Less About Me

Greetings,
My name is Alexandria Sage.
Thank you for stopping by. I welcome you.

As humans we are complicated creatures and cannot be summed up easily. So I have written this “less about me” page—meaning the shorter version. The “more about me” page, a different story of me—is longer. If you’re still reading this by now, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you’ll read on … and get to know “less of me”, which may be all you need to know. But—just in case—there is always more.

I like …
words,
art,
flowers,
dawn, dusk,
history—all of it,
current events,
cultural trends,
peanut butter and jelly,
simplicity,
excellence,
hard, exhausting work.

I have …
a red four-wheeler,
the sweetest canine,
two fierce, outdoor felines,
a lovely dwelling place,
great health that comes at a high price,
a fulfilling job,
compassion for the lonely and lost,
enough.

I can …
keep a secret,
water ski,
grow flowers,
sing first soprano.

I struggle with …
the usual insecurities,
failures,
and frailties
inherent in human skin,
a chronic disease,
man’s cruelty to man and beast.

I love …
family, friends,
the smell of children,
the stories of old people,
solitude,
the Holy Scriptures,
God the Father,
Son,
and Holy Spirit.

I am …
a loyal friend,
passionate about nearly everything,
including sleep and play.
Loved deeply by my parents, husband,
children, and siblings.
A truth seeker, truth examiner,
truth finder.
Intrigued by philosophy,
a dedicated student of the Scriptures
and follower of Jesus Christ.
So fortunate.
Old enough.

I need …
love, mercy,
patience,
kindness,
forgiveness.

I long for …
legacy,
significance.

I want …
to decrease sadness
and increase joy,
to make a difference for
… everyone.

Peace,
Alexandria

30 Comments

Subhan Zein
/ June 25, 2012

Nice to meet you, Alexandria! I enjoy your blog. Have a lovely day!

Subhan Zein

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- SimplySage
  / June 26, 2012
  
  Very nice to meet you as well. Im so glad for your visit and follow.
  
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yazrooney
/ July 2, 2012

Really lovely intro. Tells me all the important things about you…that at the heart of everything you are joyful.

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- SimplySage
  / July 2, 2012
  
  What a nice compliment! Thanks for the visit and taking the time to comment.
  I’ll visit you some time.
  Peace,
  Alexandria
  
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The Retiring Sort
/ July 2, 2012

Just a quick note to let you know that I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger’s Award. See this post for morr info: http://theretiringsort.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1834&action=edit&message=10. If you choose not to accept, I certainly understand – but I hope this will bring you some new visitors, no matter what you decide. Thanks for your interesting posts! All the best.

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- The Retiring Sort
  / July 2, 2012
  
  Oops – the link should be: http://theretiringsort.com/2012/07/02/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award-2/
  
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  - SimplySage
    / July 2, 2012
    
    Wow, I am extremely honored! I will look it over. I’ve never been nominated for an award but will examine what is involved in acceptance.
    How I thank you!
    Peace,
    Alexandria
    
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ladywise
/ July 7, 2012

Excellent introduction Alexandria. Very concise. I feel like I know a lot about you already.

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- SimplySage
  / July 7, 2012
  
  Thanks. Nice to meet you as well.
  Keep in touch.
  
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laura@eljaygee
/ July 31, 2012

You are creative, clever and humorous so am very pleased to ‘meet’ you

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- SimplySage
  / August 4, 2012
  
  What a nice compliment. Thank you!
  
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lizeccentric7
/ September 2, 2012

Love your about page, and much appreciation for putting me on your blogroll.

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The Retiring Sort
/ December 18, 2012

Just wanted to let you know I have nominated you for the Blog of the Year 2012. I hope this will be welcome news for you. If you prefer not to accept the award, I certainly understand, especially given the lateness of the year! To see more about the award and this nomination, please visit my post at http://theretiringsort.com/2012/12/18/a-year-end-gift/ – All the best!

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- SimplySage
  / December 18, 2012
  
  Oh my! Honored again! Yes, I will accept and the other as well. No stretch of time this week but before the year’s out I will!
  Thank you so very much!
  
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Subhan Zein
/ January 7, 2013

Hello Alexandria,

You have a nice blog here and I am sure you are a loyal friend. Keep doing what you do, Alexandria, and you will be another light in the heart of humanity.

Also, I hope it is not too late to wish you a wonderful New Year. May 2013 bring you more happiness, love, and success. I would like to thank you because you continue following my blog. I hope my blog posts do not disappoint and that your visits in there have been a joyful ride. Thank you again, many blessings and much love to you, Alexandria:-)

Subhan Zein

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- SimplySage
  / January 8, 2013
  
  Dear Subhan,
  It is never to late to wish a wonderful 2013. I thank you for such nice compliments on my blog and for taking the time to comment.
  I enjoy reading the blogs I follow and read them as time allows. I do read and enjoy yours very much.
  Keep it up! Have a great day.
  Again, thanks for the compliments.
  Alexandria
  
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  - Subhan Zein
    / January 8, 2013
    
    Great, and thank you, Alexandria. You are one generous soul. Many blessings and much love to you.
    
    Subhan Zein
    
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    - SimplySage
      / January 9, 2013
      
      Thank you. And thanks for the follow!
      
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      - Subhan Zein
        / January 9, 2013
        
        pleasure.
Inge
/ January 16, 2013

Less is more….

I love your mission, powerful message.

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- SimplySage
  / January 16, 2013
  
  Thank you for all the visits and comments. I had a previous longer version (the “boring” one). Thought it best to sum it up like this!
  
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Mary Gilmartin
/ January 19, 2013

A great introduction. I like your first and last name, especially your last name since it’s one of my favorite culinary herbs.

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- SimplySage
  / January 20, 2013
  
  Thanks for the compliments in every way. Mary is good name too. It’s dear to me as that is the name of my sister and grandmother.
  
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Victoria
/ February 3, 2013

And, you are a poet, too!
I really enjoyed reading Less of You, and there’s more! ;-D

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- SimplySage
  / February 3, 2013
  
  Thanks!
  
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elizabeth
/ February 13, 2013

Love your, Less than post.

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Becky
/ April 24, 2013

Thank you for following me on my journey. I consider it an honor to have you follow along! You have a beautiful blog! Thanks again, and have a wonderful day!

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- SimplySage
  / April 24, 2013
  
  Thank you, Becky. Such a nice compliment! May we encourage each other on our journey of faith.
  
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