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21 Things Learned in 21 Years of Motherhood
photo courtesy of: http://blog.debutantemedia.com/social-media-safety-tips-for-parents/ 22 years ago, the doctor looked me in the eye and said, “Are we happy about this?” I could feel the heat rise to...
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Romance: It’s in the Eye of the Beholder
“4 out of 9?” said my husband, “And you posted my score on Facebook?” I giggled sheepishly, “yes, but I also said you were a good husband…” Okay, perhaps I hadn’t thought through my comment. I’d taken...
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Undone; Worth the Read
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy; my heart shouted yes before I’d even finished reading the blog post. Yes, sign me up to be on the launch team for the book: Undone, A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected...
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How to Live in the Present: Put Your Smartphone Down
“You said you’d wake me up!” I startled, then looked at the clock, the red numbers of 6:17 (am of course), glared back at me. “I know, I know,” I said to my daughter, “but later I read that the best...
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Getting My Instant Fix
“You can do Yoga! It says right here that yoga reduces inflammation!” I chuckle to myself, “Okay, well I better wait a few days for that.” My daughter is not convinced, “No, you can do it right now...
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The Art of Practicing Courage
Sunset on the Grand Tetons, June 2012 *Friends-if you don’t have the time to read my entire post-I have news to share: please skip to the end! This is the photo. The photo that popped up in my feed...
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Finding Peace Involves Risk, an interview with Teri Ditslear
An Interview with Teri Ditslear; Wife, Mother, Pastor and “Fire-Starter” As soon as I read the article in my local newspaper, I knew I had to get in touch with her. You see, she and I are not...
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The Day the Homeless Fed Me
There was no audible voice, no specific directive, just a nudge on my heart. But the nudge was strong; so strong I knew immediately what my answer would be: Yes. It took a week to commit, to finally...
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“Relax and Let God Love You”, An Interview with Regina Brett
Every once in a while you find a book or an author that strikes a cord with you. You read the words they have carefully crafted and think, “Yes! That’s it! That’s exactly the way I feel, but I...
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The Power of Accepting Change
The first day of school, captured from afar. “Are you sure I can’t come?” I asked, “I know the other moms are coming…” My daughter simply shook her head, “No, Mom,” she said, “You don’t need to be...
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Where’s Your Joy?
How I’ve felt lately. Tell me I’m not the only one, that you have felt like this too: Not quite yourself, a little irritated, restless and bored with the day-to-day drudgery. This has been me for the...
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I won, I won…
I was recently nominated for the Liebster Award from fellow blogger Pernnille who is from Denmark and writes a lovely travel blog. The Liebster Award The Liebster Award is given by bloggers to fellow...
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50 Reasons I’m Okay with Turning 50
This weekend marks my 50th birthday. I can’t believe I’ve been around for half a century, it doesn’t seem possible. But as I ponder this getting older thing, I’ve decided: it’s not so bad. In fact...
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Gratitude Schmatitude! What really makes us happy?
Happiness is watching a cute movie on a chilly Saturday afternoon. For the first time in a very long time, I found myself with an empty Saturday afternoon this past weekend. What a treat! And so yes, I...
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All I Want for Christmas is…
Dear Santa, Hello from Indiana. I hope you and the Mrs. are well. How are the elves? I’m hoping they aren’t too sleep-deprived during this last minute holiday rush in the workshop. I’m so excited...
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Pain, Acceptance and God’s Magic Wand
“I just want to eat,” she says with a frown, as she stares at the fruit on her plate. She is grumpy and I get it, I understand why. I remember the pain. “I know,” I say, “and you will. The pain you...
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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight and Other Lessons From My Youth
“…And you know what he said? He said, ‘It’s good to want, Tracy.’” I chuckled to myself at the memory. My daughter was less than impressed. “I know, Mom. You’ve already told me this story…” Had I? I...
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10 Reasons Why I Love Yoga
I’ve spent the majority of my life exercising. But in the last seven months I’ve been fighting a few pesky health issues that have knocked me off the proverbial exercise wagon. Only now am I beginning...
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
My mom, daughter, me and Grandma ‘Cille If she were here, she’d have called me on the phone a month ago, asking me about my plans for Mother’s Day. I’d have said, “I don’t know Mom, I haven’t gotten...
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6 Lessons Learned From Being Alone
My bucket list, handwritten in 1998. Back in 1998, a friend and I decided we would make bucket lists; 100 things we wanted to do in our lifetime. My list was entitled, My Ultimate To-Do List! Oh my,...
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