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Change. Seasons change. People change. Jobs change. It’s inevitable. And yet it's not something I’ve always enjoyed. I can remember being asked by many a job interviewer: "How do you handle change?" “Oh, me? I love change. Yes, I’m very flexible, really go with the...
Pinning or Pining
I love Pinterest. Pinterest drives me crazy. I accept that I am fully a quandary of magnificent proportions. Pinterest is an amazing conglomeration of creative inspiration and culinary wonder. It has the ability to make me WANT to cook. It has the power to make me...
Fly, Be Free
The time has come; I can’t believe it’s already here. There are just a few days left before my full nest will become a partially-full nest. My middle son is leaving for college soon. He will be hours and many miles away from me. And I am supposed to be happy about it....
God Redeems My Time
When my daily work in HR threatens to overwhelm me (which it often does), my natural instinct is to think I have to put aside my workplace ministry activities and give priority to that work which threatens. However, like so many, my “in basket” is never empty. In...
Figuring Out How I’m Made to Crave
Lysa Terkeurst was the main speaker at the Bridging the Gap Spring Conference. I had been really excited to hear her speak, because I had just finished reading her book “Unglued.” I could totally relate to the topic, and I loved her writing style. What I didn’t...
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Most people are aware that a bad credit score costs you money, but you may not know just how much that adds up over a lifetime. The extra interest you pay for things like a mortgage, insurance, credit cards, and car loans could be invested rather than paid to...
Piano Man
Dear Piano Man, Our paths crossed yesterday. For two minutes. You won't remember me, but your kind eyes and gentle smile are forever etched into my heart. As you began to play in the Mayo Clinic's underground plaza, my inquisitive, blonde-haired boy appeared at your...
I’m Not Funny
I’m not funny when I want to be. I try to tell jokes, but they usually flop. I forget the punchline, or my timing is way off. People often chuckle sideways or look at me as if trying to decipher if I am serious or not. But rarely do I get a laugh when trying for one....
Cuppa Cool Beans
I love me some coffee. LOVE. However, in the hot days of summer, sipping from a steamy mug makes me a bit flustered. Since I opt to not cause hot flashes whenever possible, those are the moments a smooth, iced java beverage beckons me! I laugh as I type this because I...
Four Ways to Manage Fear
I’ve dealt with fear my whole life. Some of my earliest memories are shrouded in fear. Not that I really had much to be afraid of, growing up in a safe, loving home, but for some reason I’ve been afraid. Of everything. I was afraid of school, new experiences, even...
