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Illness 2 Wellness

I haven’t been exercising much lately for a number of reasons. First, it’s been 2000 degrees outside. Second, my pacemaker needs to be replaced. Third, let’s be honest, those are just excuses. I haven’t been exercising much lately because I just didn’t feel like it. During my sabbatical from exercise, I’ve noticed several things:I’m not …

Tweens and Teens

This month on The Problem With Perfect podcast, Robin and I created a series about the many mental health issues students are experiencing. During each episode, we interviewed counseling specialists who shared insight into the world of tweens and teens. The information shared by the professionals was daunting: Disordered eating can begin as early as …

Wasting Time

I’ve been wasting a lot of time lately. Not just a minute or two, but hours, and sometimes entire days spent doing whatever I dang well please. Although I’ve had to work hard to resist the guilt that sometimes creeps in during these forays into leisure, laziness, call it what you will, it’s getting easier …

Uncomfortable

I’m embarrassed to admit how many times I’ve watched the Netflix series Quarterback. So much inspiration and so many pearls of wisdom. Thankfully, this guilty pleasure got me to today…the first preseason NFL game. In one of the episodes, Kirk Cousins recalls a conversation whereby someone told him, “It’s good to be uncomfortable.” That statement …

Barbie

Last Friday, I called the gbabes to see if they wanted to go to the movies to see Oppenheimer. What teenage boys wouldn’t want to see a movie about war and bombs and stuff? Much to my surprise, the 16-year-old replied, “I’d rather see Barbie.” His 14-year-old brother agreed, so off we went. I’ll admit …

Well Done!

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 …

Help

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 …

So What

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 …