Tag: truth
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Who Needs Advice?
He was driving. I was in the passenger seat, trying with little success not to comment on his driving. What increased the humor exponentially were the other five gals in the car, all of whom are certified back-seat drivers. All who had something significant to express about his skill behind the wheel. We managed to…
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Stage Presence
He’s typically very animated and bubbly around people. He’s never at a loss for words, and his grins are contagious. Seeing him onstage, however, had me wondering what happened to the four-year-old Nolan I know and love. He and his preschool classmates were doing an end-of-the-year program, with singing and hand motions that were upbeat…
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Messy Mind; Messy Life
I have a passion for candles. Not the overly floral types, nor the ones that smell like cookies or fruit. My favorites are those that smell like pine trees, meadows, or the ocean. And the wood wicks are the best because they crackle when you light them. I’ve had this candle for over five months,…
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Do You Believe That?
He’d had about 36 hours to recuperate. A tonsillectomy isn’t a walk in the park when you’re three. It’s a little overwhelming, more than a little concerning, and the immediate effect is feeling miserable. An ice cream cone and a little time can bring a totally new attitude to a young man fresh from surgery.…
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Where’s The Restraint?
photo courtesy of David Garrison on Pexels I lost my temper the other day. This is not unusual, though I’m an adaptable person, going with the flow rather than expressing my anger in an outward way. I’m also a passionate person who sees a principle, a truth, being ignored and will respond with a heightened…
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