We’ve all heard of women who have gone through some horrific illness and “She never once complained.” Yeah...that wouldn’t be me. If I stub my toe or break a nail, my husband hears about it. For days. If you and I were watching a movie, I’d be the one in the front row complaining about every line of cheesy dialogue. Whining is my second language. But I’m not proud of it. What if we pictured our words as tangible things? What if our words were flowers? Are the things coming out of your mouth ... Read More about I’m a Whiner
I Hate Feeling Stupid! Part 3
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an “I Hate Feeling Stupid” story. I just love it when daily life hands me another example to use in a post. Not! On Wednesday I got invited (AKA coerced) into playing a game of corn hole. What could be easier than throwing a beanbag into a tiny hole about a hundred yards away, right? Okay, so I may or may not have exaggerated the distance. Funny how lack of ability helps a person do that, isn’t it? Anyway, as you’ve probably already guessed, I was not ... Read More about I Hate Feeling Stupid! Part 3
Have You Ever Said “I can’t” to God?
I’m just wrapping up a week of extensive editing on my last book. Think…fighting your way out of a dense web of thick jungle vines without a machete…in pea soup fog on a moonless night…barefoot…with no food or water…totally alone… Anyway, you get the picture. I had a list of things my editors wanted me to change or cut or shorten or clarify. Don’t think grocery list here, think Santa’s naughty or nice list…for the entire world. I felt overwhelmed. Inadequate. Dumb. Frustrated. I felt like ... Read More about Have You Ever Said “I can’t” to God?
Ever Feel Like This Tree?
Waves crashing relentlessly, eroding the ground beneath you…you wonder how much more you can take before you topple. When my husband and I parked our motorcycle in Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan, I immediately spotted this tree. The poor thing. How is it still standing? And then I thought of all we cannot see. Imagine the roots that aren’t visible, the ones that reach deep down, snaking underground, wrapping around boulders, securing the tree with tethers that plunge as deep as the ... Read More about Ever Feel Like This Tree?
Can’t trust ’em
Just go with your gut Trust your heart If it feels good do it Listen to your heart Follow your dreams We see these phrases on wall hangings, social media memes, and T-shirts. It all sounds so nice. They all imply that our emotions can be trusted. After all, your heart would never lead you down the wrong path, right? Read more at Putting on the New Blog ... Read More about Can’t trust ’em