Safety in Numbers
I made an agreement with my husband long before we wed that I wouldn’t run alone after dark. Last week, when my stress level had peaked, I decided to go for a run to let off steam. Temperatures in my...
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Hidden Treasure
On a recent visit to Goodwill, I expanded my normal clothing perusal to investigate household items. While digging through the shelves of others’ discards, I found a higher-quality toaster oven than...
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Rare Opportunities
Why is that we only appreciate what we have/had when it’s gone? My husband left recently on a lengthy trip, and I found myself getting sad as his departure date approached. I love that man, and I enjoy...
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One Person Can Change the World
You can do amazing things. Don’t believe me? Think about Mother Teresa and all of the good she did and the lives she touched, all by giving of herself to serve the poor. Martin Luther King Jr. is another...
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2 Simple Words — Or Are They?
The two words clung to the tip of my tongue, hanging on for dear life. “Why should I be the first to make a move?” my brain screamed. “I didn't do anything wrong.” But as I took a breath and reluctantly...
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Embracing Discomfort
Imagine if we all thought of others before ourselves. In this age of instant gratification, it’s easy to make myself priority number one. After all, I should be happy regardless of how those around...