Less drama. More Delight.
Maybe she won’t notice. I sneak the odd-shaped object into our Target cart while Kathi’s back is turned. But once we’re at checkout, I can’t conceal such a conspicuous item. “Why on earth …” Kathi begins. “Don’t ask!” I cut her off at the pass. “Why not just …” she suggests. “No way on earth […]
I don’t want to meddle. I stare at the text message I’ve just received from my daughter. Then I glance at the calendar, confirming that our family trip to Italy is only a few short weeks away. Our airline tickets are booked, but I haven’t heard anything about our accommodations. Since this trip is our […]
Why is this on my Visa bill? What began as an ordinary catch-up-on-finances afternoon escalates into a crisis. I thought they’d agreed to cover my hotel cost. A frantic search of my saved emails quickly proves my memory correct. This charge is a mistake. I call the hotel to explain that the organization that booked […]
“Hey, I think you’ll love this, Cheri!” I glance at the Facebook image and frown. Moments ago, I was thrilled to see that an old friend had tagged me. Now I see that she’s recommending a book to me—one that came out last year. I start to type quickly, with unnecessary vigor. It’s such a […]
I will no longer fight you for me. It’s 4:53 AM, and I haven’t put my contacts in yet. So I’m squinting hard to read the late-night scribbling on my nightstand note-pad. I will no longer fight you for me. The corners of my eyes sting. What does this even mean? After showering, dressing, and […]
As a little girl, I had a silly habit. During family gatherings, I’d march from person to person, pointing and declaring, “I love DADDY! And I love MOMMY! And I love JOHNNY! And I love G’ama! And I love G’ampa!” When I finished proclaiming my love for everyone, I’d walk to the center of the […]
This is a great week to say “Thank you!” to your favorite bloggers … and in very specific ways. Because the GDPR goes into effect on May 25. “What is it about the GDPR that makes this a great week to thank your favorite bloggers?” you ask. Great question. But first, let’s be clear: by […]
“You’re not a problem-solver.” Dumbfounded, I stare at my husband. Finally, the words, “Yes, I am!” eek their way out. “No, you’re not,” comes his rebuttal. I’m too stunned to speak (which is probably a good thing). For the rest of the day, the Holy Spirit is clearly at work in my mind and heart. […]
Time to reward myself. I pull out of the Safeway parking lot and head toward Starbucks. It’ll be so nice to sit and relax for just a few minutes. My mouth waters at the mere thought of a tall extra-whip mocha with an orange-cranberry scone. But as I stop at the traffic light, doubts swarm […]
“Well goody-goody gumdrops for you!” I’m talking back to the guy in the anti-bullying Facebook video I’m watching (although I should be sleeping). He’s just explained the best way to render a bully powerless is “just don’t react.” Which probably makes sense to a lot of people. But for me, the little word “just” is like flicking a […]
