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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
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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
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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
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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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What to Do When the Well Runs Dry
Years ago, I started a gratitude journal. I’m quite sure it was Oprah or Sarah Ban Breathnach, the author of Simple Abundance who inspired me (I couldn’t get that into the book, but appreciate it’s premise). It lasted about two … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, faith, family, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons
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No Need for Improvement…
As soon as he said it, I could feel my heart’s skepticism. I wanted to believe him, but I was having trouble. God couldn’t love you more. I’ve heard it said before, in a variety of ways, but before, the … Continue reading
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Tagged divine, faith, family, forgiveness, god, inspiration, life lessons
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Learning to Live in the Present
We were at a local diner waiting for our food to arrive. “Every time I go out to eat,” says my father as he looks around the restaurant; “people are staring at their phones.” I of course, was staring at … Continue reading
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Tagged books, family, family life, inspiration, life lessons, marriage
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When I say no, I (don’t) mean it!
It all started last May. One night after dinner my now eleven-year-old daughter grabbed my hand in hers, yelled for her Dad to “please come here” and urgently led us both to the basement. And there, in the center of … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, children, dogs, family life, hedgehogs, pets
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