Category: A Writer’s Life
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Podcast 4: I hate the Facebook hoops!
What’s going on with all this Facebook publicity? Why do I have to wave my hat and draw attention to myself?
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I’m a 7 seeking balance
Since the start of December, I’ve been at two extremes: flitting around like a nervous flea or making dents in the family room sofa cushions. It’s been a weird couple of months. During the typical prep weeks before Christmas, we unexpectedly raced to California and back. We pressed hard, making the 4,000-plus-mile trip in seven…
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Podcast Episode 253: One Secret Christmas
Spreading Christmas magic, one family at a time.
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Podcast Episode 251: Why Honor the Journey?
What’s your journey? How do you honor where you’ve been? Where is your journey taking you?
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Finding grace for those who have come before
What would be the worst thing you could find out about your family?
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You’re not listening!
What gives? “You asked me what I thought, and now you’re not taking my advice? What’s up with that?”
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Lessons from a grassy walk
Dusky, dark blue sky hovers over the wide, tree-edged lawns. Brown, dusty fields fade into the horizon. Honking geese drown out distant city traffic as they fly in packs southward, from where I came. Abbey bells peal across the way, calling the monks to prayer. I step from concrete onto the short-trimmed grass path. It…
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Searching, again
“Who are you?” an elderly woman demands as she peers up into my face. I have never met her. A middle-aged man shrugs apologetically, “I should know you, but I forget your name.” I’ve never met him, either. Barely making eye contact, a young person nods at me and shoves a folded paper my way,…
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Time to percolate
It’s rare to find a person this time of year who doesn’t enjoy a tall cup of pumpkin spice latte. That rich flavor and aroma are quintessentially fall. Does it matter how it was prepared? French-pressed? Cold Brewed? Maybe poured over for a quick decaf? I love a good cup of coffee regardless of how…
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Will just being just happen?
“Do your best. Keep trying until you can do no more. Did you do your best? Then that’s all you can do.” ~Sigh~ The words do more than echo. They are the threads that stitch together my daily life. But I’m getting better at asking for help. Covid did that: Made me stress more, doubt…
