Ready, alert, prepared….something my mother rehearsed as she was learning to find her voice with the well-meaning women of the church, ladies circles, altar guild, as well as her strong and opinionated mother-in-law. In fact, I can remember mother walking around repeating “be ready, alert, and prepared” before she entered one of these spaces….so much […]
Ready, Alert, & Prepared: Do Not Be Caught Off Guard Read More »
This year has been full of endings and full of various emotions that coincide with these endings. With any ending there is certainly loss and pain but there is also an opportunity for growth and creativity. I have often felt like I have been in the passenger’s seat of many of these endings…. not driving
No matter your role in this world it is likely you are attending some sort of meeting! Whether it is a meeting for your child, your work, your civic engagement or faith establishment, meetings are inevitable! Isn’t it the worst when you attend a meeting that is an utter waste of your time! There are
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I have been reflecting the past few weeks on, around, about, Mother’s Day. It’s complicated and isn’t that just what life is like…. COMPLICATED! Anyone who knows anything about me knows I adore my mother and I know in by bones, gut, and soul she adores me. She and I both will tell you that
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This week I have felt like running away, similar to how my now 12-year-old felt when he was just 4! He was mad about something and for the life of me I cannot remember why he was so angry. I do however remember he was intent on getting out of Dodge. I said to him,
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I must be honest…I have been in a slump! The winter months prove to be most difficult for me during any given year. Shorter days, less sunlight, cold and dreary, yet still the same expectations from all those counting on me when the days are longer and the space I live in is brighter. Seasonal
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We have heard the age old saying “Home is where the heart is”. I have certainly used that phrase many times in my life and career! In fact, I frequently remind the favorite folks in my life when they are pining away for Georgia soil that in taking care of your heart you are truly
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Over the last 20 plus years of my career, I have often heard the phrase that “so and so (fill in the blank) is replaceable” …meaning we can and will find a replacement for a particular person. Well, I call BS! That phrase has often struck me as short sighted and lacks any resemblance of
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I have this anguishing nagging in my gut about not wanting to “do it again”. I have even said “I can’t do this again”. I stomp my feet, put my hands on my hips, and pronounce that “I won’t do it again”. Talk about resistance! Whoa, have I been resisting! What is this thing I
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When the boys were old enough to begin to make any resemblance of a meal, (i.e. PB& J, grilled cheese, frozen pizza, a bowl of cereal) I would often say to their question of what’s for lunch/dinner? “Fend for yourself”. This was a phrase I learned from my boundary setting mother! I am very pleased
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