Party ’til the Police Come!

by | Feb 2, 2015 | Just Laughs

Picture it: Small Town, Minnesota, 1991. Twelve women were sitting around folding tables playing cards while their collective preschool children played upstairs. The children ran through every now and again to check in with their mom, or tattle on what Susie did to...

You’re Enough, Just as You Are

by | Feb 17, 2014 | Relationships

Driving in the darkness of the moonlit car, my emotions were roiling. Hurt, confusion, and frustration had me on a slow simmer that was quickly snowballing into a burn. It had started earlier that day, when a dear friend all but admitted that she isn’t always honest...

God’s Hand At Work

by | Dec 20, 2012 | Leadership, Workplace

I am thankful for the assistance God has provided me through friends. Many friends have served as mentors, coaches, and personal advisors. I am grateful for each precious friend and the contributions they have made in my life. These men and women have served as role...

Christmas Reminder

by | Dec 22, 2011 | Life Issues

It was almost Christmas week, when merriment and expectation should mingle with the aroma of great foods and family gatherings.  But that was not the case the Christmas my husband left us.  There was no Christmas cheer in our home, no money for gifts or even a tree. ...

Restroom Networking

by | Apr 13, 2011 | Just Laughs

I attend a lot of conferences, particularly women’s conferences, and thus, I spend a lot of time in restroom lines with other women who also need to “rest.”  I seriously believe that if I didn’t have this “resting” issue to deal with I would have all the time in the...