Category Archives: Writing

Practice, practice, practice…and the benefits of regular exercise

If you’ve followed my exercise saga you know that last year I transitioned from Richard Simmons to Wii Fit Plus to power-walking/jogging/running and ultimately to the P90X workout regimen. Then, in September, an injury and subsequent tumble off the exercise-wagon … Continue reading

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My 3 words and the goals that go with them

This year I was introduced to the concept of identifying 3 words to be the focus and guide for personal goals and development, rather than going through the exercise of creating resolutions that might fall to the wayside before the … Continue reading

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Three Words for 2011 (and insight into how my mind works)

Sure, I’d heard a bit of the buzz…but amidst all of the noise and fanfare of the incoming new year I’d not stopped to discern just what was that buzzing noise I was hearing about “3 words”. Then a friend … Continue reading

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For the Love of Strays

She watched the man swing a denim-clad leg behind him, dismounting his Harley. “Steer clear of him, Sandy. He’s a wild one. He’ll break your heart.” The voice took her back to the day her mother came home and found … Continue reading

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Don’t judge me, please

If you follow me on Twitter you might have caught the unusual tactic I applied to keep myself focused during the final days of NaNoWriMo: I applied tattoos. I started with the NaNoWriMo shield on my left forearm. This proved … Continue reading

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Jake’s Feast

“I’d like a pizza with everything,” said the gruff voice. “Including anchovies?” More gruffly, “I said everything didn’t I? Of course, with anchovies.” Later, the gruff voice came in to pick up his pizza. The voice matched the man; tall, … Continue reading

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In Pursuit of Balance and escape from the 10 pound yoyo

In the 6 weeks since my last post (the post where I mentioned my need for balance in my life), I’ve absolutely failed at finding balance. But I’ve succeeded in my efforts to swing the pendulum. The trick now will … Continue reading

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A funny thing happened on the way to December

One morning, late in October, on the first morning following the Women of Faith Conference in San Antonio, I awoke early and went to my favorite spot (in the sun room) for morning prayer. And I took a petition to … Continue reading

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The valley and the mountaintop

When you’re walking through the valley, sometimes it is enough to know that there are mountaintops. Faith, by the definition offered in Hebrews 11:1, is confidence in the things we hope for but can’t see. I’m not worried about my … Continue reading

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9 weeks of P90X + 3 weeks of inactivity = square one

For those who’ve never tried it, the P90X commitment is not to be taken lightly. The workouts take anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half (if you’re doing the “Ab Ripper” workout after weights). The routine varies … Continue reading

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