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Don’t you just love talking about mistakes—especially when they’re not yours? Admit it. There’s something strangely comforting about other people’s blunders. I think part of it stems from relief. Relief we’re not the only ones who goof and relief that at least this time it wasn’t us. Now, that’s not to say we don’t feel bad for the bungler. In …
I think all of us can pinpoint times in life that are punctuated by craziness. Job stress, illness, and unforeseen events are just a few examples of what can happen in a heartbeat. And if we’re already exhausted, it doesn’t take much to topple our walls of resolve. The farther I go in the writing process, I realize just how …
Good Morning! (Or afternoon or evening depending on your time zone). I hope you had a restful (and chocolate-filled) weekend. If you didn’t, stay tuned for some encouraging thoughts. =) You may remember that last week was a bit of a challenge for me. I dealt with cell phone problems most of the week and the stress caused me to …
Toward the end of each week, I dance a semi-jig in my office. I put away the past and anticipate new beginnings. My mood changes. My soul feels lighter. I’m on the downhill swing! By the time Thursday afternoon rolls around, I’m already feeling the weekend. When Friday comes I’m almost giddy. (Know what I’m talking about?) Fridays signal fun …
There are those crystal clear moments in life when we finally “get it.” We realize life’s too short not to pursue the things we love. (Here’s why.) Take writing, for instance. For years, I had to place my dream on hold for various reasons– another career path, having babies, raising babies, caring for an ill child, and the list goes …
“Does it seem more real now?” My eyes lingered on the teacher’s desk. “Sometimes. Other times, I can hardly believe it.” Our son’s hand glided across the row of hardbacks, scooting a few wayward titles back into a neat, organized row. How was it possible that he was still so young, and yet a lifetime had passed? The student, now …
I had the opportunity to visit our educator son’s classroom this week. The experience was surreal. Where there was once a little boy, now stood a man. A survivor. The teacher. Our son. Because of spring break, the school where he teaches wasn’t in session so halls were silent and desks were empty. Still… I envisioned young minds as they …
I’ve heard more than a few writers proclaim “It took hardly any effort– the words just poured onto the page! Why, my book practically wrote itself!” Now, if that’s you, please don’t take offense. Some folks just shake, rattle, and roll a wee bit different from others. I must admit, though, I always have a few thoughts when I hear …
Hello friends… Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! It’s great to be back in the blogging saddle again. I hope your day’s off to a super start and that you’re wearing your green. =) Last week was spring break at our house so I took a blogging sabbatical, stepped back from social media, and spent some quality time with our daughter. (Shopping, …
Let’s face it– none of us can be happy every minute. There will be challenges and times of testing that make us want to throw the covers over our heads and hibernate. Since that’s not an option for most people, folks trudge through the day, put on their “happy face” and endure. That’s why I like this blog to be …
