That’s a lie, when mirrors tell tales
“I know that’s a lie. It’s patently false.” I said to myself when I looked in the mirror. We’re in a hotel this morning and thought I’d make use of…
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Learning how to cross-country ski, operation face-plant
Everyone has a story. Mine isn’t more remarkable than anyone else’s but just for the sake of background, I’ll fill you in. I am a first-generation Finn. My parents, both…
Going to the grocery store
Last week, I did my best to avoid going to the grocery store. Jamie (hubs) can attest to the fact that grocery shopping is one of my least-favorite activities. It’s…
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A Father’s Day I’ll not forget, how to be grateful
I wrote the following post a few months ago. It’s about A Father’s Day that I’ll never forget. This post came to my mind this morning. I thought about our…
There is a reason, don’t be myopic
There’s a reason for everything. We won’t always know the why for everything that happens to us. However, there is always a reason that goes beyond our own wants and…
And if it isn’t? When there’s no toilet paper or ketchup
What happens if there is no toilet paper? Normally, if there is no toilet paper at home, we make a short trip to the store and buy some. It’s always…
You’re invited on a journey into Advent
Advent has come, which reminds us of Jesus' first Advent on Christmas Day. You're invited on a journey into Advent with me. Today, I am sharing the first entry from…
Keep on praying when patience is the only option
I wish there was an instant option for answered prayer. It would be much more convenient to have our prayers answered in a microwaveable way. God can’t complete His desired…
Early morning musings, thinking too much about myself again
I spend too much time thinking about myself. The space between my ears easily fills with thoughts of myself. Thinking too much about my wants and the efforts I put…
The hardest part of finishing
The hardest part of finishing is starting. As in writing a post, I find it difficult to begin. Experts in writing (there are many) say that the “hook” is the…