the Heartwing's series is such a wonderful Blessing to me. Thank you for being an Angel in my life!  Please let me know where I can purchase a copy of your book once it's published." -Much Love and Light...   -Eli-

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 201 - Speaking My Truth: "Good morning Tasha, Love this piece on Truth.  For me, being truthful with myself is the first order of being truthful --I think my imagination works well in moving beyond the obvious to a more detailed truth, but also moves into the area of fiction.  What is very important in what you say is the part about the Loving heart. Thank you for these words of wisdom and comfort." -Best, Elyse-

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 201 - Speaking My Truth: "I Love Heartwings Quotes, and your TRUTH. What an example you are." -L&L-

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 201 - Speaking My Truth: "Hello Tasha, This reminds me of the quote: 'There is no religion higher than the truth' indeed!. Much Love and appreciation for all you do." Blessings  -Jane-

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 199 - My Little Mountain: "I'm climbing a mountain right now, as well!  I hadn't thought of it that way, but it gives the desire to reach the top a concrete road...and clarifies my climb.  Now with the summit climb mapped out, I continue.", XXOO -S. Eileen-

"Dear Tasha, Thank you so much for your wonderful emails. They always make me think, and usually make me smile." -Debbie- Feb 6^th 2006

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(Jan 2005 and Earlier ! Dec)

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Re: Heartwings Love Notes 196 - With Love and Drippings: "Dear Tasha, Thanks for making certain I got 196. I've had many similar experiences, some of my lost friends I have found anew with the internet, some are simply gone forever. I found much meaning in this Heartwings." -Rev Paul B.- The Rowan Tree Church and The Hermit's Grove

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 196 - With Love and Drippings: "Dear Friend, thank you for this lovely story. It's giving people permission to let go and move on without all the hard feelings that sometimes accompany a change in a relationship. I know it's something I need to do!  So, thanks for the reminder." Love and hugs, -Adelle-

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 195 - Minding the Habits of the Mind: "Very well said, Tasha..  How often one wishes to pull another out of the pit - but we have learned the only one who can do this is the person them self!  So thank you for this beautifully worded confirmation of 'dispassion'."  Much love!  -Jane and all...-

Re: Heartwings Love Notes 193 - The Importance of Forgiveness: "