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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

All in a day’s workout…
2016, character, exercise, Humor, inspiration

All in a day’s workout…

It was just a typical day at the health club — a snapshot of the workout world that encourages me to join it each day. See you there! Continue reading All in a day’s workout…

When you have a screw loose…
2016, character, life

When you have a screw loose…

How is a toaster oven like a sliding glass door? It sounds like a joke, but in our house it isn’t. … Continue reading When you have a screw loose…

To my new neighbors…
2016, character, Humor, life

To my new neighbors…

To Whom It May Concern: (Which is not you, apparently, my could-have-been-dear, new next-door neighbors.) Some advice for you: When … Continue reading To my new neighbors…

Identity crisis and blah blah blog…
2016, blogging, character, Christian life, inspiration, life

Identity crisis and blah blah blog…

If you’re looking for “Sound Off,” you are in the right spot. I have decided to rename my blog “All Things Work Together” — based on my favorite Scripture verse, Romans 8:28. Continue reading Identity crisis and blah blah blog…

Secrets to success at the gym…
2016, exercise, friends, inspiration

Secrets to success at the gym…

  What separates those who succeed at their New Year’s resolutions from those who don’t? Some sources indicate that 40 … Continue reading Secrets to success at the gym…

Put it behind you…
2015, character, Christian life, inspiration, reflections

Put it behind you…

I woke up this morning well before my alarm with a mistake on my mind. It wasn’t a sin, exactly, … Continue reading Put it behind you…

Done and doner…
2015, reflections, Reflections on Life

Done and doner…

I gave notice. I am finished. I am done and doner than done. (And probably dumb and dumber for not … Continue reading Done and doner…

2015, character, Humor, life

More time is not the answer…

My toenails need to be cut. My legs needs a shave. My eyebrows need waxing. My hair needs a trim. … Continue reading More time is not the answer…

2015, all in a day's work, character, Christian life

When everything feels like straw…

I left the meeting feeling overwhelmed. Sad thing is that I was leaving a meeting I led. Sigh. Afterward, I … Continue reading When everything feels like straw…

When the Christian life is a bit too much like a political debate…
2015, character, Christian life, inspiration

When the Christian life is a bit too much like a political debate…

I confess. If I can go to bed before 9 p.m. each night, I do. While a football game for … Continue reading When the Christian life is a bit too much like a political debate…

2015, blogging, character, family, Humor

Attempting “The Glad Game’…

The past week, the health club has blocked off the beautiful new showers for tile repair, and we women have … Continue reading Attempting “The Glad Game’…

2015, Humor, life, reflections

When your eyes are bigger than your weekend…

I ran out of weekend. My eyes were bigger than the time I had allotted for the chores I wanted … Continue reading When your eyes are bigger than your weekend…

2015, character, Christian life, exercise

Do what you know is right…

I was a teenager when I decided I should stop reading the Bible. I blame James. Or maybe my youth pastor, … Continue reading Do what you know is right…

2015, blogging, Christian life, Humor, inspiration

I can’t wait to be discovered…

Personal blogging is more about changing my life — or recording my life lessons — than changing the world. It is certainly not about being discovered. It may be a side effect, but from what I’ve found, it’s 15 minutes of fame or less. Maybe 1.5 or 15 days of fame. Or less, much less. Continue reading I can’t wait to be discovered…

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….

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

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?

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…

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