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20 Jan

The Art of Giving Up

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The Animal Name Game is one of my family’s favorite road trip activities. It started when our son was very young and now it’s part of our travel routine. He selects a category, for example “things that fly,” and we each take a turn building the list. My husband and...
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30 Dec

The Beauty of Almost

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I’ve almost done many things. I almost kept my patience while waiting in traffic the other day. I almost met my goal of avoiding last-minute shopping. And I almost didn’t write a blog post this week. In each case I debated an alternate solution in my mind. While stuck in...
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02 Dec

Taking the teeth out of trouble…

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  As I took a walk around my neighborhood last week, I ran into a bit of trouble.  I enjoy my autumn walks so I was disappointed when I saw a huge dog across the street.  If you are a lover of great danes this would not be a troubling...
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14 Oct

What are you waiting for?

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Waiting is woven through the fabric of our lives. We wait for traffic lights to change, wait in line at our favorite eateries, and wait for the weekend to begin. However, at some point our waiting becomes uniquely tied to the issues of our lives. We wait for things to...
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07 Oct

When the lost is found

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When the lost is found… A few months ago I lost my internet connection. When I called my provider they said the situation needed a technician. But unfortunately a technician would not be available until the next day. Somewhat annoyed by the delay, I left home in a huff and...
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30 Sep

Not proving our worth, just living it

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I recently saw the movie Belle. Based on a true story, Dido Elizabeth Belle is the biracial child of a black slave and an English aristocrat. Her mother dies and her dutiful father sees to it that Belle is given a life of privilege despite the racial tensions of her...
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08 Sep

A willingness to try new things

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I’m a creature of habit. I love routine and a sense of what each day will look like. However, last week I celebrated another birthday and I realized how much more I am embracing, dare I say — change. Change can drum up feelings of dread if we look at...
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01 Sep

Faith that frees me from perfection

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Each of us has an idea of an ideal moment. It might be a meaningful conversation, a celebration of a success, or an event that marks a new beginning. However, when it comes to each of us being perfect that goal can be far more elusive. In many ways aiming...
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