‘World stocks are now at their lowest levels since 2013.’ ‘Militants attack a Shia mosque in Peshawar with guns and grenades. At least 20 people killed.’ ‘For the second year running, no black or minority actors have been nominated in the four Oscars acting categories.’ ‘According to the IOM, more than 3,695 migrants are reported […]
Archives for March 2016
Embracing Singleness
Being a single woman (who has never been married) and over the age of 40 puts me in a category all my own most days. I am more aware of it with each passing year. I still want to marry, but my attitude about marriage has evolved over the years. When I was young I thought of […]
Finding My “New Normal”
Have you ever been through a trial or season in life you had no idea how you were ever going to get out of it? A season of pain so deep you often wondered if you would ever be whole again? That was me last fall. I had a relationship and strong friendship end that […]
How to do life properly
One question: How do you do it? How do you do life, stay sane – and all with the right attitude? Life does happen. And there are days when for all our trying, nothing makes sense. You’ve been obedient, and are on a path you honestly believe you’ve been called to, yet everything you touch […]
When Life Leaves You Feeling Like a Misfit
My daughter has become a big advocate for kids that are mistreated by other kids. Of course, I am so proud of her because I have always had a huge heart for the “misfits”. I have zero tolerance for bullies, and I have never understood why kids let other kids eat alone, play alone, or […]
