Category Archives: Picture Postcards

Postcard from Up North, circa 1976

Aboods circa 1976

The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. — Joseph Campbell (A mother and her five children, at the marina in Harbor Springs. She has given each one of us the privilege of a lifetime: being who we … Continue reading

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Postcard from Lebanon, last May Day

Our Lady of Mt Lebanon, POST

If we heaped together all the love that mothers have for their children, all the love of husbands and wives, all the love of all the angels and saints, it could never equal Mary’s love for even a single soul. … Continue reading

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Postcard (and a radio interview) from Michigan State University

Barn at MSU, Maureen Abood

MSU, we love thy shadows When twilight silence falls, Flushing deep and softly paling O’er ivy covered halls; Beneath the pines we’ll gather To give our faith so true, Sing our love for Alma Mater And thy praises, MSU. When … Continue reading

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Postcard from Spring

McEvoy Wildflowers, Maureen Abood

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul. ~ Botanist Luther Burbank (A California wildflower moment, to remind those of us living in places where spring still seems far off that … Continue reading

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Postcard from San Francisco

Bay Bridge CA, Maureen Abood

When you part from your friend, you grieve not. For that which you love in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is cleaner from the plain. ~ Kahlil Gibran (San Francisco, glorious even in … Continue reading

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Postcard from Down South

Naples sunset glory of God, Maureen Abood

Blessed is the servant who loves his brother as much when he is sick and useless as when he is well and can be of service to him. And blessed is he who loves his brother as well when he … Continue reading

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Postcard from Up North

Horses at Boyne, Maureen Abood

Horses change lives…they provide peace and tranquility to troubled souls; they give us hope.~ Toni Robinson (Winter horses at Boyne Highlands. I think they, like us, are hoping for the elusive spring thaw, soon.)

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Postcard from Up North

Walking alone in snow, Maureen Abood

We too are called to withdraw at certain intervals into deeper silence and aloneness with God. We cannot find God in noise or agitation. ~Mother Teresa (A solitary winter walk on the Bluff. I too have had my version of … Continue reading

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A Valentine Postcard for You

We can only be said to be most alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~ Thornton Wilder (Swan song in the evening on Little Traverse Bay. My heart is conscious of you this Valentine’s Day, … Continue reading

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Postcard from Up North

Snow trees at Wolverine, Maureen Abood

A man’s errors are his portals of discovery. ~ James Joyce (Born Feb. 2) (Michigan pine forest in February snow, at Wolverine; a good month for exploring portals.)

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Postcard from Up North

Winter Bluff 2 POST

They were dancing around the fountain, arm in arm in an old Dutch dance, their cheeks touching, their hands entwined. They had no music; they hummed. And there was no reason for them to be dancing that Peter Lake could … Continue reading

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Postcard from Minnesota

Minnesota Ice Fishing POST

What day is it? It’s today, squeaked Piglet. My favorite day, said Pooh. ~A. A. Milne (Ice fishing on Lake Minnetonka, Orono, Minnesota. View from a new baby’s room, where today is always a favorite day.)

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Postcard from Up North

Barn in winter POST

The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. ~ Dalai Lama (Favorite barn in winter, Fletcher Road; warm-hearted red door.)

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Happy New Year, a Postcard

Maureen at Baalbek POST

Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion. It has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration. ~Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese poet (Thank you, 2012, for your abundant gifts. You gave … Continue reading

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Postcard from Up North, Merry Christmas to you

Santa tree POST

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. ~ Romans 15 (Norman Rockwell scene, Harbor Springs. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays,and Joy to the World.)

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