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All Are Climbing
I’ve been hiking lately. Nearly daily, I climb the mountain with no earbuds. I’ve wanted to be wholly present to thoughts and inspirations, so I’m working to literally silence distractions. What I’ve noted is that connection with other hikers is invited when I hike… Continue Reading “All Are Climbing”
My hands were black, the line was long, and I looked back wondering if I should skip it…
I ran into DX gas station as fast as I had run my whole paper route. It was a once-a-week route delivering a free newspaper to every house in town. The route was divided between my sisters and me. Dinner would be cornbread and… Continue Reading “My hands were black, the line was long, and I looked back wondering if I should skip it…”
Truth or Dare…
I began to pack… I laid out my green floral sleeping bag, not sure if I was too old to have a sleeping bag like that. I put a bag on my bed not knowing what to pack in it. I started with the… Continue Reading “Truth or Dare…”
Does tripping or sprinting at the starting line determine how you will finish the race?
This is part of my story- my collective- major life event -kind of story… Why? It was just a moment in time. It could have and potentially should have -according to some- told me I wasn’t cut out for sports. Instead- it showed me… Continue Reading “Does tripping or sprinting at the starting line determine how you will finish the race?”
Does A Good Defense Lead To a Good Offense?
Answer these two questions:What are you defending for?What are you defending against? Does a good defense lead to a good offense?When it comes to fending off powers that seek to thwart positive change….YES…If we are talking about high school girls basketball in a small… Continue Reading “Does A Good Defense Lead To a Good Offense?”
Rock, Paper, Scissors
I had exactly zero interest in the product, its details, or utility. I also had zero appreciation for why the clients spent so much time thumbing through the catalog. But the day had arrived to deliver the products and collect my money from my… Continue Reading “Rock, Paper, Scissors”
Finding Joy While Chasing Happiness
I stood completely frozen in exaggerated form… My legs in stride…My arms with elbows bent…And a look of anguish and defeat on my face… I was keeping the rules, meeting expectations, and needing to remind myself to breathe. It was my first round of… Continue Reading “Finding Joy While Chasing Happiness”
I’m not racing ducks…
Two years ago as we pondered yet another move to a new zip code, naturally the house hunting included easy access to an open walking trail. It’s where I go daily to talk with God. It’s what I need. Some may say the miles I step… Continue Reading “I’m not racing ducks…”
The Baton
Our high school track team was good… really good. Several individual performers stood out in sprints and jumps. Our relay teams were also consistently top placers…. I was often assigned to run in the distance medley relay. It was stressful… Not because I was… Continue Reading “The Baton”
My Best Defense
My sister looked straight at me and quipped,“When you figure it out…Let me know.” I had just spent a few days with her as she had travelled from out of town. As frustrating as it was for me to admit-I owed her an apology. It… Continue Reading “My Best Defense”
