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Eleanor Shirley, dba Dialogic Dimensions Using effective dialogue to facilitate the human agenda for individual & organizational success.

09/11/2026

To all my family and friends who celebrate ~

It’s been awhile…. Reflecting sometimes paradoxically takes an intentional moment. This Labor Day weekend reminds me of...
09/07/2026

It’s been awhile…. Reflecting sometimes paradoxically takes an intentional moment. This Labor Day weekend reminds me of the transitions in many of our lives. Kids back to school or college, routines re-established, flora and fauna doing their thing, some are mating again and others are hunting and gathering for the winter—squirrels! The weekend has been punctuated with rain, some amazing food and also a bit lacking of healthful food, great music (Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and concert — WOW!), a bit of golf, and a kind of pleasant resignation that all will be okay in September. It is a busy month with numerous opportunities for reconnections with others. It’s my birthday month — an early Libra - trying always to find balance and justice in the planet, society, and in myself. So, as the Beatles song says, “Let it Be.” Enjoy some sunsets, some time to write, read, sing, play (for me piano and guitar), and tell someone that you care. It may be the most important message you give for the moment.
Happy September to all ~

07/12/2026

Matt’s Attic/-music on Friday night. Beautiful after the rains washed through. Lovely against the sun setting in the background. The songsters??? My niece Heather Shirley and her guy, Scott Evans. Great musicians and vocals! So proud of her finding her voice. 😍🎶🥰

It’s our ‘golden’ wedding anniversary today. No, not 50 years of marriage but 11 years as of today on June 11th. I’m g...
06/11/2026

It’s our ‘golden’ wedding anniversary today. No, not 50 years of marriage but 11 years as of today on June 11th. I’m grateful for those 11 years more than anyone else can know.

Relationships can be challenging no matter what the type or timeframe. Yes, I was married before and had other relationships and they definitely had their share of challenges, some of which were hurtful and harmful in various ways. They included some good moments, too, but those good moments didn’t stick, no matter how much “try” there was. We just didn’t get to the “do.”

Maybe it’s age and maturity and willingness to learn from life’s lessons…(and a good referral from my sister to meet this guy!) but this relationship has been one of the easiest I’ve ever experienced. It’s one that valuing and appreciating the ‘other’ as the priority makes a remarkable difference. It brings gratitude, safety, security to a whole other level. It makes watching a sunset together a spiritual experience and a connection indescribable.

Are you appreciating your ‘other’ or are you indulging in self-appreciation? What’s your priority?

Of course, you do need to love yourself or you don’t truly know how to love the other. I do believe that. That doesn’t mean self-indulgence helps you love and appreciate someone else. And, that can cause a barrier in allowing your other to fully love and appreciate you.

Today, we see so much anxiety, hatred, judgment, political craziness, economic hardship, and distress where it’s hard to find models and leaders of love.

Whether it’s a friend, spouse, partner, family member, even a work relationship, remember to pause and simply appreciate what that other person brings into your physical, psychological, and spiritual space. You’ll be happier and more content. I guarantee it!

It’s Earth Day! What do you do on this day to celebrate and love on our Mother??? My hubs and I attended a ribbon cutti...
04/22/2026

It’s Earth Day!
What do you do on this day to celebrate and love on our Mother??? My hubs and I attended a ribbon cutting for our town’s newest community art at our local library. It is quite the nod to a shade tree and the graceful bonnet to the outdoor amphitheater.

Then we planted flowers at a local city park. Later will w**d and thin one of our golf course flower beds, finishing off the day with clean up and prep for our local hospital foundation community gardens. We will have seed packets and bedding plants to give away, then some community frenzy of food and drink!

IF WE DON’T CARE FOR OUR PLANET, WHO WILL? Enjoy the music~🎶

04/10/2026

Attended a discussion today on the future of education, especially in rural America. Some things are a bit disconcerting. Some more hopeful.

We know the societal norms are shifting but I hope they are positively impacting students, families, and communities. The contextual factors seem to be flattening out. Not sure if that’s good or not.

As a former educator in various contexts, I’m curious what others think about educational choice, resources being diluted/diverted for public education, parenting and a child-centered/choice environment, the challenges of social-emotional, behavioral development, using exclusive online learning platforms, home schooling, accountability to who/what for non-public learning approaches. Just curious.

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