Hindsight

The year 2020 is finished and most of us are more than ready to move on and embrace a new year. For many of us, the faster we can forget 2020, the better. Many of us are adopting Paul's words from Philippians when he said, One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining …

One Word wrap up for 2020

Back in January, I continued my habit of choosing One Word to focus on for the coming year. Back in January, I, as well as everyone else, had no clue how life was going to change in just a couple months. Back in January, I chose the word, Vision. All the puns aside for picking …

Judged by our worst

So this is where we are now? We're all to be judged by the worst thing we've ever done, said or thought. It doesn't matter our good deeds, intentions or accomplishments....oh no....the things we've done that others considered wrong should determine our legacy and cancel out everything else. Are we really prepared to take this …

Vitamin Sea

Looking at the ocean and watching the ebb and flow of the tide creates a sense of calm amidst the storms in my life. The vastness of the sea humbles and reminds me I'm part of a much larger story. And, that it's pointless to be anxious about things out of my control. Looking out …

Six life lessons

Yesterday, on a cold January morning in 1958, a young woman became a Mama with her first daughter. I'm told there was lots of snow and my dad was trying to keep the driveway clear for when it was time to head to the hospital. I made my debut at 9:10am at seven pounds something. …