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Do you find yourself stuck and unable to take that big leap toward your goal? A tiny move in the right direction might be all it takes to start real gains. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Read more on my blog, link in my profile above.
Planning your time in line with your vision and goals is like budgeting your money. It frees you to be your best! Using 90-day planning has changed my life. You can get the details in my blog (link in my profile above).
Life isn't easy. Sometimes it's downright hard. Heartbreaking. Today I want you to know that you can find hope, even on the darkest of days. Let me share my story with you. http://ow.ly/FEu530rwnEZ
A fun #ThrowbackThursday post from 2013. I am an early riser, and a courteous one, sharing a hotel room with a colleague just after Daylight Saving Time began. In this post, I allude to Poe's "The Raven" as I was tapping, tapping by my chamber door. Enjoy my struggle with being an "old fogey" too young. Funny. http://ow.ly/tGjp30rvBA7 #writing
Ever feel as if you're offering your heart on a platter through writing or other talents? It's worse -- more like offering your heart in a glass at a wine-tasting. But it's not all bad. http://ow.ly/NTyr30rvfu2 #writinglife #Christianity #growth
I thought the "we" was a typo. Except it was handwritten -- in my journal. I was conversing with God, who was reminding me that while He calls the "tired and heavy laden" it's to give them His yoke. A yoke intended for labor, yes? But there's room for two. I don't labor alone.

Latest Posts

  • ‘Cloud of Witnesses’ Isn’t Pie in the Sky; It’s Real and It’s Now March 2, 2021
  • This Is Why You Should Make Small Moves in the Right Direction February 23, 2021
  • This Is How Planning Can Give You Freedom February 16, 2021
  • Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life February 10, 2021
  • How Writing Is Like Offering Wine at a Tasting February 2, 2021

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  • 'Cloud of Witnesses' Isn't Pie in the Sky; It's Real and It's Now
    'Cloud of Witnesses' Isn't Pie in the Sky; It's Real and It's Now
  • The final shade of death: She doesn't have Alzheimer's anymore!
    The final shade of death: She doesn't have Alzheimer's anymore!
  • Return to the river...
    Return to the river...
  • Focus on my father...
    Focus on my father...
  • 5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte
    5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte
  • My Brother’s Death Is Not the End of the Story
    My Brother’s Death Is Not the End of the Story
  • This Easter, Why Not Become a 'Whosoever'?
    This Easter, Why Not Become a 'Whosoever'?
  • SCars upon thars...
    SCars upon thars...
  • Snarky and hush...
    Snarky and hush...

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Glimpses of Sara

That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
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…
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
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.
Trish and me 001
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.)
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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A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
A selfie of my mother and I on my last visit.
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
Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
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. :)
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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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!
12 photos in glasses
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.
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.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
My mom and I when we visited the butterfly museum last summer.
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
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.
Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
(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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Category: inspiration

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

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

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

Have You Picked a Word for 2020?
Christian life, inspiration, life lessons, New Year's

Have You Picked a Word for 2020?

I Chose a Phrase Instead: “Jesus, take my head.” “Let me have your head,” the massage therapist told me. She … Continue reading Have You Picked a Word for 2020?

I Am Thankful for All That I Can Take for Granted
inspiration, life, Thanksgiving

I Am Thankful for All That I Can Take for Granted

My losses this year remind me to be thankful for what I take for granted. I don’t want to overlook the blessings I continue to have. Continue reading I Am Thankful for All That I Can Take for Granted

When doing good prevents you from doing best
blogging, humor, inspiration, life

When doing good prevents you from doing best

(Or why “sharpening your saw” is so important — no matter what your “saw” might be) I had noticed that … Continue reading When doing good prevents you from doing best

Your action might make the difference. Act.
Christian life, humor, inspiration

Your action might make the difference. Act.

I had thoughts of “He will make your paths straight” (Prov. 3:6) and “Just keep swimming” (Dory in Finding Nemo), but, mostly I thought about a foot lamp. Continue reading Your action might make the difference. Act.

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

Take time to sip life
humor, inspiration, life

Take time to sip life

I awakened this morning after a rough night of sleep — or lack thereof, actually. But nonetheless at 4 a.m. … Continue reading Take time to sip life

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

If you lose your mind, do you lose your faith?
aging parents, inspiration, life

If you lose your mind, do you lose your faith?

When a person with Alzheimer’s disease loses her memory, does she lose her faith as well? My mother has Alzheimer’s … Continue reading If you lose your mind, do you lose your faith?

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

Hurricane Irma and the hours without power
Hurricane Irma, inspiration, memories

Hurricane Irma and the hours without power

I returned to work after Hurricane Irma feeling a bit worse for wear but was humbled by hearing the experiences … Continue reading Hurricane Irma and the hours without power

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

And the verdict is: It’s NOT cancer!
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!

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

Hindsight is, indeed, 20/20…
humor, inspiration, life

Hindsight is, indeed, 20/20…

Looking back on what we had considered difficulties, we often gain the perspective of hindsight… Continue reading Hindsight is, indeed, 20/20…

Delight in the opposition…
Christian life, inspiration, memories

Delight in the opposition…

My friend’s husband was in the midst of an ugly political race. To encourage her, I shared my son’s perspective: Delight in opposition. Continue reading Delight in the opposition…

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