Tag: Jesus
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So You Think It’s Worth It?
I’d just finished up one meeting and was heading into another. I was dragging, struggling to focus. Limp and overwhelmed, like an overcooked noodle in a pool of Alfredo sauce. Yech. I walked toward the appointed room, and there, before me, like an oasis in the desert or a McDonald’s after eating a month of…
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Six Excuses (Reasons) Why Cleaning Is Futile
There are some people on this planet that enjoy cleaning. I don’t know why, but there it is. Folks who, no matter what time of day or what day of the week, will open their door to a surprise visit with no hesitation. Because their home is spotless. My two sisters are quite good at…
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Did I Say That Out Loud?
“Having a hard time walking?” I’d just tripped–again–and made a rather remarkable recovery. “No. I’m fine. Just fine.” Snark was oozing out my pores. “Could be those shoes you wear all the time.” My husband pointed to my soccer flops, my go-to footwear on any given day. Comfort is a high value for me. Satisfied…
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Confinement Is A Dirty Word
Memories come flooding back. I’ve done this before. Soccer tournaments were a mainstay of our family for years. We’d drive all over Florida and surrounding states as well as fly to several so our kids could compete for medals and trophies that now gather dust in our attic. But when invited by my daughter to…