[*Disclaimer. If you're as sick of politics as I have been, then this post is for you. My prayer is that you will read through to the end. I think you’ll be glad you did.]I all but left the political scene years ago. The 2016 election found me in tears at the polling booth. The feeling that I was danged...
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"In the months (and years) ahead, memories will surface. Most, I think, will be sweet, but when one of my “failed Mom moments” pops up or in the off chance you’re blind-sided by a regret of your own, remember: love trumps everything." Thoughts on love and marriage in a letter to my daughter. ...
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“You should never work harder than the person you’re trying to help.” Talk about a pearl of wisdom. This truth leads to another powerful truth about helping others…...
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Did you know that extroverts make up close to 75% of the population? That means if you’re an introvert you are outnumbered 3:1. Seems to me that could feel like being a lone prairie dog in a pasture full of coyotes! If it’s true “majority rules” then we extroverts need to be careful because if there is one thing we...
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Knowing when to say no can be tricky business. Finding a way to say it can be just as hard. There's a wonderful catch-all phrase for when “no” is a must. But before we figure out how to say no there are two questions we should ask ourselves if we think we need to say no...
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Sometimes the world feels angry, doesn't it? Brows are furrowed, voices are raised. Angry words followed by exclamation points are left in social threads. You and I may not be able to fix all the anger but I believe there is a salve. And it's something each and every one of us is capable of doing...
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“I want to be the fun one.” The words I spoke to my hubby were powered more by a sigh than vocalized breath. My amazing guy was about to take the kids on an outing. I was thrilled and crushed all at the same time. There are plenty of circumstances (outside of motherhood) that can cause the “should do” and...
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Someone once told me that the nuclear bomb of all words to drop in a marriage is the “D” word. Divorce for highly happily married couples is never an option. As one couple said, “When marriage is forever, the only option is ‘Let’s work through it.” Commitment in the relationship allows both parties to become completely emotionally invested. Research says… ...
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The statistics claim that roughly fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. If you’re considering marriage, that’s sobering. If you’re already married that’s really sobering. But there’s hope! Surprising findings from a study reveal…...
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