Recently, I wrote a post about how it was time to pick a fight. I felt like a big, brave girl saying this since I haven’t picked a real fight once in my life! I did get a black eye once, but it was from…
I have always thought of myself as a good listener. Imagine the day I realized I actually wasn’t. It was perhaps a year ago while reading a book on communication when I realized the truth. I was a horrible listener. No wonder I felt…
The view surrounding me was pristine. I could see for miles. Green everywhere, even right in front of my eyes. A slight breeze blew my then white blonde hair as I wedged my bare toes between the strong branches of my favorite walnut tree.…
Michael and I just finished reading Love Does by Bob Goff. The book is nothing short of a life changer! The premise of the book is love does more than just talk and read and meet together. Love needs to be put into action. I was particularly…
I’ve been fired twice in my life. I’ve heard you haven’t truly lived till you have been fired two or three times. I guess I can breathe a big sigh of relief knowing I am now truly living. In neither situation did I see…
I went to hear Paula D’Arcy speak this past Saturday. Her story is compelling to say the least. Her words struck a chord in me where not many have. She spoke on taking the further journey. And, moving beyond our usual place of comfort…
Michael and I sat quietly perched on stools in our kitchen. The lights were dim and Jude was asleep. It was a moment of resounding silence. A moment of reflection. We wandered down the path of conversation staying along a certain trail which seemed…
What would you think of if I told you NOT to think about green sunglasses? Don’t do it; don’t think of green sunglasses! Ok, so it doesn’t help I have a big picture of them glaring right into your eyes. Here is another one…
A common struggle for many people is thinking their best years are behind them. If you really believe that, than you can stop reading this post right now. If, however, you believe there just might be a chance that your best years are ahead…
If you had met me 5 years ago I would have probably shook your hand from high on the back of a sweaty horse. Or, greeted you while emptying a wheelbarrow of horse manure. My daily attire consisted of Carhartt overalls or riding breeches.…
