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  • Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word
    Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word
  • The final shade of death: She doesn't have Alzheimer's anymore!
    The final shade of death: She doesn't have Alzheimer's anymore!
  • No greater loss to be feared...
    No greater loss to be feared...
  • Saying goodbye to a colleague...
    Saying goodbye to a colleague...
  • No longer worrying that "it could happen to me"...
    No longer worrying that "it could happen to me"...
  • Out of the mouths of teens...
    Out of the mouths of teens...
  • How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?
    How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?
  • Like a pedicure in winter...
    Like a pedicure in winter...
  • Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?
    Is Your Cell Phone Number Being Used in a Scam?
  • Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time
    Create Boundaries to Protect Your Most Precious Possession: Time

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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Glimpses of Sara

Adam and I a mere six years ago...
Adam and I a mere six years ago…
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.)
Stars upon thar driver licenses...
Stars upon thar driver licenses…
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
Temporarily pouting, but permanently enlightened!
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Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
Daughter-in-love and mother-in-love. :)
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.
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 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.
That would be me.... and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
That would be me…. and, yes, I am smiling behind the mask.
(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. :)
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, 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.
Proud mama and her baby boy
Proud mama and her baby boy
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Loving being with my husband
Loving being with my husband
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.
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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.
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!
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn't smiling...
Actually, I was holding the pitchfork, and I wasn’t smiling…
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…
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.

Category: life

Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word
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

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

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

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

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

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

How Do I Report Sexual Harassment During COVID-19?
humor, life, relationships, work life

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?

The Coronavirus Is Messing with My Inbox
humor, life, teaching

The Coronavirus Is Messing with My Inbox

The world’s move to online education has driven traffic to a website I created in 2009, resulting in a flood of unwanted emails. Continue reading The Coronavirus Is Messing with My Inbox

Some People Are Too Nice to Own a Cat
humor, life, life stories, pets

Some People Are Too Nice to Own a Cat

The prodigal cat. The idiot cat parent. If she weren’t such a bother, I’d be proud of my cat’s many talents. Please don’t skip this read because you hate cats. Continue reading Some People Are Too Nice to Own a Cat

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

A Cathartic Post in Which I Waste Precious Vacation Moments Stewing Not Sunbathing
life

A Cathartic Post in Which I Waste Precious Vacation Moments Stewing Not Sunbathing

(Or 6 Ways Vacation Rental Agencies Can Improve the User Experience) Sometimes you don’t “get what you pay for.” It … Continue reading A Cathartic Post in Which I Waste Precious Vacation Moments Stewing Not Sunbathing

This is more disturbing than stepping in gum
gym life, humor, life

This is more disturbing than stepping in gum

I’ll give you a clue. It involves bare skin. You can call me “Sweet Cheeks.” Or “Sticky Buns.” But don’t … Continue reading This is more disturbing than stepping in gum

Why my blissful new-car feeling lasted just a week
humor, life, technology

Why my blissful new-car feeling lasted just a week

A lighthearted look at failing to see the light I know. I never thought it would happen either. I got … Continue reading Why my blissful new-car feeling lasted just a week

‘Are you doing this because you love me?’
grandparenting, humor, life, Love, parenting

‘Are you doing this because you love me?’

On a special Saturday morning, I spent time with my grandson saying I love you with every chore. He got it. Continue reading ‘Are you doing this because you love me?’

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

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