Read more about the article Well, it’s not terrible, my ego wasn’t deflated
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Well, it’s not terrible, my ego wasn’t deflated

I’ve always loved arts and crafts. A few years ago, I was invited to one of those paint classes while we were traveling in the USA. An instructor tried to…

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Read more about the article Attention screenwriters, the book is better than the movie
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Attention screenwriters, the book is better than the movie

I remember when my youngest daughter discovered the "Chronicles of Narnia" movie series based on a series of books by C.S. Lewis. It didn't take her long to understand the…

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Read more about the article Like a millstone around my neck, how to carry on
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Like a millstone around my neck, how to carry on

I don’t necessarily plan a theme for the posts here on the blog. I’m too eclectic to have a strong structure to what I write. This method of mine is…

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Read more about the article My heart wasn’t into it and it showed, more parenting advice
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My heart wasn’t into it and it showed, more parenting advice

A pet peeve of my mother’s was when I would do what she asked, but not with a heart for it. She chose me often to clean the bathroom because…

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Read more about the article I don’t like surprises: how to thrive in the unannounced
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I don’t like surprises: how to thrive in the unannounced

I don't like surprises. However, there are a few surprises that I don't mind like gifts, a lower electric bill than expected, or 50% off coupons for pizza (pepperoni with…

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How to slay the dragon alone in the dark

“It won’t be good enough,” I told myself. In 10th grade, I worked for weeks on a science project. I was sure my miserable project would barely earn me a…

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Less is more, how to end well

It's nice when someone anticipates our needs or wants. They remember you like your coffee a certain way or heard you when you said, "I just want to sleep in today." When you have those kinds of people in your life, who notice you and hear you without you having to announce, "Listen to me!" It's amazing.

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Read more about the article Living light at customs when you have 13 suitcases
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Living light at customs when you have 13 suitcases

Almost nine years ago, I found myself standing in the Blantyre, Malawi, airport with my husband and young daughter, waiting for our luggage. It was hot, and sweat poured from…

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Read more about the article Scratch my back, when you need a favor
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Scratch my back, when you need a favor

The saying, “You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours” is nothing new. As children, we often made pacts with our siblings saying, “If you take my chores, I’ll do…

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Watch out for the crocodiles

The sun has just risen here in Bujumbura. We’re here for a brief 12-day trip. It’s good to be back and take part in the goings-on at the church and…

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