Childlike Prayers

August 25, 2010

He was praying. The usual “Thank you for Mommy and thank you for Daddy” were thrown in there. He might have even pulled out  his typical blanket prayer about his fears, “And thank you that we don’t have to be scared of tornados.”
It had been awhile since they’d prayed before bed. It seemed as though [...]

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Strawberry Jello and an Unexpected Visit From Insecurity

August 24, 2010

This is the writing of a terribly insecure girl. I would say woman, but when I am face-to-face with Insecurity the maturity of the title “woman” does not seem appropriate, and the tiny title of “girl” feels right and safe and fitting, much like my gray wool sweater that I hide in during winter.
I don’t [...]

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Keep Breathing

August 23, 2010

I awoke this morning at my usual ridiculously early time to write. I poured a glass of water, started the dishwasher and washer, grabbed my notebook and headed towards my computer. I was greeted with a handwritten note from my husband. Expecting a sweet love letter, I picked it up [...]

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Protected: Winding River, Crooked Path

August 23, 2010

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A Childlike Creator

August 22, 2010

“A child kicks his legs rhythmically through excess, not absence, of life. Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, “Do it again”; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not [...]

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Telling People Who You Are

August 20, 2010

I know a person that is not a reader. I know he is not a reader because he has told me, countless times. And usually he tells me this with a book in his hand.
I’ve tried to argue with him that he is in fact a reader, and an avid one [...]

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Protected: Scavenger Hunt Friday

August 20, 2010

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Un-Checked Imperfection

August 19, 2010

I like a made bed. I mean truly, who doesn’t? There is something complete about a day when, at the end of it, you can slip between the cool sheets of a neat bed. I try hard to make the bed everyday. I’m laughing at myself as I type this because [...]

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Beautification Patron

August 18, 2010

I wouldn’t have noticed the plaque if it wasn’t for a curious litte five-year-old that was tagging along with me that day to the library. She was amazing to watch, as she flitted from one little wonder to the next.
“Oh mommy, look at this neat little bench. Can we sit on it for a little [...]

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What If I Am Wrong? – Part 2

August 17, 2010

This is a continuation of a post from yesterday in which I explore two stories that help me in my search for freedom from my biggest fear – the fear of being wrong
The second story involves three workers and their boss.* The boss is leaving for a time and leaves [...]

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