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Exposing Myself
I admire those who write blogs and honestly share their life story as they travel through their journey… perspectives from their past, present, and their hopes for the future. Blogging often means...
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What’s the 5-Power?
Several years ago, my youngest daughter (now 14) announced that “5″ was her favorite number. She chose it for her sports jerseys, wrote it on her school binders, and began telling us that we were the...
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Desensitize my Kids?!
I was participating in a women’s prayer meeting at a church where I was relatively new. Until that day, I regularly offered prayer for others, but rarely requested any for myself. As my children...
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Annul a 20-year marriage?
I ran into an old friend of my Mom’s a few weeks ago at the grocery store. This woman’s husband left her 15+ years ago with 7 young children. He left her for a younger woman and his relationship...
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My Empty-Bucket List
For many years, I’ve conducted an activity with my college students, asking them to create their own version of the famous “Bucket List”. I warn them that the list should not include professional...
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Great Gift Idea: Pillowcases!
If I can make these, anyone can! I haven’t sewn in 20 years, but another Mom was recently making this “Holiday Pillow Cases Set” for her nephew, and I just had to try it for my Godson. (Directions...
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Tummy Tuesday! Ice Cream Cone Cakes
Last week, I wanted to be a “fun Mom” who sent something “different” in for the end of season Lacrosse party. I had completely forgotten about ice cream cone cakes!! I fell in love with these all...
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Why I Started Blogging
Inspired by another blogger who shared her reasons in a post, here are mine: 1.) The “timing” of “loneliness”. Despite more activity in our nest than in years gone by (continuous house traffic from...
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I Didn’t Get the Job
Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Matthew 16:24 MSG After a year-long, on & off job search in my local area that was met with...
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The 5 Anxiety Myths of Public Speaking
Recently, I received an email from a woman who is a professional speaker letting me know that she gives me credit when referencing the article below in her speeches. I was stunned, asking where she...
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It’s National Camera Day!
Today celebrates photographs and the invention of the camera! In honor of National Camera Day, here are 4 of my favorite (amateur) pics: Central Park, New York City Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill...
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A Teenager’s Crisis of Faith
Recently, my three children and I ran into a lovely Mom and her 16-year old daughter. My twins and her daughter attended the same small Christian school together from Kindergarten through 3rd grade....
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Post Updates
For those who have been following this still-beginner blogger … THANK YOU! It remains a hodge-podge of my current life experiences, but I hope it will eventually evolve into something more...
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Getting Ahead or Enjoying the Moment?
Recently, my daughter had her very first job interview. After we decided on her outfit and printed a copy of her resume, I wondered if they’d offer a 401K plan. Although utterly absurd, the thought...
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Does Violence Really Make Games More “FUN”?
A significant number of my 19-28 year old male college students would give a resounding “yes!” to that question. I asked an informal research question in one of my classes, asking the guys if their...
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Paying for Other’s Bad Behavior Is Making Me a Little Cranky
Now in my mid 40’s, I’ve officially experienced enough of life where paying (in time or money) for other people’s bad behavior, no-show tendencies, and last-minute procrastination is making me cranky....
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Prayer at the Pole and Courageous Teens
Today is national See You at the Pole Day, where students, faculty, staff, and parents are welcome to meet and pray around their school flag pole. Our family attended at 7am EST this morning and I’m...
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Homemade Pancakes
This is my go-to recipe when my kids have friends sleep over, and I’ve made these pancakes on several school mornings as well! I also use store-bought box mix, but when I serve these homemade pancakes,...
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Ghost Meringues
Happy Tuesday! Life has been beyond what most people call “busy” for my family lately. Endless sports, pre-game dinners, a string of family birthdays, homecoming events, working part time (while job...
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Autumn Apple Brownies
I hope your family is enjoying the spectacular skies and colorful leaves of this autumn season. I recall seeing the first bright red leaves appear in late August, and now, those same trees have many...
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