Tag: chocolate
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In A Word–Or Two
There are a few givens that happen when women gather. There will be appreciation of chocolate and a valuing of words. Women tend to share. Our capacity to go deep quickly in conversations can boggle many male minds. The women I’m privileged to work with and alongside this year came together for a […]
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Into Every Life A Little Chocolate Must Fall
It had been a really long day. I’d gotten home later than usual. The house was quiet. And I remembered. I’d beĀ alone for the night. John had a late appointment. Of course, he’d be going out for dinner. I stood in the kitchen. Opened the refrigerator and channeled my inner teen as I stared. Hoping […]
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Bigger Than Bunnies; Better Than Candy
Growing up in the Midwest, I looked forward to Easter for a number of reasons. I knew it was the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. I believed it then and hold to the truth of it even more now. Life and hope. And a party. We’d celebrate with lots of family, food and fun. […]
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All You Need Is Love–And Some Stuff
Valentine’s Day is probably my least favorite holiday of the year. Not that I don’t enjoy the idea of romantic love. I do. The pressure of hearts, flowers and chocolates is a bit overwhelming. I’m part of the problem. I always forget to buy cards. (Making them is outside my comfort zone. I stopped that […]
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A Gaggle Of Gals Equals A Passel Of Fun
I just spent a weekend with about forty of my closest friends. It’s typically women who say that. And it’s often a planned event that has women coming together for a common goal. Like a retreat. A time of bonding and sharing and encouraging. Women rarely need an event to bond. If you bring food […]