The middle of January is kind of rough. It’s often dark and cold, both in weather and events. There are icy roads and accidents, friends fighting the flu, and people anxious about job bonuses and cutbacks. There are news reports about Oscar discrimination, Amy Schumer possibly stealing jokes, mudslinging politicians, terrorists, and gun violence. Yes, […]
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Dropped my sweet boy curbside at the airport yesterday. He headed back to college to start the second semester of his freshman year. He gives those kind of hugs that hang on a little longer than you expect them to…the kind that leave you teetering on the brink of not holding it together. As he
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Storing away the Christmas decorations so eagerly placed around the house such a short time ago makes me sigh for two reasons. One, the season comes and goes so fast each year that I wonder if I did all I could to enjoy it. And two, repacking the decor with a caring, organized attitude is almost
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Ahhhh, a new year! January 1st. Just speaking the date invokes a sense of renewal, doesn’t it? A time to evaluate priorities, nurture goals, and begin a quest toward organization. Like a schoolgirl in fall, the outing to purchase my new 2016 planner is a mission in itself. It must be a certain size, with
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Well, here we are at the final week of our countdown! In the past three weeks of this Christmas season, we have worked on controlling our worries, helping others, and accomplishing our to-do list with peace and determination. I think it’s time to rejoice, don’t you? This week’s Christmas Countdown Challenge is to remember the
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