When I was little, I’d often climb the tree in our back yard in Iowa. Once I got to the…
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4 Words I Say to Myself to Lift Heavy Things
“What’s lifting you today?” Today, it was the eleven-year-old dog who lives at the home studio where I recorded the…
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On Bended Knees, Missing Keys, and Holes You Can’t Fill Today
A few days ago, our family hired a nice man to place fresh pine straw (think mulch) in many places…
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This May Cause Applause & Tell You of Your Gift
When I was pregnant with my daughter Natalie, I shifted from a long-time role in special education to teach a…
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When You’re Far from Festive and Joy Shows Up in Your Two-Mile Radius
I noticed it immediately. Exactly four weeks ago, three massive letters appeared next to the road near the round-about that…
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The Brave Phrase We Cannot Tell Ourselves Too Many Times
This summer, I mailed my first package to Africa. I was repeatedly warned that it would not reach the recipient,…
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