A Place of Quiet Rest – the perfect book to read on the balcony (my geographical “place of quiet rest”) this morning! The other day, on “National Grilled Cheese Day” (Yes, there really is such a thing, and I wholeheartedly agree that…
Capturing Confidence
As a former high school drama director, I often would have to remind my students of the fine line/vast gulf difference between confidence and arrogance. Being in a very public event, doing well at it, and having the freedom to…
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The luggage is unpacked, the final load of clothes is in the dryer, and the coffee mug is full! I returned this afternoon from a gloriously-long weekend with some of my family members. I could write a 47-page post if…
Highlight Me Happy
A few days ago I wrote about a new book I’m reading, Off Script: What to Do When God Rewrites Your Life, and how much I am enjoying it and learning from it. The thing I didn’t confess you at that…
Chalkboards and Changes
A little over two years ago, I began a new job and moved into a new apartment in a new location. “New” was clearly the key word. One of my favorite “new” purchases after moving was a 14-inch square gray-and-black-framed chalkboard that…