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I have always played it safe. I like knowing my options and what kind of percentage I have for something to go right or wrong.  When I am in a group of people I hardly begin a conversation.  And when a question is asked and I know the answer I always hesitate.  Then...

  Sunday evenings are normally a little anxiety ridden.  The work week is about to start, lunches need to be made, clothes ready for the family, and schedules ironed out for who is getting where and when.  But for the first Sunday night in a really long time I am...

I recently told you that I would be attending a writing working shop in Austin this week.  I was so disappointed when the email come on Friday afternoon that the workshop leader became very ill and retreat had been postponed.  I literally felt my heart leave my body....

  The best memories I have of my mother involve laughter.  We would laugh so hard that tears rolled down our cheeks and not a sound was made!  My stomach and sides would hurt from our silliness.  It didn't take much for us to crack up and it was always good...

Courage - noun - the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief. When I think of the word courage I immediately think of my 9 year old son "Christian."  He has conquered his fear of needles and handles his daily infusions...

My husband came home for lunch today and as we were eating (I was working at my computer) he said "Here is one that will bring a smile to your face."  He played a recording of a song from one of my favorite movies… "The Prince of Egypt."  The character "Jethro" sings...

This afternoon the weather was absolutely perfect.  68 degrees with a slight, cool breeze with a crystal, blue sky.  It's the kind of afternoon that New Mexico is famous for.  It just doesn't get better than it was today. Sunday's after church for the pastor and...