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  • The final shade of death: She doesn't have Alzheimer's anymore!
    The final shade of death: She doesn't have Alzheimer's anymore!
  • Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?
    Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?
  • About me
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  • Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time
    Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time
  • 5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte
    5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte
  • The Christian music diet vs. "garbage in, garbage out"...
    The Christian music diet vs. "garbage in, garbage out"...
  • I have succumbed...
    I have succumbed...
  • What's in the Cards for You in 2021?
    What's in the Cards for You in 2021?

Latest Posts

  • Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word January 19, 2021
  • What’s in the Cards for You in 2021? January 12, 2021
  • Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength? December 2, 2020
  • Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time November 16, 2020
  • Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach November 11, 2020

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Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird's nest hairdo.
My dad walked me down the aisle and gave me away, despite my bird’s nest hairdo.
The fun before the storm... Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin' began...
The fun before the storm… Little Orange Riding Hood and her sister Trish with unruly, not overly photogenic or cooperative football fans in the background. Did these people not feel the raindrops splashing around us? This was the weekend before the Nightmare with Coughin’ began…
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
Stainless steel frames with progressive, no-line bifocal lenses that are photochromatic and have a premium oleophobic anti-reflective coating for a mere $136.26 shipped to my mailbox in two weeks or less. Zenni, you should hire me to advertise for you.)
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My son after his final performance in "Beauty and the Beast." He played both a beast and a prince perfectly... just like in real life. :)
My son after his final performance in “Beauty and the Beast.” He played both a beast and a prince perfectly… just like in real life. :)
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep -- and the shallows.
Me, this morning, with the trusty float destined to save me from all the denizens of the deep — and the shallows.
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
My friend Robena and I took a selfie prior to embarking on the Dash for Diabetes 5K Saturday morning.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
Spontaneous selifes by way of illustration: The two on the left were done with modern technology, me looking at what would be the mirror image WYWIWYG. The right one, quasi modern, digital smartphone camera but holding it as I would a traditional camera.
(When you're not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches.... ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn't think about shooting a photo -- until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
(When you’re not great at shooting selfies while driving, transform them into sketches…. ) While I did ask my son how I looked before I left for my first day on the job, I didn’t think about shooting a photo — until I reached my first STOP sign. I look more happy than anxious. :)
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
So it poured rain the day of commencement, which meant it was a bad hair day. But it was a great day with my new, old friends anyway!
Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
Me and my poison ivy--not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
Me and my poison ivy–not thrilled with each other even a week after it appeared.
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My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother's Day 2012.
My mom with my son Adam and me on Mother’s Day 2012.
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Christianity, life, self, writing

Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word

My search for a vision for my writing life in 2021 is starting with my word of the year: satisfied. Why? Because God alone can satisfy. I need to live that. Continue reading Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word

What’s in the Cards for You in 2021?
Christianity, life, New Year's, self, writing

What’s in the Cards for You in 2021?

I’m approaching 2021 as I would the card game: Twenty One. God is my dealer, and I’m asking Him to “hit me” with additional cards to give me a winning hand. Maybe you want to play too? Continue reading What’s in the Cards for You in 2021?

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?
character, Christianity, fitness, humor, life

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

It definitely affected mine I had been going about the business of writing all wrong, and it took a confrontation … Continue reading Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time
Christianity, life, self, writing

Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time

An object lesson God used to drive that point home “The outside excitement is calling you,” God said to me … Continue reading Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time

Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach
Christianity, hurricane, safety, trust, weather

Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach

But here I am anyway The current hurricane, aka tropical storm, is known simply as Eta, the seventh letter of … Continue reading Hurricane Eta Is Messing With My Day at the Beach

The Best Way to Appreciate a Gift Is to Use It Well
Christianity, inspiration, life lessons, self, writing

The Best Way to Appreciate a Gift Is to Use It Well

Our talents are not our property; we are simply God’s servants stewarding the gifts He has given us by using them well. Continue reading The Best Way to Appreciate a Gift Is to Use It Well

My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100
blogging, Christianity, life, life stories, work life, writing

My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100

Who knew mimicking Jesus would be part of a career in tech transfer? “Thy words were found and I ate … Continue reading My Marketing Job Has a Holy Goal: Reach 1 in 100

Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99
blogging, Christianity, inspiration, writing

Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99

Be inspired! You can’t reach even one if you don’t get started My blog has been largely absent of words … Continue reading Maybe Your Job Is to Reach the 1 Rather Than the 99

This Is Why You Should Make Your Virtual Event Hybrid
event planning, events, virtual events

This Is Why You Should Make Your Virtual Event Hybrid

If your event is for people who don’t have a personal relationship with your office, keep your virtual event strictly virtual. But if not… Continue reading This Is Why You Should Make Your Virtual Event Hybrid

What Not to Do When You Host a Virtual Event
event planning, events, humor, virtual events

What Not to Do When You Host a Virtual Event

“All this for a virtual event!” my wonderful marketing assistant had said it best a week before. She had gazed at her once-sparse office now loaded with box after box. Continue reading What Not to Do When You Host a Virtual Event

Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?
identity theft, phishing, protection, scam

Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?

Mine is — and I can’t stop it  In March, the IRS contacted me to let me know someone had filed my taxes … Continue reading Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?

Just Above the ‘Window to the Soul’ Is the Truth Teller
aging, beauty tips, humor, it happened to me, life, self

Just Above the ‘Window to the Soul’ Is the Truth Teller

Your eyebrows are telling your secrets. Unfortunately, taming them so they don’t tell all requires time and talent and too much cash. Continue reading Just Above the ‘Window to the Soul’ Is the Truth Teller

Why ‘Imposter Syndrome’ Is a Good Thing
Christianity, inspiration, relationships

Why ‘Imposter Syndrome’ Is a Good Thing

Christians, celebrate that Jesus makes you free Do you feel like a phony? Do you think that if people unearthed … Continue reading Why ‘Imposter Syndrome’ Is a Good Thing

The Students Have Returned! This Is How I Know
COVID-19, humor, life, schools

The Students Have Returned! This Is How I Know

Traffic! COVID’s shutdown of schools lulled me into thinking my commute could be quick and easy. “Normal” traffic patterns are returning with the students. I’m positive. Continue reading The Students Have Returned! This Is How I Know

When the Gym Reopened, I Was First in Line
COVID-19, fitness, gym, health

When the Gym Reopened, I Was First in Line

The gym has reopened after the coronavirus shutdown, and I’ve returned. You aren’t there. I’m sorry not sorry you haven’t returned for the same reason you aren’t back. Continue reading When the Gym Reopened, I Was First in Line

BFF May Not Mean What You Think It Does
blogging, humor, relationships

BFF May Not Mean What You Think It Does

If your best friend is a blogger, that is I was sitting in the back seat of Pamela’s navy blue Toyota … Continue reading BFF May Not Mean What You Think It Does

Don’t Undervalue Online Education
edtech, education, teaching

Don’t Undervalue Online Education

Digital technology can enhance teaching and learning — if used properly Watching the news accounts pressing for students to return … Continue reading Don’t Undervalue Online Education

6 Best Things About My Return to Work
COVID-19, life, work life

6 Best Things About My Return to Work

COVID-19 makes the workplace seem more precious There’s no place like home — unless you’re forced to do your day … Continue reading 6 Best Things About My Return to Work

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