My blog is a finalist under the Best of Blogs Inspirational category! Best of Blogs is dedicated to giving exposure to smaller blogs. I am very excited and honored. You can vote for me here (scroll down to the third category), you get one vote per day until April 13, 2007.
-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts
St. Francis at the Corner PubApproaching the door, you can alreadyhear his generous laughter.He stands on the bar upside down for a momentto get a new perspective on things,a flash of polka-dotted boxersas his brown robe cascades over his head,sandaled toes wiggling in the air
I am delighted to share another beautiful submission to the Monk in the World guest post series from the community. Read on for Natalie Gould’s reflection A Wooden Cross from Assisi. In October 2000, I traveled to Assisi, Italy. During a two-and-a-half-mile walk through the
Dearest dancing monks, artists, and pilgrims, Tomorrow, we begin a 7-week journey with the fairy tale The Handless Maiden! I mentioned in last week’s love note that I first fell in love with this story about 20 years ago and it continues to speak to me.
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Thank you Rich and Suz, you are all so wonderful. Maybe I’ll include a little link at the bottom of my posts for the next couple of weeks with reminders to vote if you feel so inclined.
Christine,
You have become a touchstone for me in a short time and I thank you. I voted the first day…and then forgot I could keep voting…I will hustle over there!
Congratulatory hugs,
Suz
What a deal! We’ve been voting early and often in Chicago for YEARS!!!! Congrats, Christine. No one is more deserving!
Thank you Cathleen! I am deeply appreciative.
I will be pleased to vote for you every day!! It’s one way of thanking you for your ministry~art~photography~inspiration.
Congratulations!! :D
Thank you Bette, I hope it has all been good stuff clearing the way for you to create!
Thanks so much Cathy for the nomination.
Blessings, Christine
You have my vote for sure!!!
Congrats on being nominated !
I will vote for you everyday :)
Sorry I haven’t been posting much. Spring break here and misc. stuff. But thinking of you! { hugs }