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A True Tale

A True Tale

A True Tale: This past weekend, John and I were with friends in central and southern Arkansas. We were going to be with 4 groups in 3 days so the schedule was a bit packed. I checked my list o’ things we needed for travel and gave myself a mental pat on the back...
Leaves, Llamas and Changing Seasons

Leaves, Llamas and Changing Seasons

I inhaled the cool, crisp air as I greeted the dawn on September 1. I hopped into the car and made my way to Emileigh and Jacob’s apartment. They were hosting a yard sale and I had volunteered to be on Schlepping and Beverage Delivery Duty. The grass still had...
Total Eclipse of the Heart

Total Eclipse of the Heart

I’m a product of the 80s: back when a can of hairspray lasted only a week due to the enormous bangs trend, parachute pants were a rad thing and Billy Joel was looking for an “Uptown Girl.” I reflect and after the initial cringe, smile at what we all thought seemed to...
Rimmy’s Lesson

Rimmy’s Lesson

I asked for a volunteer during one of our speaking engagements in a church last week. Rimmy’s* hand shot up.   “I’ll do it!” he smiled.   “C’mon up,” I said. “What’s your name?”   “Rimmy,” he said...
Dorothy, Panera and Two Worlds

Dorothy, Panera and Two Worlds

It’s 10:08 am on a Thursday. I’m sitting in a booth at Panera in Springfield, MO. I’ve got a chocolate chip bagel (bread-sliced and toasted) to my left and my computer to my right plugged in, poised and ready for a litany of clever words to flow. So...