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  Karen Casey Writing Workshop The Past is Never Really Past:  Following the Thread of our Life September 13-15, 2013 Friday 7-9 • Saturday 8:45-4 • Sunday 8:45-12 at the FRESH Renewal Center in Augusta, MO Our present is the accumulation of past experiences, but quite often seen with greater clarity and a willingness to share what we have learned with others.  During this weekend workshop we will invite “our memory” to look with fresh eyes at experiences and people who made their mark on our lives.  Bring your special it[...]

I spent a few days this past week enjoying a silent retreat at the Benedictine Center in Maplegrove, MN .  In fact, the retreat was more than enjoyable.  It was a blissful experience.  I had gone to many retreats in my lifetime and have led even more retreats than I have attended.  But I have never been silent for three days.  I unplugged my phone; left my computer at home; had no television, radio or newspapers at my disposal.  The quiet claimed my attention. Nothing more. Many asked me what was I looking for, including the spiritual director I met with[...]