The New Word That Changed How I Think About Grief
I waited one more minute after knocking on her door before walking away. My patience was rewarded; she opened the door. But I could see immediately that something was wrong.…
Read moreWhen They Start Blinking, May You Remember
Dusk on a Swing It’s dusk on a summer night. I’m sitting outside on the porch swing with Jeff, my husband. We’re watching the birds at our new bird feeder…
Read moreI Could Already Hear the Sirens . . . Can You?
Is It Just Another Monday? It’s an ordinary Monday afternoon. My daughter Jenna and I are driving home after lunch with a friend. The traffic light turns red. We stop.…
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Do You Need a New One Word? Mid-Year Check-In
{One Word 2025 June Linkup}
We’re halfway through 2025—can you believe it? That makes now the perfect time to pause and reflect on your One Word for our June challenge! Below is our June linkup…
Read moreDo You Have to Earn Your Joy? Guilt in a Box
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Guilt in a Box It’s night at the beach condo we’ve rented for the week. We’ve already…
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A Clue in Every Frame: Zoom In on Your One Word
{One Word 2025 May Linkup}
Ready for some visual fun this month? Join us for May’s One Word Challenge! Below is our May linkup for your One Word posts. Scroll down to link blog posts…
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