Somebody Else Will Do It

by | Oct 21, 2013 | Faith

I have a secret to confess. There have been many times in my life I have dismissed thoughts or actions to help, encourage, or get involved because of five simple little words: Somebody else will do it. As quickly as I think the words, my motivation to step up, to get...

Shut Up and Listen

by | Oct 21, 2013 | Life Issues

I was pulling weeds out of the rocks lining my driveway. My head was down and I was deep in thought when I heard a car door. I looked up to see my neighbor walking toward me. We shared a little small talk, and then she sat down and started pulling weeds with me. She...

A Moment in Time

by | Oct 17, 2013 | Leadership

This week at work, my past came back to haunt me. It was a conversation, years ago, that helped correct a misunderstanding between two people. All told, it took five minutes from my day. I gained nothing from it. I simply noticed the misunderstanding unfolding and...

Just Do It

by | Oct 17, 2013 | Relationships

I was having a conversation with someone the other day about basic needs of teenagers. Since having that conversation I have come to decide that at least one of those needs is absolutely applicable to any age and stage of life. I believe that most people in the world...

What Do I Do with All This Zucchini

by | Oct 14, 2013 | DIY

When I went to my oldest son’s college orientation, one of the speakers shared a story about how she was new to Minnesota and that she’d been told to be sure to lock her car doors in August. Not really understanding why, she ignored this advice and returned to her car...