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Full circle: At the intersection of then and now
I was in my old stomping grounds last week in Raleigh, NC for a quick visit. I had debated about making the fast trip with my kids in tow but determined it was important enough to warrant the effort. A friend was having her book launch and I was blessed to be able to attend.…
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On the Front Porch in a Hard Place.
I stood on her porch. We talked about the weather and wondered how it was possible it was mid-summer already. We talked about our day and what was ahead for us. And before I knew it, I had tears. They popped out of nowhere. Surprising me. Likely surprising her. “I don’t know why I am…
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Walk With Me in the Middle.
Sometimes we have to dig for kindling. This is week is one of those times – when it all seems wrong – when justice seems far off… I am somewhere in the middle. I am no longer there. I am here. I can look back and see that progress has been made, because…
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Celebrate Well: How to live life without jealousy.
I admit. Sometimes jealousy just won’t leave me alone. It grabs my attention and then asks my heart to be sure to notice the unfairness of the fact that someone else has the: great shoes, house at the beach, rocking business, stellar career, gorgeous website, wonderful neighbors, vacation without kids, toned legs, heck – some…
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It Isn’t About What I See In The Mirror
Bleary-eyed. A yawn tries to wake me up as my feet hit the cool tile in the bathroom. It goes against everything I want…but I turn the light on anyway. I turn the shower to hot. I take off my pajamas and stand in front of the mirror to see how I feel about…
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My internal GPS
I am directionally challenged. If you ask me how to get somewhere I will say, “I don’t know, ask the GPS because that’s how I got here.” If it wasn’t for GPS I would not travel too far from home, especially since home is Atlanta. My GPS and I are good buds. I depend a…
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Refill
I felt inadequate by 9 pm the day of Mother’s Day and slept fitfully. I awoke to questions battling in my mind, stirring up my tummy. After a wonderful Mother’s Day I already felt like I was on half a tank, with discouragement fast devouring the rest of my reserve. It is no accident I read…
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The Kirby Principle
When I was about 17 I thought I deserved a car. Once you have your license a car just follows – at least, that is what I thought. I think I probably dreamed about coming home from school to discover a car of my very own in the driveway. That dream never really came to…
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Docent.
The docent sat on a bench to soak up a masterpiece that hung on the pristine white walls of the museum. Art lovers would soon walk the hallways to admire and study the one-of-a-kind pieces. She enjoyed sharing about the artist and the possible inspiration for each piece. She loved to point out the important,…
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The Thaw.
The temperature has dropped and the wind is causing chaos among the leaves. I pull on a sweater. It doesn’t take the chill away. A look at the sky says there’s weather on the horizon – there’s a storm headed our way. The storm started yesterday, actually. I add a scarf. Is the furnace working?…
