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The Perfect Vacation
I had a perfect weekend. It was the type of vacation that I wish I could bottle up for those days that aren’t so fun. I spent time with dear friends and family just enjoying the simple things in life. Celebrating my cousin’s graduation. Eating Indian food. I love Indian food. Going for a walk… Continue reading
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I got an award!
My car is a place for deep thoughts and for pretending I’m a famous singer. Today was a deep thought day. I’ve been reading a book about external versus internal motivation. External motivation includes prizes and praise from others. Internal motivation occurs when the individual sets and reaches a goal without the external prize. Internal… Continue reading
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Get Moving on my Newest Challenge
Sitting is bad for your health. At least, that is what is I read in a magazine one day while I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting room. In order to negate this risk,we need to move. I’ve decided to make movement my next 13 day challenge. My plan is move 13 times each… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Karilee
Have you ever met someone who is a builder? I have. Her name is Karilee. Karilee and I met in high school. She was an imaginative soul who loved to host parties at her home. She could also build things, loved science-fiction and ride motorcycles. As a kind person,Karilee went out of her way to… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Kim
Have you ever met someone who is brave? I have. Her name is Kim. I met Kim when she started dating my brother Stephen. I was rooting for her the moment we met. I’m glad Stephen saw Kim’s goodness as well so she can be my sister-in-law. Kim is brave. She will send back food… Continue reading
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Goal Tree Update
Each year, I set up New Years Goals. This year I did something different. I get a leaf every time I do something to work on my goals. Here is my tree so far. I’m on my way to being happier, healthier and more whole as a person. Continue reading
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The Bed Bugs that Came to Sunday Dinner
It started off like any other family dinner. We talked about life, everybody’s health, the status of the world and politics. Then my sister asked, “So, what did you learn at Church today?” I was thinking I would hear a report on prayer or the importance of service. Nope, Mom and Dad began talking about… Continue reading
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Ants
Ants love to bite me. Most folks have been bitten by ants while doing yard work. That is understandable, because we are invading their natural home. I get bit by ants doing yard work too, but I also get bit while sitting in my bathroom, walking around national monuments, reading a book at the library… Continue reading
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Wonder Women: Meet Holly
They are all around us And we unaware let them Smile, serve and soar without fanfare But sometimes the hero needs a friend. I’ve started a new thing for this blog. We are going to meet super, awesome, amazing women. They are all around us everywhere. We just have to look.When we hear about them,… Continue reading
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New Water
Underneath the rocky surface Hides a spring, so full of life. Break the shell, enter in Taste the fullness of new water. By Amee Shelley Ricks Continue reading