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“I can’t figure it out; it’s bringin’ me down; I know I’ve got to let it go…”

Published on October 7, 2010 By MartaLis

I am a college graduate. I can cook well enough to support myself and know how to do my own laundry. I am a very capable, responsible adult. And I kinda had a meltdown a couple days ago. I’d been through a really stressful weekend and had had an intense morning. I ate a nice [...]

Will You Stay and Share the Joy?

Published on October 5, 2010 By Administrator

In the musical Lost Horizon, there is a song that ends with the phrase “Will you stay and share the joy?” I have thought about the many things that bring joy in my life. I have been sick with pneumonia for several weeks. My family has taken such good care of me. Yet, I have [...]

A brand new adventure!

Published on May 6, 2010 By MartaLis

I’m beginning to do a whole bunch of things that I have never done before. Venturing into unfamiliar territory can be a little scary and overwhelming…not to mention frustrating when things don’t go according to plan. Upon discussing my lack of experience in a certain area of grownup-hood with an individual much more knowledgeable than [...]

Yellow Daffodils

Published on March 22, 2010 By Administrator

When my husband and I were newly married, we experienced a cold winter. We were living in a mountainous region of the country complete with blankets of snow (why do they call them “blankets” anyway?…aren’t blankets supposed to keep you warm?) and dormant trees. I kind of felt like we were living in a wasteland [...]

Opportunity Knocks

Published on March 15, 2010 By Administrator

Opportunity knocks…and sometimes it knocks us right over till we fall into a rut. I was listening to an encounter among children recently. Julia was cleaning the room she shares with Claire. Claire, who (thankfully) has shown some signs of maturity lately, wanted to help. (Note: opportunity.) She even knocked on the closed door. (Opportunity [...]

Bloggg

Published on January 2, 2010 By Administrator

So, yesterday I didn’t write my blog like I usually do on Wednesday. It wasn’t that I didn’t try. In fact I had been trying for two days to think of something worth writing in a blog, but the words simply didn’t come. I couldn’t think of anything inspiring to share with you or words that [...]