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Take Ten – Ten Minutes to a Better Day
So, here we are, Dear Reader, in a New Normal. Mine is quite silent, with no human interaction for about twelve hours a day. I had already become accustomed to that with our job changes this year, and I mostly love it. Especially since I knew I could always pop into...
Why We Wear Green
It's Happy St. Patrick’s Day next week. If you think this day is about drinking green beer and eating corned beef and cabbage, you may have missed a few details. The story begins when sixteen-year-old Patrick was captured from his father’s farm in Britain and...
How We Grieve
Death is wrong. I don't know if you realize that, Dear Reader. But in the beginning, there was God. And He intended for us to live forever. Perfectly in love with Him. Perfectly in harmony with one another and the world. That didn't work out, of course. We humans...
Stay Safe and Be Strong
Current news stories remind me that even in this age of empowerment, women can be quite vulnerable. Here are a few of my favorite steps toward safety and security while we are taking our place in the world - courtesy of the many law enforcement officers in my life:...
How to Talk to Strangers
I talk to people in elevators. I realize this is probably not the proper commuter etiquette. But to ignore the person pressing against my left shoulder as we travel three floors seems like ignoring our shared humanity. Plus, I'm a talker. And it is so awkward to stare...
Three Things I’ve Learned about Love
In celebration of the Month of Love, here are three things I've picked up through six decades on earth and forty-five years of marriage. Feel free to add to my list. One ~ Love cannot read my mind. Frankly, I can't even read my own mind most days. So, why should I...