Category: Life Lessons
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Thanksgiving Blessings
A gaggle of children running in and out of the house; two refrigerators filled with food; 15 people coming for dinner; the house rearranged for a large sit-down; five more people joining in for dessert; and, most important, a quiet moment to thank God for all the blessings in my life. Thanksgiving this year was…
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Tom Sawyer Didn’t Get Dinner Delivered
Painting my fence has been a project that needed to be completed before winter. A month ago I bought paint and new brushes. A week later I spent the weekend power-washing the fence to remove loose paint and dirt. I was proud of my accomplishments to date so I decided to take a three week…
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Back-to-School Resolutions
Waiting for a new year to begin to set goals is overrated. September is my favorite time of year to set resolutions. After playing with the kids all summer, it is the perfect month to regroup and focus on new goals for myself. This September it is even more important to set goals. In addition to…
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One Chance in Life. Get it Right.
This week I have spent more time listening than writing. People around me are struggling. Difficult ex-spouses, ailing parents, children struggling with school routines, parents struggling with school routines, separated couples at war, job stress, financial worries, life changes, relationship obstacles, relationship disappointments, and entering puberty have all been discussions I have had this week.…
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Eat, Pray, Love and Celebrating a Beginning
Eat, Pray, Love is a memoir about a year in Elizabeth Gilbert’s life following her divorce. It is a search to find herself so that she can find balance in her life. This balance will open up for Ms. Gilbert peace, happiness, joy, and freedom. At the time Eat, Pray, Love was published, my life…
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Anniversary Milestones: A Life in Review
My first anniversary gift was an eight inch Henckel knife. I remember my soon-to-be ex laughing, telling me it wasn’t a good idea to buy your new wife a knife for your first anniversary. “Don’t you want something else?” he asked. I explained that I really wanted the knife so he bought it for me.…