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Our unlikely friendship started 16 years ago when I met her and her husband at MCA. He was a patient, and knowing of his stature and accomplishments in academia, I asked if he wanted to be addressed as Professor Larson or Dr. Larson. He replied, “I’d like to be called Precious.” And so it was. …
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My nephew died a year ago today, and our family has not been the same since. Everyone is dealing with the loss in their own way. Tears have been shed, stories and memories have been shared, and inexplicably, life has gone on without him. That’s what life does, and that’s what those left behind are …
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Our current political season has been a study in human behavior. It’s been interesting to observe how friends, family, and fellow citizens have responded to the myriad events of the past four months. Is that right? It’s only been 4 months?! Some people diligently research issues and are well-informed about the Constitution, laws, and governmental …
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Each year, I read The Purpose Driven Life for Lent. As close as I can figure, I’ve been reading that book for the past 16 years, give or take a year or two. I have highlighted passages on almost every page, and I date the highlights to remind me where I was emotionally and/or spiritually …
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In November, my daughter’s corporate position with a national healthcare entity was eliminated. For months, Kate had been vocal with leadership about unrealistic expectations, work/life balance, and burnout among staff. Their answer was to eliminate her position and to assign her responsibilities to the other directors. I’m sure her colleagues were thrilled. The change was …
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What does it cost to be kind? Our time, attention, common courtesy? Now more than ever, kindness seems to be one of the few things we can control AND it’s free. How great is that?! We all have the same 24 hours. How we spend those precious moments is up to us. Sometimes, kindness is …
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Courage comes in all shapes and sizes. For the past few years, I’ve spent time with my gbabes as they learned to drive. I’ll admit it took a certain amount of bravery on my part to sit in the passenger seat while they learned the fine art of driving. It wasn’t until the oldest prepared …
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I have a stress fracture in my foot. I don’t know how or why, it just happened. Every step reminds me things are not as they used to be. It’s as if everything I’ve done in the past to ensure and protect my love of running has been dismantled, step by step. As is so …
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There are people in this world that have extraordinary talent. Not me. I will never break a record, set a record, or appear in the Guinness book of ultimate success. My talents are much less impressive: In years past, I could make $2.46 last an entire week.I’ve been known to put not one, but both …
