Tag: words
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A Bowlful of Memories
A chair pushed over, close to the counter. I climbed up so I could help. Bigger hands than mine searched the cupboards and refrigerator for all the ingredients, a wooden spoon, and a white mixing bowl with red chickens printed on it. First, we put in all the wet stuff – eggs, vanilla, shortening. Next…
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When the Dust Settles
A thought crept into my mind this morning while I sat drinking coffee and reading a book out on our new back porch. The thought was this… When changes happen and the dust settles, what really matters is the people who are still standing with you. Wishing the best for you even as they navigate…
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What We’re All Asking For
Imagine you are sitting in a meeting, trying to pay attention but your mind keeps wandering back to all the work waiting for you. You nod and smile and provide an occasional “mhmm.” In reality, you are angling to get out of there as soon as you can and get back to work. Then, just…
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Sipping a Latte
Hello, sweet friends. I feel so glad to be sitting in one of my favorite coffee shops, sipping a latte, and writing something. It’s been a minute. Since my recent job change, it has been harder for me to make myself sit down and write. To put it plainly, the last thing I want to…
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What We Can Do
I’ve heard it said that the only predictable thing in life is change, and I really don’t think I can argue with that. Some changes we see coming because we make them on purpose: starting a new job, moving to a new city, or deciding to start a family. Sometimes the change chooses us: a…
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Connection is Life
Well, folks… it’s Friday evening and I’m just now realizing how busy my mind has been this week. If you’re wondering, I started a new job two weeks ago, so my brain has been a bit crowded with new information and new processes. It’s been a great gig so far, but I’m using a lot…
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New and Awkward
I’m sitting on the back deck at our house, letting my mind wander the different paths of anxiety, of anticipation, of excitement, of not-yet-knowing. I start my new job tomorrow and these paths all started at the trailhead of that thought. What will it be like? Who will I get to work with? How long…
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How We Can See
Good morning! It’s time for my “Quote of the Week” post, where I share some words that have been meaningful to me in some way this week. Sometimes these words are song lyrics or poetry, but often they come from a book I’m currently reading. Sharing them with you and reflecting on them in this…
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10 Things
My puppy when I open the door to her crate in the morning. She is all wiggles and smiles. A good cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Fluffy white clouds drifting through the sky on a slight breeze. Birds singing in the trees, proof that summer is here and winter is far, far…
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Poetry Post: “Out of the Gray”
Hello, friends! I hope your week is going well. If it’s not, I hope it gets better. You got this! Today I am sharing with you an original poem. You will find it below. I hope it encourages you as you face the rest of your week. Thanks for being here. ~ Sonja K. Another…