Category Archives: life lessons

Finding Peace Involves Risk, an interview with Teri Ditslear

Posted on July 7, 2015 by thewritertracy

An Interview with Teri Ditslear; Wife, Mother, Pastor and “Fire-Starter” As soon as I read the article in my local newspaper, I knew I had to get in touch with her. You see, she and I … Continue reading →

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The Art of Practicing Courage

Posted on June 23, 2015 by thewritertracy

Sunset on the Grand Tetons, June 2012 *Friends-if you don’t have the time to read my entire post-I have news to share: please skip to the end! This is the photo. The photo that popped up in my feed with … Continue reading →

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Getting My Instant Fix

Posted on May 30, 2015 by thewritertracy

“You can do Yoga! It says right here that yoga reduces inflammation!” I chuckle to myself, “Okay, well I better wait a few days for that.” My daughter is not convinced, “No, you can do it right now Mom, … Continue reading →

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How to Be A Better Mother

Posted on May 9, 2015 by thewritertracy

I just got back from a long weekend away with my girlfriends. Four glorious days with six of my friends: talking, laughing, eating, taking in the sun and walking the beach. It was glorious. A girlfriend getaway is something I … Continue reading →

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How to Squash Your Inner Britt McHenry

Posted on April 21, 2015 by thewritertracy

The last couple weeks have been busy at our house, so while I’d heard about the Britt McHenry story, I didn’t have a chance to watch the video of her tirade until this weekend. To say I was horrified is … Continue reading →

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How to Live in the Present: Put Your Smartphone Down

Posted on April 9, 2015 by thewritertracy

“You said you’d wake me up!” I startled, then looked at the clock, the red numbers of 6:17 (am of course), glared back at me. “I know, I know,” I said to my daughter, “but later I read that the … Continue reading →

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Undone; Worth the Read

Posted on February 18, 2015 by thewritertracy

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy; my heart shouted yes before I’d even finished reading the blog post. Yes, sign me up to be on the launch team for the book: Undone, A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected … Continue reading →

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Romance: It’s in the Eye of the Beholder

Posted on February 10, 2015 by thewritertracy

“4 out of 9?” said my husband, “And you posted my score on Facebook?” I giggled sheepishly, “yes, but I also said you were a good husband…” Okay, perhaps I hadn’t thought through my comment. I’d taken one of those … Continue reading →

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21 Things Learned in 21 Years of Motherhood

Posted on January 27, 2015 by thewritertracy

photo courtesy of: http://blog.debutantemedia.com/social-media-safety-tips-for-parents/ 22 years ago, the doctor looked me in the eye and said, “Are we happy about this?” I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks, “Oh yes!” I answered, “It’s just a lot to take … Continue reading →

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Learning As I Lose

Posted on January 7, 2015 by thewritertracy

I was a little apprehensive walking in. After all, no one knew I was coming. I’d tried to call but the phone number, like the website, was outdated. Perhaps, I thought, there wouldn’t even be a meeting today. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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