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Poor little ferns. I bought them at a community plant sale last May, potted them in a pot, and set them on my front step. I spent the entire hot summer pampering them as I dreamed and schemed about where I would tuck them into my flower beds in the fall. I loved their...
Too Big For Words
I got the phone call very early in the morning; I knew immediately that something bad had happened. She was crying and my heart was pounding like a kick drum in my chest. My foggy brain heard the details and was trying to connect the pieces: middle of the night, heart...
The Little C
A few weeks ago I had what I like to refer to as “the little c.” To be honest, it could easily be called “The Big C,” but I consider that a term for cancer, which gratefully I don’t have. No, I had the “little c” – a colonoscopy; just one of the fun things that comes...
Trying and Trusting
Try as I might – and I had made a valiant effort, make no mistake about it – I could not get a promotion. I’d been working above my current pay and title for two years and had been recognized as ready for my next opportunity by my superiors for that extended amount of...
5 Easy Ways to Eat More Veggies This Summer
Vegetables. All too often, it’s something I chalk up among the list of things I know I should do, but dread. Things like visiting the dentist. Getting a physical. Facing my children without coffee in the morning. You get the idea. But in the summertime, vegetables...
The List
To-do lists. I love them. Instead of doodling in meetings, I make lists. I have lists tucked everywhere; they give me a sense of purpose to each day. Garden lists. House lists. Goal lists. Like I said, I love lists! I awoke early this morning to quietly jump-start...
How to Make the Most of Your Summer
I don’t know about you, but my summers fly by. I longingly look at the calendar all spring, only to realize a moment later that it’s the end of August! This year I’m going in with a plan. I will think about all that I want to accomplish, big and small and prepare to...
In the Moment
“Look deep into the other person’s eyes,” the instructor said quietly, soothingly from the front of the room. “Just stay in the moment. Notice any thoughts you may have. Look away if you need to, but then come back.” This was spoken at a training I attended one Monday...
Gift Bags for the Homeless
This past Easter, our church put together “baskets” for people serviced by two homeless shelters in our area. After discussing what would be best to put in them with the directors of these programs, we loaded them up with helpful goodies: a new toothbrush, toothpaste,...
Rainbow Cupcakes
From Guest Blogger: Becca Groves When my niece turned five she asked if I would make rainbow cupcakes for her birthday party. And since I'm addicted to pinterest, this was basically asking me if I would like to play. Yes, yes I would. They turned out adorable and were...
