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Author: Sara

I have a desire to write something that will change the world. This blog is one little step out of my currently overfilled life of working, parenting, being a wife, housekeeper, laundress, hostess, cheerleader, beader, reader, and leader... When I write, I feel a bit more sane, even if said writing exposes my insanity. Go figure.
The “calm” before Hurricane Irma
Christian life, inspiration, life

The “calm” before Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma — aka “the largest Atlantic hurricane ever,” “the monster storm” and “killer hurricane” after its first deaths were … Continue reading The “calm” before Hurricane Irma

Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation
Humor, life, take care

Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation

The next step in the MRE process – other than determining that I NEVER wanted to do THAT again – … Continue reading Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation

When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal
Humor, life, take care

When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal

    After my cat saved my life I suffered misery, wonder, and an MRE. Not “Meal, Ready-to-Eat.” Not food … Continue reading When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal

How do you get an emoji makeover?
2017, fashion, Humor, life

How do you get an emoji makeover?

A week ago, I had no idea that having a personalized emoji was even a thing, and now I am … Continue reading How do you get an emoji makeover?

Connie’s got this — but pray anyway, please!
2017, Christian life, friends, gym life

Connie’s got this — but pray anyway, please!

Prayers, please! As I type, my friend Connie is at the hospital undergoing surgery to remove a lobe of her lung that encases a nodule. Continue reading Connie’s got this — but pray anyway, please!

How my cat saved my life (Part II)
2017, Humor, life

How my cat saved my life (Part II)

I do credit this animal with saving my life, not just diagnosing me. Because my story didn’t end there… Continue reading How my cat saved my life (Part II)

How my cat saved my life — just last week
2017, Humor, life, take care

How my cat saved my life — just last week

I have to give credit where credit is due — even if it is to a self-centered beast who walks … Continue reading How my cat saved my life — just last week

It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts
2017, gym life, Humor, life

It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts

Dear Pinterest, Please stop sending me messages along the lines of “It’s a match: Sara and Kevin.” Just. Stop. I … Continue reading It’s Pinterest not Pimpterest — and other random thoughts

My baby turns 21 today
2017, family, Humor, memories, parenting

My baby turns 21 today

Parenting is a full-contact sport, a risky business, an often thankless task, and my greatest joy and still-in-progress accomplishment. Continue reading My baby turns 21 today

Live as if health care won’t be there when you need it
2017, back pain, Christian life, take care

Live as if health care won’t be there when you need it

I’m thankful I can see a doctor when I need one, but I want to be in the best health I can be by doctoring myself — so I won’t need one often. Continue reading Live as if health care won’t be there when you need it

Business at the top; workout on the bottom
2017, all in a day's work, exercise, Humor

Business at the top; workout on the bottom

It was Monday morning, mere hours before my debut as a panel moderator at AUTM 2017, the annual meeting of … Continue reading Business at the top; workout on the bottom

When your hotel room comes with a little surprise
2017, all in a day's work, Humor, life

When your hotel room comes with a little surprise

My hotel room for the conference came with a little surprise. Nothing much, really, just a man. A stranger. A … Continue reading When your hotel room comes with a little surprise

A special moment in the midst of sorrow that made me smile…
2017, family, grief, Humor, life

A special moment in the midst of sorrow that made me smile…

In the midst of losing my oldest sister and mourning her too-early passing, I found joy. One special moment, especially, in the midst of my sorrow made me smile. Continue reading A special moment in the midst of sorrow that made me smile…

And the verdict is: It’s NOT cancer!
2017, friends, gym life, inspiration

And the verdict is: It’s NOT cancer!

“Good morning,” I said as I greeted Connie in the locker room before swim class Wednesday. “How are you?” “Just … Continue reading And the verdict is: It’s NOT cancer!

One way to stop romance from messing up Valentine’s Day
2017, Humor, marriage, Valentine's Day

One way to stop romance from messing up Valentine’s Day

On Valentine’s Day, my husband gave me a two-in-one gift that managed to remove any semblance of romance. Read this and learn. Continue reading One way to stop romance from messing up Valentine’s Day

3 reasons why I didn’t watch Super Bowl 2017 on Sunday…
2017, family, Humor, life

3 reasons why I didn’t watch Super Bowl 2017 on Sunday…

Why, you ask? Three reasons: Adam, Ben, and Steve. (Son, son, and husband.) Continue reading 3 reasons why I didn’t watch Super Bowl 2017 on Sunday…

The difference between an ordeal and an adventure
2017, character, friends, Humor, inspiration

The difference between an ordeal and an adventure

“Thank God for breast cancer!” Connie told me. It paved the way for her latest adventure. Continue reading The difference between an ordeal and an adventure

Sound the alarm: the new way to welcome
2017, friends, Humor, life

Sound the alarm: the new way to welcome

False alarm? Perplexed, we resumed eating, when, of course, the driveway alarm sounded again. Continue reading Sound the alarm: the new way to welcome

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