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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.
Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time
2020, 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
2020, 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
2020, 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
2020, all in a day's work, blogging, Christianity, life, life stories, 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
2020, 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
2020, 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
2020, event planning, events, humorous, 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?
2020, 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
2020, 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
2020, 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
2020, 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
2020, COVID-19, fitness, gym, Health & Fitness

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
2020, 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
2020, 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
2020, all in a day's work, COVID-19, 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

If You Haven’t Been Tested Yet You Need to Know How Awful it Feels
2020, COVID-19, Humor, life, workplace

If You Haven’t Been Tested Yet You Need to Know How Awful it Feels

I’m negative. I’m also negative about wanting another swab. In order to return to work, every employee in my enormous … Continue reading If You Haven’t Been Tested Yet You Need to Know How Awful it Feels

Do You See What I See?
2020, Christianity, relationships

Do You See What I See?

God, help us look at what matters I see the outside worldThrough a distorted lens.CondensationCovers the glass, a wallBetween us. … Continue reading Do You See What I See?

How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?
2020, all in a day's work, Humor, life, relationships

How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?

It’s just one of the many perils of working from home My husband is retired. COVID-19 has forced me to … Continue reading How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?

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