Let’s face it. These days we’re busy. Even our meals reflect our busyness. We often skip planning and prepare foods that are familiar and convenient. …
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Another Reason to Exercise
I have seen my share of research articles, books, and stories on why I should exercise and be physically active. Over the years, I’ve learned …
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One morning, I got caught hurrying again. I was on my way to coach our college football team. As usual, I’d tried to cram too …
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The human body is not powered like the Energizer Bunny. Any system of the human body that is overworked or excessively stressed without appropriate rest …
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Well for all the mess and the fuss and the energy we put into bad behavior, it’s no wonder we continue to misstep. Did I …
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As a young adult, I often call my mom to vent about the stress I go through at school and update her on what has …
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When we think about alcohol binging, one of the first images that come to mind is teens in a dimly lit room or middle schoolers …
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About three years ago, after I graduated from high school, I needed to decide whether to start college or work for a year. I planned …
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When I was almost 40 and had been married for nearly 10 years, with three preschoolers and a teenager, it dawned on me that I …
Read More »Change Takes Practice
Not long ago, I was cast in a play with all my best friends. We had five weeks to bring Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in …
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