Because You’re Not Perfect Either
Some days, I forget. I expect more from myself than I can give. And more of others, too. I get grumpy when things go wrong. As if perfection is ever…
Read moreRipples Through Time: Reading My Late Mother’s Words—Then My Own
Years before my mother died, she wrote letters to each of her children. To be read after she died. I didn’t wait. But she also left other writings behind. Last…
Read moreWhen You Can’t Get in the Game: Finding Purpose from the Bleachers
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”—Viktor E. Frankl Sitting in the Bleachers Sometimes I have dreams that I’m sitting in…
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When to Ignore GPS (and Listen to Yourself Instead)
- A digital road sign, a scary hill, and the wisdom of trusting yourself
It’s the strangest road sign I’ve seen yet. Jeff and I are driving on I-40 East in North Carolina, where several roads are still a mess after Hurricane Helene barreled…
Read moreProgress Over Perfection: Lessons from a Squeaky Floor
I wanted it to be perfect. If I was going to pay for home renovations, I wanted everything to turn out just right. No mistakes. No flaws. No “we’ll fix…
Read moreThe Ripple Effect of Kindness: How a Wave Can Change a Day
Sitting on the beach with my grandson this week, I noticed his sweet habit of waving his little hand and saying, “Hello!” to strangers strolling by. Every time, the person…
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