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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
