Fighting Procrastination and Breaking Out of a Slump

It’s not very often that I find myself struggling to get things done. Few things come close to the satisfaction I feel with accomplishing things and crossing them off my list. That’s who I am–a list maker so I can be as productive as possible. I always have multiple projects that I am working on.…

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From Zero to 100 in Two Short Weeks

A couple of weeks ago I found myself bogged down in a quagmire of apathy and indifference. I was hoping a trip out of town would spur me to break free of the feelings of loathing and procrastination I was having. It was something that started about a month ago. I started getting behind in…

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Keeping Balance in My Own Life Despite Others

It’s definitely gotten hot here in Texas. With heat index values reaching as high as 109 this week, it’s hard to feel motivated to do anything outside at all. Even by 8 o’clock in the morning, I am wanting to stay in the shade. A popular saying around here is, “It’s stupid hot outside.” It…

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The Secret of Life’s Tests

Well, this last week certainly has been challenging. I knew I would be needing a new cell phone in the near future. Mine is 4 years old, and has been getting slower and slower over the last year. A couple of weeks ago, it started freezing up. The screen would just lock and I couldn’t…

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A Week of Unexpected Events

It all started with the check engine light on my car at the end of last week. As I was making a quick trip to town, the check engine light of our car came on. It wasn’t running rough or making any strange noises so I wasn’t too concerned that I wouldn’t make it back…

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A Summer Cold Front in Texas

What’s a cold front doing coming through Texas in August? I don’t know, but I’m sure was glad we had one! Last week we got a lovely break from the 100+ degree temperatures, but it came at a cost. Still, it’s hard to complain about cooler temperatures and a little rain. And this time, we…

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Transitions, New Chapters, and Looking Forward

Sometimes, when heading towards something new life seems to speed up; not always, but sometimes. It sure has for me, but I got to share in more than my own new chapter starting. In the last couple of weeks, not only did I start a new chapter but my daughter and my stepson have both…

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When in Doubt, Do Laundry

Things have been kind of crazy around here since hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast and just camped out for a few days. Our minds stayed focused on the relentless wind, waves, and rain that lingered long after most hurricanes made landfall, and ours hearts went out to the victims. At work, a call went…

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Life is Precious, More Now Than Ever

With the recent hurricanes and earthquakes that have rocked different countries all over the world it’s hard to imagine the thousands of people who have had their lives turned upside down. It is heartwarming to see the many people and organizations stepping forward to volunteer with clean up as well collecting and sending supplies to…

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Before I Knew It, It Was Time for Them to Leave

Today is a day for us to reset from a week of much activity. It is a day to fall back into our normal routine, get caught up on things, and prepare the mind for returning to work. All last week we had guests in the house. My brother and sister from Pennsylvania, along with…

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