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a woman holding a red pen -- as if she were going to edit something or issue her grade -- grins somewhat mischievously. No fear, it's just Sara Dagen, the author of All Things Work Together.

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Category: Reflections on Life

To my good fellows…
2015, blogging, Humor, life

To my good fellows…

Dear Carolyn (because you asked if I would be blogging), As it turns out, working 40 hours a week in … Continue reading To my good fellows…

2015, blogging

#No filter? Not exactly…

—————- I have 60 drafts in my blog queue — 61 if you include this post I just started. Lately, … Continue reading #No filter? Not exactly…

One cat too many…
2015, Humor, life

One cat too many…

“Why is the cat outside?” my husband asked, peering through the sliding glass door onto our gray-blue deck where, indeed, our … Continue reading One cat too many…

2015, character, Christian life

Fifty years older and wiser….

I’m going to celebrate my 50 years as if I own them. This is not my mother’s birthday. Every time … Continue reading Fifty years older and wiser….

Dancing with my son…
2015, family, life, memories, parenting

Dancing with my son…

I dreaded the dance. I saw it as an awkward mother-son performance in front of a room of spectators, but of … Continue reading Dancing with my son…

Big toeing the line… or not
2015, character, Christian life, Humor, inspiration

Big toeing the line… or not

“Ooooh,” my husband said, “Why don’t you shoot a photo of it and post it to Facebook?” He was being … Continue reading Big toeing the line… or not

2015, family, life

On Craig’s list…

We had been on the road for 16 hours despite the 11.5 hours predicted for our journey. And we were still … Continue reading On Craig’s list…

Will the real mechanic please stand up?
2015, character, family, Laugh, memories

Will the real mechanic please stand up?

My only daughter was having an emergency C-section, but my oldest son was getting married and we were driving to … Continue reading Will the real mechanic please stand up?

When being “all there” takes you away from here…
2015, Christian life, teaching

When being “all there” takes you away from here…

“Wherever you are be all there. Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.” … Continue reading When being “all there” takes you away from here…

Got milk?
2015, Christian life, Humor, Toastmasters

Got milk?

It was a Table Topics topic at Toastmasters, but I was so engrossed in evaluating the second speaker that I … Continue reading Got milk?

2015, Christian life, friends

Sharon share alike…

When I saw the brown puddle spreading across my yellow Formica counter, I knew I needed help. The puddle would have … Continue reading Sharon share alike…

Blog bye…
2015, blogging, character, Christian life

Blog bye…

Hello, my name is Sara, and it has been 24 days since my last blog post. Life as I know it … Continue reading Blog bye…

2015, character, Christian life

The God-shape behind the vacuum…

My cat is afraid of the vacuum. Not when it sits quietly in the closet or in whichever room it … Continue reading The God-shape behind the vacuum…

Confronting fear — reluctantly…
2015, character, Christian life, Humor

Confronting fear — reluctantly…

I think I will have nightmares — like my daymares — from Sunday’s “surprise.” My husband didn’t have to work — … Continue reading Confronting fear — reluctantly…

When it’s darkest and coldest — too cold — before the dawn…
2015, Christian life

When it’s darkest and coldest — too cold — before the dawn…

(Sprinkled throughout this post is my first attempt at footnotes. Click on the awkwardly placed, light blue numbers [1-6] and … Continue reading When it’s darkest and coldest — too cold — before the dawn…

The Christian music diet vs. “garbage in, garbage out”…
2015, character, Christian life

The Christian music diet vs. “garbage in, garbage out”…

“Ugh! Enough of this song!” I exclaimed to Michelle, who was getting ready at the same counter and mirror space. … Continue reading The Christian music diet vs. “garbage in, garbage out”…

Why I should thank Snickers®…
2015, character, Humor

Why I should thank Snickers®…

Dear Snickers®, Thank you for helping me to say “I’m sorry.” You have been my favorite “go to” candy bar since … Continue reading Why I should thank Snickers®…

When “To keep or not to keep?” isn’t the right question…
2015, character, Christian life, family, Humor

When “To keep or not to keep?” isn’t the right question…

My husband has been cleaning out the garage the past couple of months — giving it order and practicality and … Continue reading When “To keep or not to keep?” isn’t the right question…

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