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Make a Wish – A Short Story
“Happy Birthday! Make a wish!” Harold’s eyes reflect the light of oh so many candles. I smile over the glare and close my eyes. Murmur the words to myself and then blow out as much air as my sixty-year-old lungs can hold. Truth be told, it’s not the age holding me...
Living Lists—Don’t Wait Until You’re Dying to Start Living
I am a girl who loves a good list and had a bucket list until someone I knew wrote of living lists while she battled terminal cancer. As this friend valiantly fought to make memories for her young children who were being left behind, she talked of not being caught up...
Lessons from a Farmer
I’ve never been a farmer, but I learned a lot from one. I've learned lessons from a farmer. My grandfather spent much of his life working the land not just for a living but because it was in his blood. He worked hard, and the fruits of his labor live on to this day. ...
Things are Gonna Get Tough—Here’s What an Ebenezer Is and How It Can Help
Let’s face it, friends, things get tough. Life happens; sometimes, our best-laid plans are blown around like tumbleweeds on the Colorado prairie. I know. I’ve been there. Fear creeps in when the strong winds of trouble blow through, scrambling and tossing my life....
Don’t Cry Shopgirl—Three of My Favorite Tom Hanks Movie Quotes
It’s no secret that I’m a Tom Hanks fan! He’s made some stellar movies, some duds, and some that others think were duds I loved. Today for grins and giggles, I’m sharing three favorite quotes from Tom Hanks movies. 1) “If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. That’s...
God Had a Plan, But I Felt Inadequate—His Plan Was Still Better Than Mine
God’s plan is always better than ours. I saw the appeal for teachers for the Pioneer Clubs on Facebook on a Monday night. My friend led the program, and she desperately needed help, but I’m not a religion teacher. Surely this wasn't God's plan. Surely there was...
Three Things Thursday—Bible Verses for Times of Frustration
Ah friends, do you ever just get frustrated? For some reason, this week has just been that way for me. By the end of the workday, I’m just ready to crawl into bed and forget the world. Today’s 3 things Thursday was born of my need to pull myself out of the funk I’ve...
Duck, Duck, Goose—A Wee Tale for When You Want to Give Up on Your Hopes and Dreams
“Duck, duck, duck…” Her back rigid, the little blond girl stared straight ahead, lips stretched thin. Each time It came near, her eyes shone with hope. Each time the tap came with a duck, her head dropped a little further. Would she ever get to be goose? Do you...
Why Not Try? Join Me on Facebook for a Fun Challenge this Summer
SUMMER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO TRY SOMETHING NEW JOIN US IN THE FUN AND THE CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES! WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW THIS SUMMER? SET A GOAL EACH MONTH TO TRY SOMETHING NEW FIND THE MONTHLY POST ON FACEBOOK AND DECLARE YOUR GOAL EACH MONTH ONE...
My Year of Living Adventurously—How I Learned to Get Out of My Head and Into a Life I Love
What would your life look like if you tried something you’ve always wanted to do? I’ve spent many years regretting not going on the 6th-grade trip to Paris because I was scared. I kept thinking things would be different someday, so I kept waiting for the right time,...
Three Things I Hate About Summer Even Though the Living is Good and How I Discovered to Make the Best of The Season
Ah, summertime and the living is good! Most people think summertime is when the living is good, but I’m one of those weird people who hate summer. Yes, it’s true, and I hope it doesn’t change how you feel about me and my little corner of the web! 1) Remember back...
Girls Like Us Do Get Asked to Dance—Why Our Own Feelings Can Cause Us to Run Amuck
How would you describe yourself? Our own feelings can lead us astray. I don’t know about you, but I am sometimes surprised by how people see me. Back in high school, I worked at a local restaurant. One of the servers liked me, and we often talked about ourselves and...
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