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My mom is a member of a church in a rural town in the Midwest. During a recent conversation, she shared news about a project her church initiated. She was proud to explain the church had established a residence for homeless individuals needing shelter and support. The initiative will also provide occupational and life skills …
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Why is it so hard to ask for help? Do we really think we can have it all, do it all, and be all that without a little help? Come on now! I don’t think we were meant to be a one-man band. It takes 50-80 musical instruments to create a symphony. There are 55 …
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Last week’s blog had a typo in it. My initial reaction was one of humiliation and shame. I couldn’t believe I didn’t notice it after proofing it a gazillion times. Catholic guilt and my reputation as Sister Mary Punctuation may have contributed to my embarrassment. Throughout this past week, I also noticed a typo in …
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I recently spent a week with my grandson. We traveled to Oregon to visit his friend and to tour a few colleges. To be exact, he spent a LOT of time visiting his friend and I researched schools, no tours were taken. While we were gone, he celebrated turning 16 and I did not celebrate …
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I have a friend who lives by the mantra: Best Day Ever. Regardless of the day, week, month, or moment, she declares every day the Best Day Ever. What a wonderful way to go through life! I wish I was more like her. It’s not that I fail to recognize my blessings, or appreciate the …
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I’m not one to complain, okay, that’s not entirely true, but a recent round of customer disservice has me perplexed. (I wanted to say p*ssed but that’s not nice.) For the life of me, and it was kinda that serious, I cannot understand how people who are in customer service can be totally inept and …
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A few weeks ago, I spent time with some elite athletes. Professional athletes who work out for hours at a time, several times a day. At the end of those days, they walk 10,000 steps for fun. On their “rest day,” they play volleyball for 7 hours on the beach. Athletes who have phenomenal physiques …
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I love to learn. After finishing 23 years of college learning, I began teaching so I could continue to learn without having to pay tuition, write papers, or take finals. I learned a lot while I was teaching. I learned how rewarding teaching can be. I learned the compensation does not begin to equal the …
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock or on a deserted island, you know Sunday is Mother’s Day. For some, it is a day to honor and lavish our mothers. For others, it is one of the most dreaded days of the year. Motherless Daughters is a book by Hope Edelman. It’s a book I frequently …
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A few weeks ago, I decided to ride my bicycle. The bike was given to me and it had been in my garage for 2 years. I drove to beautiful Waterton Canyon and hopped on. It wasn’t until mile 3 that I realized there were no brakes. Upon my harrowing return, I promptly used the …
