Just choose …

Some weeks, it can feel as though others make all the decisions regarding how and with whom you spend your time.  The slow driver in front of you dictates your speed, the cold weather dictates your activities, your children dictate your mood … and it can feel as though you must fight for even a [...]

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A Beautiful Slice of Hope

A friend of mine shared a video link on Facebook today.  When I first opened it, I noticed the length: 24 minutes long!!  Yikes!!! I immediately thought of closing the window and moving on with other forms of media consumption.  Then I stopped and considered what I was going to do instead (i.e. turn on [...]

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Friendship continued …

Rather than switching topics for this post, I thought I would continue with the friendship theme I discussed in my last post as it continues to be top of mind. Once again, I have to pay homage to the art of writing and expression.  My post last week has been an impetus for action this [...]

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Friend, Acquaintance, or Visitor?

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about friendship: What is friendship? Who considers me a friend? Have I been a good friend? These thoughts do not come with a light heart, for I fear that in our world of technological advancements and growing “to-do” lists, we often overlook the true needs of our friends [...]

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Are you brave enough?

It is easy to blend into the background and keep your opinions to yourself.  But are you brave enough to stand up for what you believe in, regardless of the consequences you may face? If we fail to project true images of ourselves, the reflection we see in the mirror is merely an illusion.  Face [...]

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