We’ve been on a road trip to Tennessee for a Family Commissioning Weekend for the amazing ICC Fall Intern Team so I have been missing some posting. But I have news! Do you ever spend more time looking for a movie online rather than actually watching it? Don’t you hate that? Look no more! If you are looking for a lovely date night movie on NETFLIX check out The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society I’ve linked…
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I have lived most of my life in a high functioning state. To say I have a positive mindset is an understatement. I have always been the kind of person that if I did something that wasn’t on my to-do list I would put it on the list so I would have the satisfaction of crossing it out. While this sort of productivity could be looked on with envy there is this horrendous groundhog day effect…
Leave a CommentI began to notice back pain a few years ago where previously there had been none. Chiropractic visits helped tremendously but it finally resolved when I figured out the obvious. I was sitting too many hours hunched over my computer. Way too many! Of course, I did my research! Did you know that when muscles don’t contract, they require less fuel and the surplus in the form of blood sugar, accumulates in the bloodstream contributing…
3 CommentsVisiting my 88-year-old mother is part of my weekly rhythm. I don’t know what she’ll remember about dad or our long history together. That is no longer distressing as it makes for good improv. Whatever my mother says I can say, “Yes and… “ and run with it. There is one string of thought, however, that can be relied on. That happens when my mother remembers the house, her house now my house. It is…
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In my garden I want Miracle-Gro to give me a bloom soon, sooner, or soonest! When my stack of books gets to an overwhelming height, I look for CliffNotes or search online for someone else’s notes for my pile of unread. My cookbook titles are focused on 5 ingredients or less or under 30 minutes prep time. I know that one size(one answer, one book, you name it) does not fit all. Then why do I…
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I didn’t recognize the number. My habit after picking up too many robocalls is to not pick up any calls if the number doesn’t have a name. This number left a voice message. What a surprise! I hadn’t talked to Judith since she had gotten married about five years ago. I returned the call later that night when I thought perhaps her young children had already been put to bed. “Hey, Mary! I was sweeping…
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