Do something, the hidden danger of doing nothing
Do something, lest you do nothing. Anonymous Life is hard. Every day, we face personal problems. On the heels of our own issues come the troubles of the world around…
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Time to be thankful and gain perspective
Take some time to be thankful today. I have gained perspective as I've grown older. It’s an inevitable consequence of going through the school of life. Having perspective is one…
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When was the last time you moved?
When was the last time you moved? I would be embarrassed to admit how many times I have moved. Do not get me wrong; I am not whining. It is…
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New and improved, you can never be sure of what you’ll find
Over the years we've worked overseas, we've had the opportunity to travel a good bit. On the surface, it may seem to be a glamorous life. But I can assure…
Something is missing, how to describe it to you?
I’ve spent most of my life away from the United States. I moved with my husband and 1 1/2 year old son in 1987 to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic…
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Professional marriage tip, when you get to know someone
I mentioned in a recent post that in July this year (2024) we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. That's a lot of time to get to know someone and become…
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It won’t be long now
My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary this past July. When we said, "I do," all those years ago, we didn't consider, or even understand, what would happen…
The lion’s share of your time
When you're at a party or you are hosting a party, if you are like me, you will hang out with those who are your friends. You might greet other…
I’m a minimalist and don’t need much.
I'm a minimalist. I don't care for excess "fluff" in my house. Give me the basics. I need clean lines and easy-to-maintain surroundings (remember I need to clean things so…
It’s never over. A life of continuing education.
It’s never over until it’s over. Just when you think you’ve done enough in one area of your life and won’t have to learn anything new (cue dramatic music), here…