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The Florence Journals: Serendipity, Luck and Design in the Cosmos
I wrote this entry on my first full day in Florence, Italy, September 2, 2014. Serendipity 1: Started before I even left the U.S. for...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Sep 7, 20143 min read


Visioning possibilities: The Florence journals
I start this journey through Florence, Italy by thanking my friend, Andrew O’Leske, for my gorgeous journals and my hand-tooled fountain...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Sep 5, 20142 min read
Sidelined by broken wrists – Part 2 OR Why I LOVE Frontier Airlines! – October 14, 2012:
For background to this point, please read Sidelined by broken wrists – Part 1 I became aware that my friends were whispering to one...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Mar 28, 20145 min read


Sidelined by Broken Wrists – Part 1
Sidelined by broken wrists – Part 1 October 13, 2012: I was at the annual Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Mar 19, 20143 min read
Who am I on this Hunger Awareness journey?
Each of our journeys with hunger is unique. What brought us to passionately want to eradicate hunger is equally so. For me, in the autumn...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Oct 4, 20113 min read
Help with conversations on health care reform
Last week I was at the National Communication Association Convention in Chicago. As I rode the shuttle from one location to another, I...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Nov 17, 20091 min read
Wichita Photo Walk July 18, 2009
First of all, as a “relative” newcomer to Wichita, I can affirm that a photo walk is a GREAT way to explore an adopted city, especially...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jul 18, 20091 min read
Reflections on Mother’s Day and other holidays
I know, Mother’s Day was over a month ago and I should be asleep, but I’ve been reading blogs and decided there are some things I want to...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jul 2, 20094 min read
Darfur discussion
I wanted to add my thoughts to the ongoing conversation between Sierra Scott and Todd Ramsey regarding Sierra’s Darfur video. First, I...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jun 28, 20092 min read
I want my country back!
I feel I have lost my country and I am disheartened by this fact. If we do not live by our ideals we can no longer claim those ideals....
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jun 9, 20092 min read
Reflections on the candlelight vigil for Dr. Tiller in Wichita May 31, 2009
I know many people have written about Dr. Tiller’s murder. I know that his death will galvanize and polarize those who supported as well...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Jun 1, 20092 min read
Thoughts on the loss of Laura and Jami
Today is my wonderful daughter’s 16th birthday. I am so blessed! Today it is one year to the day since her friend Laura killed herself....
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
May 20, 20093 min read
Reflections on Mali.
Tonight I sit here so very grateful for all the positive support and love I’ve received this week from friends both technologically...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Apr 13, 20092 min read
Reflections on a late March winter storm
Day 1 Small ice balls sting my face as I head to my car, home beckoning Winter storms and early closings, gifts to be treasured, precious...
Deborah Ballard-Reisch
Mar 30, 20093 min read
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