Category: joy

Family

The Soloist

  Pressing play rarely brings tears immediately, but this one did. My 2nd cousin, Hilary, had found a box of tapes, recordings from somewhere in

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Books

1 vs 100

  A teacher stands in front of the classroom. She pops off the dry erase marker cap, dramatically spins, and slams a black dot in

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Business

Cleaning Before Cleaning

  I’ve always found it bizarre that I need to clean the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.   I mean, doesn’t that defeat the

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Family

Ice on the Windshield

  Snow and ice are everywhere. It’s incredible and wonderful and terrifying to drive in. Not because of my driving, but everyone else! Crazy and

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Business

Silverfox

  I hired a photographer to update my head shots. There’s an old joke about not updating your head shots enough. It’s the one where

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Engagement

The Unspoken Promise

  Tuesday: My dear friend posted on social media that her mother had shockingly and unexpectedly passed away a few days prior. Reading this on

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Coaching

22nd Valentine’s Day

  “What is the secret to being happily married for 22 years?” This is a question I have been asked recently, and as we celebrate

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