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Author Archives: thewritertracy
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Middle School
photo source: http://www.therightsideofnormal.com/2013/01/08/the-middle-school-teen-brain-shift/ “Is there anything good about middle school?” Her question made me laugh. I had to think quickly. “Of course!” I answered, “You’ll meet new friends, have more freedom, and you’re not stuck with the same teacher all … Continue reading
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Tagged family life, inspiration, kids, life lessons, middle school, parenting, youngest daughter
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Why it’s Good to Be in the Right Place at the Right Time
I love the way it just all fell together. And there’s nothing better than getting to see a bit of romance in action. We were on a girlfriend getaway in Fort Myers beach. After getting lunch out and spending the … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, happiness, hope, life, life lessons, love, marriage, romance
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How to Be Stronger than a Superhero
image courtesy of http://www.emudesc.com I think it was the way he said it, or maybe it was the way it aligned with all that has been on my mind lately. But for whatever reason, the words of my pastor struck … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishments, achievements, belief, faith, goals, god, gratitude, hope, inspiration, life, life lessons, prayer
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Making Your Words Matter
Picture Source: http://blogmyheartandhome.wordpress.com/tag/power-of-words “It’s Tracy, right? Do you remember me?” I didn’t recognize her at first. Because it had been seven years, her hair was longer now, and life was so busy back then that much of it escapes me. … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, family, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, writing
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Here’s What I’m Thinking…
photo courtesy of therapytoronto.ca What ‘cha thinking about? It’s a classic question I used to ask my husband. And when I asked, in return, I often got a blank look to go with his very long pause. And then, … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, humor, kids, life lessons, marriage, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged family, humor, husbands, marriage
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5 Reasons I’m Not Making New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year. Time to look back and reflect, time to look forward and plan. I wasn’t going to do it. Wasn’t going to participate, wasn’t going to make resolutions for the coming year. I’ve got my head … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, family life, goals, humor, inspiration, new year's eve, resolutions
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How To Tame Your Inner Grinch
I have a confession. It’s December 19th and I have yet to find my Christmas spirit. I’m tired and cold and my house is a mess. My to do list is (still) long, my time is short and I have … Continue reading
Posted in christmas, Faith, Family Life, God, gratitude, humor, inspiration, life lessons, Uncategorized
Tagged Christel House, christmas, faith, family, gratitude, grinch, holidays, inspiration
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Would You Stay or Turn Away?
photo courtesy of featurepics.com Week after week she stood there. In the cold, in the rain, in the sleet and in the snow. She stood there on the corner, in her spot so to speak, and waited. Waited for … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, inspiration, life lessons, miracles, Uncategorized
Tagged angels, christmas, faith, giving, god, inspiration, miracles
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Where Will You be in Four Years?
“I can’t do it!” “Yes, you can. Just focus. Put your hands under her and pull, fast!” She was terrified. I was yelling. The two of us, in a panic, because we knew we there wasn’t much time. Dory, my … Continue reading
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Tagged family, humor, inspiration, life lessons, pets
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