Have you ever stepped on your bathroom scale and felt tempted to chuck the thing out the window? That is precisely where I was last week. And while I didn’t actually throw it out the window, I did remove it from my sight. My scale no longer lives in the bathroom. It is no longer…
When friends leave my house, they probably don’t feel horrified by the condition of the place. It looks fine. Usually. But I promise you there are cabinets and closets you would not want to open without protective gear! I have gotten way too comfortable lately with the words I’ll get to it. I’ll get to…
Because the bridge is out! For the past seven months, these words have been the response to more questions than you might think. Why is there so much traffic? Why do we have to leave early? Why did they change the bus route? Why can’t we carpool with our friends? Why are we trying a…
Last week I had some sacred girlfriend time with a cherished friend from college. Years of catching up. Suddenly “big kids” to dote on. Belly laughs. Good food. Old stories shared. New memories made. We got to talking about experiences in both of our lives that have pushed us toward some serious growth and change. She said that her new…
Hey friends! Hope you all had a great weekend. It feels a bit strange to be posting on a Monday! I won’t make a habit of it:) I want to share the fun news that our 5 Day Kindness Kickoff begins tomorrow in the Facebook group Kindness Works (check out the link below). The idea…
As I approached our local Barnes and Noble, my mini-van appeared to auto-pilot its way into the parking lot. I had received a bunch of pictures from friends and family of my book on bookstore shelves, but I had not yet seen it for myself. And I was eager to sneak a peek. I headed…
Through the eyes of a child, there was nothing unusual or spectacular about it. Didn’t everyone live right around the corner from their grandparents? Looking back on this often unappreciated gift, there is one particular scene that would be the perfect moment for a do-over. A let’s try this again. A chance to get it…
Hi friends, We are less than a week from the official release date of A Case for Kindness (Woohoo)! Amazon shipments have started arriving, and I have been flooded with fun pictures from friends and family. Keep ’em coming—I love it. I’m excited to share a sample chapter from the book today. Please leave a comment for a chance to…
Remember that quiet prayer spot I mentioned in my last post—the place where I find peace and fuel for my day? Well, recently the tranquility of that hallowed space was compromised. Significantly. As I sat down for a few moments to get centered, I couldn’t take my ears off of the peculiar scratching sound…
It was one of those frantic mornings. I whirled around the house, trying to finish fifteen tasks on my way out the door. I saved the most important morning step for last. The coffee! The glorious, delicious coffee. As the lone coffee drinker in my house, I have a single cup coffee maker. I poured in…
