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Category: Reflections on Life

My kids make me feel 16 feet tall
2018, 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

‘Chill’ doesn’t come close to describing the experience
2018, gym life, Humor, life

‘Chill’ doesn’t come close to describing the experience

My health club opened the “Chill” room during frozen January. It wasn’t a big seller — but should have been. Continue reading ‘Chill’ doesn’t come close to describing the experience

Home is where my sister is
2018, family, Humor, life

Home is where my sister is

Some people talk behind other people’s backs. I merely write behind their backs… I would prefer to write only about … Continue reading Home is where my sister is

“God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith
2018, 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

Hellos are far superior to goodbyes
2018, Christian life, friends, gym life

Hellos are far superior to goodbyes

I was snuggled with my husband for a couple minutes before saying goodbye for the day. “Tori can’t say goodbye … Continue reading Hellos are far superior to goodbyes

Feeding my inner road rage
2018, 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

Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work
2018, Humor, life, technology

Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work

“My key fob isn’t working, so I need a new car.” That’s my logic and what I told my colleague … Continue reading Don’t throw the car away just because the key fob doesn’t work

One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida
2018, 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

Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently
Christmas, Humor, life

Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently

On the outside, I sported a conservative, black wool coat, black tights and ankle boots with a red scarf — and … Continue reading Santa’s helper needs some attention, apparently

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

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

Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation
Humor, life, take care

Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation

The next step in the MRE process – other than determining that I NEVER wanted to do THAT again – … Continue reading Like MRE results, ‘FU’ is subject to interpretation

When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal
Humor, life, take care

When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal

    After my cat saved my life I suffered misery, wonder, and an MRE. Not “Meal, Ready-to-Eat.” Not food … Continue reading When an MRE is a medical test, not a meal

How do you get an emoji makeover?
2017, fashion, Humor, life

How do you get an emoji makeover?

A week ago, I had no idea that having a personalized emoji was even a thing, and now I am … Continue reading How do you get an emoji makeover?

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