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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?
  • Why Goldilocks was "just wrong"...
    Why Goldilocks was "just wrong"...
  • Out of the mouths of teens...
    Out of the mouths of teens...
  • When "To keep or not to keep?" isn't the right question...
    When "To keep or not to keep?" isn't the right question...
  • The Christian music diet vs. "garbage in, garbage out"...
    The Christian music diet vs. "garbage in, garbage out"...
  • Shades of death: When you lose a loved one to Alzheimer's disease
    Shades of death: When you lose a loved one to Alzheimer's disease

Latest Posts

  • 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
  • The Best Way to Appreciate a Gift Is to Use It Well November 9, 2020

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Glimpses of Sara

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.
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
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.
(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. :)
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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.
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. :)
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!
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.
12 photos in glasses
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
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…
Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
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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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.)
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
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!
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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…

Category: character

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?

Do These Brake Lights Make My Rear Look Big?
character, Christian life, humor, life lessons

Do These Brake Lights Make My Rear Look Big?

And other questions pertaining to the Christian life Nothing is more commanding than brake lights on the vehicle in front … Continue reading Do These Brake Lights Make My Rear Look Big?

COVID-19 Can Bring Out the Best in All of Us
character, life lessons

COVID-19 Can Bring Out the Best in All of Us

In this difficult time, try the Golden Rule. It might provide you the peace you crave. Continue reading COVID-19 Can Bring Out the Best in All of Us

My Brother’s Guilty Pleasure Made Me the Guilty One
character, Christian life, family, siblings

My Brother’s Guilty Pleasure Made Me the Guilty One

I left the M&Ms where he couldn’t reach them. I never thought that 1) he would reach them and 2) he would disregard doctor’s orders. Continue reading My Brother’s Guilty Pleasure Made Me the Guilty One

What I Really Want Is Less of Me
character, Christian life, humor, life stories

What I Really Want Is Less of Me

I search for more in all the wrong places when what I really need is less of me and more of Jesus. Continue reading What I Really Want Is Less of Me

How do you know when something is really broken?
aches and pains, aging, character, Christian life, humor

How do you know when something is really broken?

Isn’t it possible for something to get worse in such tiny increments that I fail to recognize “worse” until it’s completely broken? Continue reading How do you know when something is really broken?

Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat
aging, character, humor, life

Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat

Who knew that “the change” meant I’d change my outfit in an instant — and then change it back again? Continue reading Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat

How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?
character, humor, life

How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?

Driving toward a strategy Driving to and from work has made me a strategic commuter. Leaving my office at 5:05 … Continue reading How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?

Do what you thought you were doing
character, Christian life, humor

Do what you thought you were doing

The difference wasn’t that I added anything to my routine. The difference was that I did what I thought I had been doing. Continue reading Do what you thought you were doing

5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte
character, Christian life, humor, inspiration

5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte

Within view of my kitchen is a banana spider in a large, often messy web. She reminds me of myself — except for the fact that I’m fairly certain she ate her husband last night. Continue reading 5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte

My kids make me feel 16 feet tall
character, humor, Mother's Day, parenting

My kids make me feel 16 feet tall

Thinking about my own mothering moments makes me feel 16 feet tall at times. But today, my thoughts are with … Continue reading My kids make me feel 16 feet tall

“God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith
character, humor, life, trust

“God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith

I’ve been saying it more and more often. “God, I can’t do today.” “Today” in that sentence might mean the … Continue reading “God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith

Feeding my inner road rage
character, humor, life

Feeding my inner road rage

I wrote this while stopped in traffic, so it’s probably longer than it needs to be — just like my … Continue reading Feeding my inner road rage

One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida
character, Christian life, inspiration

One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida

The irony of a freeze in Florida isn’t so much that Boston ferns can’t tolerate the cold. It’s that the freeze in Florida showed me God’s power and my lack thereof. Continue reading One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida

My yard is a metaphor for my life
character, Christian life, humor

My yard is a metaphor for my life

Recently, I’ve spent most of my weekends weeding my yard, and I’ve found what I termed “a metaphor for my life.” Getting into the yard to pull weeds is evidence of the hope I’ve found in this near chaos. Continue reading My yard is a metaphor for my life

Look for the message in the mess
character, humor, life

Look for the message in the mess

I tend to tromp hastily through life’s messes in an attempt to get them behind me. I wondered if I’d missed part of God’s message to me because of my tendency to hurry. Continue reading Look for the message in the mess

Even a beautiful chain can bind you
character, inspiration, life

Even a beautiful chain can bind you

On my 10th wedding anniversary, my husband gave me a beautiful yellow and white gold necklace. I had never seen … Continue reading Even a beautiful chain can bind you

The difference between an ordeal and an adventure
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

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