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Category: life

This Is How Planning Can Give You Freedom
2021, Christianity, life, planning, writing

This Is How Planning Can Give You Freedom

Creating goals and action steps makes me realize that I can best number my days by numbering my hours. I’m trying to live them with intention, which requires planning. Continue reading This Is How Planning Can Give You Freedom

Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life
2021, Christianity, grief, life, memories, self

Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life

I share some tender scenes in my life so that you can know that God offers hope in your darkest hour. If you can’t reach out to Him, ask Him to reach out to you. Continue reading Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life

Finding Your Vision Might Start with Finding Your Word
2021, 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?
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?
2020, 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
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

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

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

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

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

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?

The Coronavirus Is Messing with My Inbox
2020, 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
2020, 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
2019, 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
2019, 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
2019, 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
2019, 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

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