Joyful Musings

By Susan Dromey Heeter | September 2, 2016

Susan Dromey Heeter is a writer from Dover who recently let her hair go au natural white. Writing has been her passion since her English majoring days at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Dromey Heeter has lived in The Netherlands, Alaska and currently basks in all things New England, including the frigid winters. An avid swimmer, Dromey Heeter’s great passion is to bring back body surfing as most children have no idea how to ride waves without ridiculous boogie boards.

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It’s Almost Check-In Time at Dover’s Jesus Hotel

JOYFUL MUSINGS: And what is a Jesus Hotel you ask?

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Little Paws, Old Friends and All Surprises Big and Small

As I muse joyfully, I realize I’ve had a plethora of surprises this week – mostly good, some daunting, some uncomfortable.

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‘Bask in the Energy of the Spark and a Deep Heart-Felt Laugh’

JOYFUL MUSINGS: And as I muse joyfully on the connections celebrated at my recent 35th high school reunion, I think fondly of one in particular.

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Thanksgiving Table Talk: What Would You Pick For Your Last Meal?

JOYFUL MUSINGS: Lest you think me a “foodie” however, you’d be quite mistaken.

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On Life and Loss and Oh, Those Glorious NH Leaves

JOYFUL MUSINGS: ‘I got a call to my UMass dorm room that my dad had died. He was 55 and my world changed in an instant.’

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Tranquility, Thanksgiving, and Order In the Sock Drawer

JOYFUL MUSINGS: My spoons never line up perfectly in my kitchen drawer, my socks match occasionally and, yes, I do know where my passport is.

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Joyfully Musing on the American Way

I muse joyfully on participating in this election, on learning and speaking my truth, on canvassing for my candidate, on participating in an amazing process.

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What Rhymes With Tote and It Goes in A Ballot Box?

JOYFUL MUSINGS: This season of speeches and polls simply calls for some levity. Let’s play.

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Joyfully Musing About the Dead Coming By for a Visit

John Donne wrote, “Death be not proud.” Donne did not write, “Death be not fun, death be not colorful or vibrant, death be not a feast of memories.” Obviously, Donne was not Mexican.

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Shhh! Extremely Cool Things Are Happening Here

JOYFUL MUSINGS: When I was growing up, Friday nights in Springfield’s Forest Park meant a trip to the Forest Park Public Library with my Dad. I still remember the colorful yellow stools, the books at my eye level. And I could take out as many books as I wanted – like an all you can eat buffet for the mind.