Have you seen the movie LION? If you’ve run out of things to watch since the national lock-down in March, and you like heartfelt stories, catch LION. I saw it 3 years ago with my daughter, and my heart still swells in sweetness when I think about it. I can’t remember when I last had […]
What I Wish I Could Give Up for Lent
Every year, during Lent, I think about what I can do to better myself in 40 days. There are so many options. Traditionally, my thinking is, “what should I give up?” Here were few things that came to mind. 1. I’d like to give up cleaning toilets. If those little scrubbing bubble guys on TV […]
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New (and old) Year’s Resolutions
Thinking about New Year resolutions…I stumbled across this post from 2010. Shockingly, I could have written it yesterday. On the big stuff, I’m so in the same place. Do we ever really change? My updated comments are in blue. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ […]
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Boundaries
Whenever I’m asked about my favorite book, I always mention Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud. I urge people to buy it, I’ve given it for gifts, and I think it should be required reading freshman year of college. People who know me are probably tired of hearing me talk about it. Here are some snippets […]
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Fifteen Shades of Real Life
I’m going to be honest and tell you I’m disappointed Fifty Shades of Grey was made into a movie. I had hoped the books would recede in the culture’s memory. The books do not portray true love, nor healthy individuals. Sadly, enough women found them enticing, and today, the movie will be released. The story […]
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On Being Snippy (ha!)
About 5 years ago, I took on a new identity. I became a couponer. (Or dough stretcher.) I’ve intermittently used coupons in the past, but now I’m pretty committed. I created a 3-ring binder with baseball card sheets and homemade dividers. I keep the binder in the car, so it’s with me on every outing, […]
