Perseverance
Cold arrives here in the high country of the Rocky Mountains in surges these days, leaving the wildflowers empty and dry, their cheerful colors only a memory…with one exception. Pictured … Continue reading
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The Fellowship of the Survivors
The incredible waste of war and the astounding resilience of the human spirit are two sub-themes in the film TOLKIEN about J.R.R. Tolkien, author of THE HOBBIT and the LORD … Continue reading
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“…But they don’t fall down.”
In 1971, Hasbro/Romper Room introduced a line of roly-poly toys called Weebles. They were people and animals, egg-shaped and weighted in the center so if they were knocked off balance, … Continue reading
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Paddling Toward a Fresh Route—the Light You Cannot See
Aren’t you astounded by the impact of a single glimmer of hope in what seems like hopeless darkness? What if the glimmer doesn’t show? Can you still believe it’s there? … Continue reading
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The Dinner That Almost Wasn’t: Finding Alternative Routes
You have a favorite route to work—the fastest, easiest way, a way you could almost drive in your sleep. And then it happens. You’re moving along, assuming once again you’re … Continue reading
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2017: Something Completely Different
The year we knew is ending, and darkness swirls around us. We can’t guess what will come next—especially in 2017 when change is the only sure bet. We peer into … Continue reading
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Bully for You?
My young granddaughter has been sick with fevers off and on recently, and I wondered what could be affecting her immune system. Tearfully, she told me some boys at school … Continue reading
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High Hopes, Ants, and Perseverance
When are you called upon to persevere? What does your effort look like? To persevere means “to continue steadfastly, especially in something that is difficult or tedious.” My husband and … Continue reading
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Strength of Self: Bouncing Back from Life’s Big Hits
What is it that carries children or anyone through terrible times? Resiliency, or the ability to bounce back and carry on, is directly related to whether the person affected has … Continue reading
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How Did I Come Up With This Novel – Death Lost Dominion?
People ask me where I connected with some of the dramatic circumstances that can be found in my novel–which is COMING in the next three to four weeks! (Yes, I’m … Continue reading
