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Category: Reflections on Life

Personal training: my prize for body fat
2015, character, exercise, Humor

Personal training: my prize for body fat

For suffering through a body fat percentage test as I was exiting the health club last week, I received the … Continue reading Personal training: my prize for body fat

My Toastmasters experience…
2015, character, education

My Toastmasters experience…

Recently, I gave my first speech at Toastmasters — well, my first non-spontaneous, non-extemporaneous speech. It was called the “ice … Continue reading My Toastmasters experience…

A camera blinded by the light…
2015, Christian life, family, life, memories, parenting

A camera blinded by the light…

I woke up this morning fully intent on attending church. Sundays are generally awkward because my husband has to work … Continue reading A camera blinded by the light…

“Bootiful” and a “looker”…
2015, aging parents, character, Christian life, dementia, family, Humor, inspiration, life

“Bootiful” and a “looker”…

A few weeks ago, I wrote about boots — shallow topic, I know — but it got me thinking about … Continue reading “Bootiful” and a “looker”…

Like it never even happened…
2015, character, Christian life, inspiration, life, memories

Like it never even happened…

I spent the first day of the year erasing the old. It was dreary and drizzling and too chilly to … Continue reading Like it never even happened…

Resolving to be “all there” …
2014, character, Christian life, exercise, inspiration, life, teaching

Resolving to be “all there” …

I have newfound resolve — just in time for 2015.This Christmas season I’m different. Once I had the Christmas lights hung (always … Continue reading Resolving to be “all there” …

A throwback at Christmas…
2014, aging parents, dementia, family, fashion, life, memories

A throwback at Christmas…

Last night, my oldest sister sent a text that included the photo at left, above, and the sentence, “Recognize anything besides … Continue reading A throwback at Christmas…

Kicking boot and taking aim…
2014, all in a day's work, blogging, fashion, friends, Humor, life

Kicking boot and taking aim…

*Warning: This blog post has no substance whatsoever. Last year I ordered a pair of boots online, got them, tried … Continue reading Kicking boot and taking aim…

There ain’t no tired like…
2014, character, Christian life, Humor, life

There ain’t no tired like…

I once thought that pregnancy and motherhood were a cruel hoax. Think about it. Just when a pregnant woman is … Continue reading There ain’t no tired like…

A part of the “Sisterhood of World Bloggers”…
2014, blogging, character, Christian life, inspiration, life

A part of the “Sisterhood of World Bloggers”…

Mememememememememe…. This post is all about me — and eight other bloggers. One who nominated me for the “Sisterhood of … Continue reading A part of the “Sisterhood of World Bloggers”…

I have succumbed…
2014, character, Christian life, Humor, life

I have succumbed…

“I have succumbed…” seemed the right title for this post somehow. Although now that I’ve typed that post title and … Continue reading I have succumbed…

Despite the turkey…
2014, Christian life, family, Humor, life

Despite the turkey…

Another year, another turkey. Another hundred exclamations of “I HATE cooking turkey.” (I do hate cooking turkey. So much pressure … Continue reading Despite the turkey…

An office of one’s own…
2014, all in a day's work, character, Humor, life, teaching

An office of one’s own…

I have always wanted my own office — at home or at work. But until today, that never happened. I … Continue reading An office of one’s own…

Affected by the threat of loss…
2014, exercise, inspiration, life, memories

Affected by the threat of loss…

A few years ago, when I was in high school :),  I tried out for the pompon squad. My sister … Continue reading Affected by the threat of loss…

When work is the escape…
2014, all in a day's work, character, Christian life, family, Humor, life, parenting

When work is the escape…

I have never been more thankful that I gave up teaching than I am today. If I were a teacher, I … Continue reading When work is the escape…

2014, family, life, memories, teaching

Still a mama…

For months I have been working with colleagues who are mothers of young children, newly entered into childcare situations and … Continue reading Still a mama…

2014, character, exercise, life

And I worried about matching?

This morning the temperature outside my home registered 32 degrees — which meant it likely dropped below that just before … Continue reading And I worried about matching?

2014, character, Christian life, family, Humor, inspiration, life

When it all points to God…

Twenty years ago today, I wrapped myself in satin, lace, and bows and made myself a birthday present — a bride … Continue reading When it all points to God…

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